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.
John Hillerman Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of John Hillerman reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 45 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of John Hillerman's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 24% of John Hillerman's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Chinatown, which stands out as a key performance.
Best John Hillerman Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Hillerman's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie John Hillerman has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| 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?".