Larry Hagman

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Biography

After early work off-Broadway and scoring bit parts on several television series, Hagman made headway with a pair of roles in the feature films "Ensign Pulver" (1964) and "Fail Safe" (1964). He soon enjoyed mainstream success as astronaut Anthony Nelson opposite gorgeous wish-granter Barbara Eden on the classic sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie" (NBC, 1965-1970). Hagman later tried his luck with a couple failed sitcoms, while appearances - usually as …
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Job Title

Actor, Director, Producer

Born

September 21, 1931

Career Milestones

2012

Reprised J.R. Ewing role on the TNT reboot of "Dallas" alongside original co-stars Patrick Duffy and Linda Gray

2011

Guest starred on ABC's suburban comedy drama series "Desperate Housewives"

2006

Guest starred on five episodes of "Nip/Tuck" (FX)

2005

Narrated the TLC special "Sheer Dallas"

1998

Reprised signature role of J.R. Ewing in the TV-movie "Dallas: War of the Ewings" (CBS)

1998

Cast in featured role in the Mike Nichols-directed political satire "Primary Colors"

1997

Returned to series TV on the short-lived drama "Orleans" (CBS)

1995

Cast as Jack Jones in Oliver Stone's biographical drama "Nixon"

1980

Made recurring appearances on "Knots Landing" (CBS) as J.R. Ewing

1978

Starred as John Ross (J.R.) Ewing, Jr. on long-running CBS primetime soap "Dallas"

1972

Directed first feature film "Beware the Blob"

1965

Starred opposite Barbara Eden as Capt. (later Maj.) Tony Nelson on NBC sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie"

1964

Made film debut in "Ensign Pulver"

1961

Appeared on daytime drama "The Edge of Night" (ABC, CBS)

1959

Made Broadway debut in "God and Kate Murphy"

1952

Joined U.S. Air Force; directed USO shows

1950

Moved to England to join his mother as cast member of "South Pacific"

Awards

1996

Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Nixon

1984

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Dallas

1982

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Dallas

1981

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Dallas

1981

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Dallas

1980

Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama in Dallas

1980

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series in Dallas