The “Hill Street Blues” star turned 90

James B. Sikking, who is known for his Emmy-nominated role as Lt. Howard Hunter in Hill Street Bluesdied on Saturday in his home in Los Angeles from the effects of dementia. He was 90 years old.

“In a remarkable career, Sikking’s wonderfully exciting face gave us drama, comedy, tragedy and hilarious farces. His career spanned six decades on television, film and stage,” the late actor’s publicist, Cynthia Snyder, said in a statement. “His talent, integrity and imagination captivated and delighted audiences.”

James B. Sikking was born on March 5, 1934 in Los Angeles. At the beginning of his career in television, he appeared as a guest in television series such as Perry Mason, Battle!, Rawhide, The outer limits And The refugeeand sitcoms including My favorite Martian, My mother, the car, Gomer Pyle, USMCAnd Hogan‘S HeroinesFrom 1965 to 1974 he appeared in 11 episodes of Crime Solver The FBI And he continued to appear in dozens of television series until Hill Street Blues in 1981.

In 1989, two years after Hill Street Blues After the series concluded, Sikking began his four-season role as David Howser, the father of Neil Patrick Harris as Dr. Doogie Howser, in the medical comedy-drama series Doogie Howser, MD

In 1997, Sikking starred in the year-long CBS crime drama Brooklyn South.

His film roles included By Ryan’s Express (1965), Charro! (1969) with Elvis Presley, Scorpio (1973), Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984), The file (1993) and Out of honor (2008).

Sikking leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Florine, their son Andrew, their daughter Emily and four grandchildren.