Larry Hagman
Birth Name:
Larry Martin Hagman
Birth Place:
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Producer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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․"
- Frequently appeared wearing a large cowboy hat with a suit
- Enjoyed fishing and travelling, collected hats and flags and loved Harley motorcycles
- His family motto was "Don't Worry, Be Happy, Feel Good․"
Awards
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1981Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 1981Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series:Nominated
- 1982Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 1982TP de Oro - Most Popular Personage (Personaje más popular):Nominated
- 1983Bambi - TV Series International:Winner
- 1983Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 1984Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain in a Prime Time Soap Opera:Winner
- 1985Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Drama:Nominated
- 1985Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain in a PrimeTime Serial:Winner
- 1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role on a Prime Time Serial:Winner
- 1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Actress/Actor in a Comic Relief Role on a Prime Time Serial:Nominated
- 1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Super Couple on a Prime Time Serial:Nominated
- 1986Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain on a Prime Time Serial:Winner
- 1988Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain: Prime Time:Winner
- 1988Soap Opera Digest Award - Favorite Super Couple: Prime Time:Nominated
- 1989Soap Opera Digest Award - Outstanding Villain: Prime Time:Winner
- 1996Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Cast:Nominated
- 1997Lone Star Film & Television Award - Best TV Actor:Winner
- 1999Golden Camera - Millennium Award:Winner
- 2006Pop Culture AwardWinner
- 2024OFTA TV Hall of Fame - Character:Winner