James B. Sikking
Acting
James B. Sikking (March 5, 1934 - July 13, 2024) was an American actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series Hill Street Blues. He also starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser and on the short-lived 1997 CBS drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas. Sikking did the voice of General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series Invasion America. His well-known films include The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, in which he played Captain Styles, the captain of the USS Excelsior. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the critically acclaimed 1992 Fox Network TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, Hunter and Batman Beyond. Sikking was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Sue Sikking (née Paxton), was a founder of Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He has two living brothers, Tom and Art, and a sister, Joy. James Barrie Sikking has a third brother, Robert Paxton Sikking born October 20, 1922, died April 22, 1988. His brother Bob served in the 101st Airborne and was a partial inspiration for Stephen Speilberg and Tom Hanks production Band of Brothers. Bob was awarded two purple hearts, the bronze star, and together with his fellow soldiers, received a presidential citation for their part in the Siege of Bastogne which led to the defeat of Hitler's sixth Army. His photograph as the first American soldier to reach Dachau Concentration Camp appears in the Imperial War Museum, London. Sikking is the father of actor Andrew Sikking.
Known for
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movieWild About Harry
2009
William Cauldicott
movieMade of Honor
2008
Reverend Foote
tvThe Closer
2005
Judge Edward Crosby
movieFever Pitch
2005
Doug Meeks
tvThe Guardian
2001
Bill Magee
movieSubmerged
2001
Rear Admiral Cyrus Cole
tvCurb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Jim Remington
movieNowhere to Land
2000
George Eller
tvBatman Beyond
1999
Harry (voice) / Foreman (voice)
movieMutiny
1999
Lt. Cmdr. Tynan
tvInvasion America
1998
General Gordon (voice)
tvBrooklyn South
1997
Stan Jonas
movieThe Ring
1996
Sam Liebman
movieDare to Love
1995
Ron Wells
movieTyson
1995
Bill Clayton
movieDead Badge
1995
Wheeler / Aaron Feld
movieIn Pursuit of Honor
1995
Gen Douglas MacArthur
movieJake Lassiter: Justice on the Bayou
1995
Roger Salisbury
movieSeduced by Evil
1994
Nick Lindsay
tvDuckman
1994
James Madison (voice)
movieThe Pelican Brief
1993
Denton Voyles
movieDoing Time on Maple Drive
1992
Phil Carter
movieFinal Approach
1991
Col. Jason Halsey
tvCop Rock
1990
Lt. Howard Hunter (uncredited)
movieNarrow Margin
1990
Nelson
movieDesperado: Badlands Justice
1989
Kirby Clarke
movieThe Final Days
1989
Elliott Richardson
tvDoogie Howser, M.D.
1989
David Howser
movieToo Good to Be True
1988
Russell Quinton
movieOllie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss
1988
The Old Man
movieBay Coven
1987
Nicholas Kline
moviePolice Story: The Freeway Killings
1987
Mayor Cameron
movieSoul Man
1986
Bill Watson
tvDress Gray
1986
Maj. Clifford Bassett
movieMorons from Outer Space
1985
Col. Raymond Laribee, CIA
movieFirst Steps
1985
Jim Davis
tvWho's the Boss?
1984
Cornelius
tvHunter
1984
Jack Small
movieThe Jesse Owens Story
1984
Avery Brundage
movieStar Trek III: The Search for Spock
1984
Captain Styles
movieImps*
1983
Dracula
movieThe Star Chamber
1983
Dr. Harold Lewin
movieThe Magic Statue
1982
Geoffrey St. James
tvAmerican Playhouse
1982
The Old Man
movieOutland
1981
Sgt. Montone
tvHill Street Blues
1981
Howard Hunter
movieThe Competition
1980
Brudenell
movieOrdinary People
1980
Ray Hanley
movieTrouble in High Timber Country
1980
Roger Lomax
movieThe Electric Horseman
1979
Dietrich
tvParis
1979
Lew Castle
tvA Woman Called Moses
1978
McCracken
movieCapricorn One
1977
Control Room Man
tvThe Incredible Hulk
1977
Cliff McConnell
movieKill Me If You Can
1977
Mr. Lea
movieYoung Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy
1977
Commander Devril
tvOperation Petticoat
1977
Lt. O'Reilly
movieMan from Atlantis III: Killer Spores
1977
Colonel Manzone
tvCharlie's Angels
1976
Frisch / Lawrence Wellman
tvRich Man, Poor Man - Book II
1976
Matthew Downey
tvDelvecchio
1976
Ned Wagner
tvEllery Queen
1975
Mike Hewitt
tvStarsky & Hutch
1975
Ted McDermott
tvThe Rockford Files
1974
Jeff Seales / John Hicklin
tvLittle House on the Prairie
1974
Mr. Franklin
movieThe Terminal Man
1974
Ralph Friedman
movieOutrage!
1973
Officer Geary
movieThe President's Plane Is Missing
1973
Aide to Dunbar
movieThe Alpha Caper
1973
Henry Kellner
movieCoffee, Tea or Me?
1973
Businessman
movieBrother on the Run
1973
Lt Summers
movieScorpio
1973
Harris
movieFamily Flight
1972
Second Controller
tvThe Streets of San Francisco
1972
Major Frank Kramer, US Army Doctor
tvM*A*S*H
1972
Finance Officer
tvBanyon
1972
Andrews
movieThe New Centurions
1972
Sergeant Anders
movieThe Magnificent Seven Ride!
1972
Captain Andy Hayes
movieMan on a String
1972
Pipe Smoker
movieThe Astronaut
1972
Astronaut Higgins
movieGidget Gets Married
1972
Jim Johnson
tvColumbo
1971
Policeman in Office (uncredited)
movieEscape from the Planet of the Apes
1971
Control Room Officer (uncredited)
movieInside O.U.T.
1971
Patrolman
movieThe Night God Screamed
1971
Deacon Paul
tvNight Gallery
1970
State Trooper (segment "Death in the Family") / 1st Reporter (segment "The Nature of the Enemy")
tvLove, American Style
1969
Leonard
tvThe Bold Ones: The New Doctors
1969
1st Reporter
movieDaddy's Gone A-Hunting
1969
Joe Menchell
movieCharro!
1969
Gunner
tvThe Mod Squad
1968
Major Bernard / Dr. Webber / Political Science Professor
tvThe Doris Day Show
1968
Horace Bowers / Fred Sutton / Detective Charles
tvHawaii Five-O
1968
George Cameron / Oscar Ross
tvThe Name of the Game
1968
Police Lieutenant
tvMannix
1967
Sketchley / Mark Langdon
moviePoint Blank
1967
Hired Gun
tvIronside
1967
Voice Print Officer Jay
movieIn Like Flint
1967
Secret Service Man (uncredited)
tvThe Invaders
1967
Capt. William Taft
tvMission: Impossible
1966
Corrigan / Wilson
tvThe F.B.I.
1965
Hair and Fibers Expert / Second Special Agent / Technician / RA Dan Menaphee / Agent Marley / Agent Al Harte / SRA Herbert Withers / SA Ed Spanger / Technician (uncredited) / FBI Firearms and Ballistics Technician
tvThe Loner
1965
Confederate Captain
tvHogan's Heroes
1965
Gestapo Officer / Private Berger / Hercules
tvHoney West
1965
Valentine
tvRun for Your Life
1965
Nugent / Doctor
movieVon Ryan's Express
1965
American POW
tvGomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.
1964
Colonel Richardson
tv12 O'Clock High
1964
Captain Rand
movieThe Strangler
1964
Police Sketch Artist
tvThe Fugitive
1963
Bert / Deputy Marsh / Leonard Taft
tvThe Outer Limits
1963
Botany / Orderly
tvCombat!
1962
Lyles
tvThe Virginian
1962
Sanders
tvBonanza
1959
Jack Rimbau / Kevin Maco
tvRawhide
1959
Luke Harger
tvPerry Mason
1957
Civilian Engineer Bert Springer
movieFive Guns West
1955
Union Soldier (uncredited)