Larry Hagman

Larry Hagman was an American actor, producer, and director, who made his presence felt in Hollywood for more than 50 years. He was best known for playing the villain ‘J.R. Ewing’ in the soap opera ‘Dallas,’ in 1978. He reprised his role in the 2012 revival of ‘Dallas.’ He also played the perplexed and friendly astronaut ‘Major Anthony Lenson’ in the hit TV sitcom ‘I Dream of Jeannie.’ His other notable TV series included ‘Sea Hunt,’ ‘Diagnosis: Unknown,’ ‘Nixon,’ ‘Primary Colors,’ ‘The Edge of Night,’ and ‘The Defenders.’ He also made appearances in ‘Nip/Tuck’ and ‘Desperate Housewives.’ He has also appeared in movies such as ‘The Group,’ ‘Mother,’ ‘Jugs & Speed,’ ‘The Eagle Has Landed,’ ‘Superman,’ ‘S.O.B.,’ ‘Sidekicks,’ and ‘The Return of the World’s Greatest Detective.’ His last movie, ‘I Get That a Lot,’ was released in 2013. Larry had to go through a liver transplant due to his drinking habits. Soon, he was diagnosed with cancer too. Larry died on November 23, 2012, due to complications from cancer. He was 81 years old at the time of his death.