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Larry Hagman was an American actor, producer, and director. He was best known for his role as J.R. Ewing in the television series Dallas, and as Major Anthony Nelson in the television series I Dream of Jeannie. He was born on September 21, 1931 in Fort Worth, Texas. Hagman began his career in the 1950s, appearing in television shows such as Goodyear Playhouse, The United States Steel Hour, and The Twilight Zone. He made his film debut in the 1961 film The Group. In 1978, Hagman was cast as J.R. Ewing in the television series Dallas. The show was a huge success and ran for 14 seasons. Hagman also reprised his role as J.R. in the 2012 revival of the series. Hagman also starred in the television series I Dream of Jeannie, which ran from 1965 to 1970. He also appeared in films such as Harry and Tonto, S.O.B., and Nixon. Hagman was married to Maj Axelsson from 1954 until her death in 2016. He had two children, Kristina and Preston. Hagman died on November 23, 2012 at the age of 81.

Popular As Larry Martin Hagman (Mad Monk of Malibu, Hag)
Occupation actor,producer,director
Age 81 years old
Zodiac Sign Virgo
Born 21 September, 1931
Birthday 21 September
Birthplace Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Date of death 23 November, 2012
Died Place Dallas, Texas, USA
Nationality United States

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Larry Hagman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 81 years old, Larry Hagman height is 6' 1" (1.85 m) .

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Who Is Larry Hagman's Wife?

His wife is Maj Hagman (18 December 1954 - 23 November 2012) ( his death) ( 2 children)

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Larry Hagman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Larry Hagman worth at the age of 81 years old? Larry Hagman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Larry Hagman's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Dallas (1978)$100,000 per episode

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Timeline

2015

That aired while celebrating the 150th anniversary of Texas as an independent republic.

2014

The series ran for an amazing 14 1/2 seasons and the "Who shot J. R. ?" episode remains the second highly-rated television show in the history of the satellite.

2011

Diagnosed with Stage 2 throat cancer in June 2011, was cancer free for nearly the entire year in 2012, until just prior to his death. .

2009

He was inducted into the Texas Film Hall of Fame in March 2009 in Austin, Texas.

2001

Was a longtime 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.

1998

Following these movies, his second Dallas reunion movie, Dallas: War of the Ewings (1998), aired on CBS. He also served as executive producer. Away from films, Larry was actively involved in a series of civic and philanthropic events.

1997

When he was feeling better than he had for so many years, he completed his two movie projects: The Third Twin (1997), a four-hour miniseries based on the author's best-selling novel, that aired on CBS, and Mike Nichols's Primary Colors (1998), a film based on the best-selling book by a journalist, Joe Klein. Starring in that film were John Travolta, Emma Thompson, Billy Bob Thornton, Kathy Bates and Adrian Lester. Larry played Governor Picker, an antipolitics politician who stands a grave danger crisis to the governor's bid for office.

1996

In July 1996, one year after he had a new liver, he served as the National Spokesperson for the 1996 U. S. Transplant Games presented by the National Kidney Foundation and, on November 2, he later received the Award for his efforts in escalating public awareness of the concept of organ donation. He continued to serve as an advocate of organ donation and transplantation until his death.

In November 1996, he starred in Dallas: J. R.

Returns (1996), a 2-hour movie in which the ratings were a huge success for CBS, as well as in the network's drama series Orleans (1997) when his role of Judge Luther Charbonnet gave him some of the best reviews of his 36-year-career.

1995

In July 1995, he needed a liver transplant in order for him to regain his life back after years of strong drinking that led to cirrhosis. He went over to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center for this where he spent seven weeks in the hospital, and an operation took 16 hours but saved his life.

Primary Colors was his second presidential film having also appeared in Oliver Stone's Nixon (1995).

1987

In the spring of 1987, Kari-Lorimar released "Larry Hagman--Stop Smoking for Life". Proceeds from this home video were donated to the American Cancer Society.

1985

Since his name was familiar with Texas, it was suiting that he hosted "Lone Star" (1985), an eight-part documentary series related to the history of Texas, for the Public Television Stations.

1981

An adamant non-smoker, he served as the chairperson of the American Cancer Society's "Great American Smokeout", from 1981 to 1992.

1980

Used to live next door to Burgess Meredith in the early 1980s.

1979

Father of: Preston Hagman and Heidi Hagman, who appeared in the "All in the Family" spinoff, Archie Bunker's Place (1979).

1978

Earned a reported $75,000 to $100,000 an episode for Dallas (1978) in 1980.

1977

In 1977, the soap opera Dallas (1978) came aboard and Larry's career was secured. He credits "Superchick" for convincing him to do the show. This program of an excessively rich Texas family, was one of the best, beloved, most-watched shows of all time as he portrayed the role of the evil yet perverted millionaire J. R. Ewing, the man who loved to be hated.

1974

Was the next-door-neighbor, in Malibu, of legendary drummer Keith Moon of The Who, whom he met on the set of the movie Stardust (1974).

1973

He was also with Lauren Bacall in the television version of the hit Broadway musical Applause (1973).

1971

The series ran for five years and after that, he continued his success in The Good Life (1971) and Here We Go Again (1973), as well as a number of guest-starring roles on many series.

1965

But that was his start, he later went on to become the friendliest television star in the NBC sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965), in which he played the amiable astronaut Anthony Nelson. In the series, his life was endangered by this gorgeous blonde bombshell genie played by Barbara Eden.

1961

He began his television career in 1961 with a number of guest appearances on shows as "The ALCOA Hour".

1958

Daughter, Kristina Mary Heidi Hagman, born 17 February 1958.

1956

He was later chosen to be in the popular daytime soap opera The Edge of Night (1956), in which he starred for two years.

1931

The son of a legendary actress (Mary Martin) and a district attorney, Larry Martin Hagman was born on September 21, 1931 in Fort Worth, Texas. After his parents' divorce, he moved to Los Angeles, California to live with his grandmother. When he was 12, his grandmother died and he moved back to his mother's place, who had remarried and was launching a Broadway career. After attending Bard College in New York State, he decided to follow his mother's acting road. His first stage tryout was with the Margo Jones Theatre-in-the-Round in Dallas, Texas. He then appeared in the New York City Center production of "Taming the Shrew", followed by a year in regional theater. In his early-to-mid twenties, Larry moved to England as a member of the cast of his mother's stage show, "South Pacific", and was a member of the cast for five years. After that, he enrolled in the United States Air Force, where he produced and directed several series for members of the service. After completing his service in the Air Force, Larry returned to New York City for a series of Broadway and off-Broadway plays, esp. "Once Around the Block", "Career", "Comes a Day", "A Priest in the House", "The Beauty Part", "The Warm Peninsula", "The Nervous Set" among many others.