James Sikking

James Sikking was born in Los Angeles, California on March 5, 1934. He studied at UCLA, where he earned a degree in theater arts. He began his career as a stage actor, performing in productions such as "The Visit" and "The Sign in Sidney Brustein's Window".

Sikking's first major television role was in the 1960s series "The Cara Williams Show", and he went on to appear in numerous other shows, including "The Twilight Zone", "Star Trek", and "Hill Street Blues". He is perhaps best known for his role as Lieutenant Howard Hunter in the hit 1980s police drama "Hill Street Blues".

In addition to his television work, Sikking also appeared in a number of films, including "The Electric Horseman" and "Outland". He continued to act on stage throughout his career, starring in productions such as "A Few Good Men" and "Twelve Angry Men".

Sikking retired from acting in 2015. He was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994 for his contributions to the television industry. Overall, he had a successful and long career in both television and film, and is remembered as a talented and versatile actor.