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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 was an American actor best known for his portrayal of Jonathan Quayle Higgins III in the television series Magnum, P.I. and his prolific filmography during the New Hollywood era.
He is recognized for roles in films such as The Last Picture Show, Chinatown, and Paper Moon, alongside his acclaimed work in television.
He frequently portrayed stuffy, authoritative, or refined characters with a comedic edge, notably mastering a convincing British accent for his work on television.