Larry Hagman Biography

Fast Facts

• Due to his roots and fame pertaining to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, he was chosen as the host of "Lone Star," a PBS documentary celebrating the 150th anniversary of Texas winning its independence
• In the spring of 2013, the city of Weatherford, Texas, announced plans to honor him with a life-sized statue in Heritage Park
• After undergoing a live-saving liver transplant, he became the National Spokesperson the 1996 U․S․ Transplant Games and received the National Kidney Foundation's Public Service Award for heightening public awareness of organ donation
• Graduated from Weatherford High School, located in the outskirts of western Fort Worth
• Decided to become an actor like his mother, but after moving to England as a cast member of "South Pacific," he joined the U․S․ Air Force and produced and directed shows for members of the service
• His first onstage experience was at the Margo Jones Theatre-in-the-Round in Dallas
• Frequently appeared wearing a large cowboy hat with a suit
• Best known as despicable oil baron J․ R․ Ewing in the original and 2012 versions of "Dallas" and lovable astronaut Major Nelson in "I Dream of Jeannie․"
• His family motto was "Don't Worry, Be Happy, Feel Good․"
• Enjoyed fishing and travelling, collected hats and flags and loved Harley motorcycles