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Larry Hagman Facts
| Sign | Virgo |
| Born |
Sep 21, 1931 Fort Worth, TX |
| Died |
Nov 23, 2012 Dallas, TX |
| Age | Died at 81 |
| Total Facts | 49 |
Although he still requires autograph seekers to sing him a song or recite a poem, he no longer ask for them to tell him a joke because the fans would tell him dirty jokes.
Attended Bard College in Anandale-on-the-Hudson, New York for one year
Attended the Dublin Races in 2008.
Bears a striking resemblance to professional wrestling announcer Jim Ross. Ross is often simply referred to as "J.R."
Best remembered by the public for his starring roles as J.R. Ewing in "Dallas" (1978) and as Major Tony Nelson in "I Dream of Jeannie" (1965).
Broke his collar bone when he was a child.
Chairman of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout
Collects canes, hats and flags
Daughter, Kristina Mary Heidi Hagman, born 17 February 1958.
Earned a reported $75,000 to $100,000 an episode for "Dallas" (1978) in 1980.
Enjoys skiing, backpacking, fishing, sailing, and touring in his personally designed custom motorhome
Granddaughters: Noelle, Rebecca, and Tara.
Had a liver transplant. [1996]
Has a ring made from the gallstones that were removed during his liver transplant.
He met his wife while he was stationed in England, UK.
He produced and directed shows for servicemen while he was stationed in the U. S. Air Force.
He refuses to speak one day a week, simply as a test of his self discipline.
He was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in March 2009 in Austin, Tx.
His ex-"Dallas" (1978) co-star, Charlene Tilton, was the only member of the cast to attend his 70th birthday party in 2001.
His mom called him Lukey when he was a child.
His Ojai, California ranch is called Heaven.
His wife is from Sweden, and they own a house in her old hometown Sundsvall, that they visit every year.
Holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive appearances by a leading actor in an hour-long prime time dramatic series, for his 357 appearances on "Dallas" (1978).
Is Bridget Fonda's godfather.
Is a huge supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
Is a long-time friend of the late Carroll O'Connor, and spoke at O'Connor's funeral on 26 June 2001. O'Connor gave Hagman's daughter, Heidi Hagman, a part in "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979) in the early 1980s.
Is a vegetarian.
Is an avid fan of "The Sopranos" (1999).
Is good friends with Donna Mills. She starred with him as his wife in a short-lived 1971 sitcom, just 9 years before she starred with him again on, "Knots Landing" (1979).
Is good friends with: Donna Mills, Carroll O'Connor, Peter Fonda, Joan Collins and Bill Daily.
Is the only actor to appear in all 357 episodes of "Dallas" (1978).
Just before his future "Dallas" (1978) co-star, Patrick Duffy was born, Hagman would frequently visit Duffy's parents' home, as a teenager. Years later, he suggested to Patrick, he audition for a role on "Dallas" (1978), and didn't know who Hagman was at the time.
Lives in Ojai, California.
Loves motorcycles, and owns a Harley.
Made his stage debut as a Seabee in the London production of "South Pacific", which starred his mother. In 1989, Mary Martin would recall, "Larry could really sing, too. Still can, but he doesn't like to". Another Seabee, also making his stage debut in the production, was Sean Connery.
Offered to pay for drug rehab for Robert Downey Jr. in 1996, after Downey asked to borrow $100,000 from him.
Out of the original cast members of "Dallas" (1978), he is the only one that is originally from the state of Texas. Susan Howard, who later joined the cast as Donna Culver, is also from Texas.
Remains good friends with Patrick Duffy, during and after "Dallas" (1978).
Requires autograph seekers to sing a song for him or tell him a joke before giving his autograph. He says that he does it so he gets something back from his fans.
Served in the U.S. Air Force.
Son is Preston Hagman. Daughter, Heidi Hagman, appeared in "All in the Family" spinoff.
Son of Mary Martin.
Son, Preston Hagman, born 2 May 1962.
Spent much of his childhood in Weatherford, Texas.
The Malibu house in which he used to live is now owned by the singer Sting.
Turned down the starring role on the short-lived sitcom "The Waverly Wonders" (1978) in favor of "Dallas" (1978).
Used to live next door to Burgess Meredith in the early 1980s.
Was best friends with legendary Who drummer Keith Moon whom he met on the set of the movie Stardust (1974).
Was one of the few players on "Dallas" (1978) to stay on for the entire series.