John Hillerman
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John Benedict Hillerman (December 20, 1932 – November 9, 2017) was an American actor best known for his starring role as Jonathan Quayle Higgins III on the television series Magnum, P.I. that aired from 1980 to 1988. For his role as Higgins, Hillerman earned five Golden Globe nominations, winning in 1981, and four Emmy nominations, winning in 1987. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Hillerman, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Hillerman reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 45 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of John Hillerman's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 24% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Hillerman remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Chinatown, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Hillerman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Hillerman's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Hillerman.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2Everything2Terrible2: Tokyo Drift | (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | Back in the Saddle | Self (archive footage) | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | A Very Brady Sequel | Dr. Whitehead | Average | Similar → |
| 1996 | Sink the Bismarck! | Narrator (Voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Hands of a Murderer | Dr. John Watson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Real Men Don't Eat Gummi Bears | Pfarrer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Street of Dreams | Raymond Kepler | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Assault and Matrimony | Cyril | Average | Similar → |
| 1984 | Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link | Host | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Up the Creek | Dean Burch | Average | Similar → |
| 1981 | History of the World: Part I | Rich Man - The French Revolution | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | The Murder That Wouldn't Die | Paul Harrison | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Marathon | Greg Previn | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Sunburn | Webb | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Beane's of Boston | John Peacock | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Institute for Revenge | Voice of I.F.R. (voice) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | Betrayal | Victor Slavin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1978 | A Guide for the Married Woman | Marvin | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Kill Me If You Can | George Davis | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Relentless | Major Leo Hargit | Average | Similar → |
| 1977 | Audrey Rose | Scott Velle | Average | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Invasion of Johnson County | Major Walcott | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Lucky Lady | Christy McTeague | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Day of the Locust | Ned Grote | Average | Similar → |
| 1975 | Ellery Queen: Too Many Suspects | Simon Brimmer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | At Long Last Love | Rodney James | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Nickel Ride | Carl | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Law | Thomas Q. Rachel | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Chinatown | Russ Yelburton | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | The Last Angry Man | Tree Inspector | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Blazing Saddles | Howard Johnson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Naked Ape | Psychiatrist | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Paper Moon | Deputy Hardin / Jess Hardin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | High Plains Drifter | Bootmaker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | The Thief Who Came to Dinner | Edmund Lasker | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Outside Man | Department Store Manager | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Skyjacked | Air flight controller | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Great Man's Whiskers | Major Underwood | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Carey Treatment | Jenkins | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | What's Up, Doc? | Hotel Manager | Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Honky | Bus Ticket Salesman | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Last Picture Show | English teacher | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | Sweet, Sweet Rachel | Medical Examiner | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | Lawman | Totts | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | They Call Me Mister Tibbs! | Reporter (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
John Hillerman - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Hillerman?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Hillerman is "Chinatown" with a rating of 7.9/10.
How many movies has John Hillerman acted in?
John Hillerman has been featured in at least 45 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Hillerman?
Other notable films include "Paper Moon", "The Last Picture Show", and "What's Up, Doc?".