James B. Sikking

James B. Sikking Movies and TV Shows

An American actor known for his role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series Hill Street Blues. He also starred on the ABC TV series Doogie Howser, M.D. as Dr. David Howser and on the short-lived 1997 CBS drama series Brooklyn South as Captain Stan Jonas. Sikking did the voice of General Gordon on the short-lived 1998 cartoon series Invasion America. His well known films include The Competition, Outland, Up the Creek and Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, in which he played Captain Styles, the captain of the USS Excelsior. Sikking's film career started in 1955. Sikking starred in the critically acclaimed 1992 Fox Network TV movie Doing Time on Maple Drive. He has made guest appearances on many TV series including Perry Mason, Rawhide, Bonanza, The Outer Limits, General Hospital, Hunter and Batman Beyond. Sikking was born in Los Angeles, California. His mother, Sue Sikking (née Paxton), was a founder of Santa Monica's Unity-by-the-Sea Church. He has two living brothers, Tom and Art, and a sister, Joy. James Barrie Sikking has a third brother, Robert Paxton Sikking born October 20, 1922, died April 22, 1988. His brother Bob served in the 101st Airborne and was a partial inspiration for Stephen Speilberg and Tom Hanks production Band of Brothers. Bob was awarded two purple hearts, the bronze star, and together with his fellow soldiers, received a presidential citation for their part in the Siege of Bastogne which led to the defeat of Hitler's sixth Army. His photograph as the first American soldier to reach Dachau Concentration Camp appears in the Imperial War Museum, London. Sikking is the father of actor Andrew Sikking.

Personal info

  • Gender: Male
  • Date of birth: 3/5/1934 (90 years old)
  • Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Year
Genre
IMDB
TMDB
Available on the following streaming services in the United States
Made of Honor
IMDB 5.8
TMDB 64%
role:
Reverend Foote
2008

Comedy

Romance

5.8
64%
Fever Pitch
IMDB 6.2
TMDB 62%
role:
Doug Meeks
2005

Comedy

Drama

Romance

6.2
62%
Intervention
IMDB 7.9
TMDB 71%
role:
Dietrich
2005

Documentary

7.9
71%
The Pelican Brief
IMDB 6.6
TMDB 66%
role:
FBI Director Denton Voyles
1993

Crime

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

6.6
66%
Narrow Margin
IMDB 6.6
TMDB 64%
role:
Nelson
1990

Action

Crime

Mystery

Thriller

6.6
64%
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Doogie Howser, M.D.
IMDB 6.5
TMDB 68%
role:
David Howser
1989

Comedy

Drama

6.5
68%
1984

Action

Adventure

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.6
66%
The Star Chamber
IMDB 6.3
TMDB 60%
role:
Dr. Harold Lewin
1983

Drama

Thriller

6.3
60%
Outland
IMDB 6.6
TMDB 64%
role:
Sgt. Montone
1981

Action

Crime

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.6
64%
Ordinary People
IMDB 7.7
TMDB 75%
role:
Ray Hanley
1980

Drama

7.7
75%
Capricorn One
IMDB 6.8
TMDB 68%
role:
Control Room Man
1977

Action

Drama

Thriller

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.8
68%
Scorpio
IMDB 6.4
TMDB 64%
role:
Harris
1973

Action

Drama

Thriller

6.4
64%
Escape from the Planet of the Apes
IMDB 6.3
TMDB 63%
role:
Control Room Officer (uncredited)
1971

Action

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

6.3
63%
Point Blank
IMDB 7.3
TMDB 70%
role:
Hired Gun
1967

Crime

7.3
70%
Von Ryan's Express
IMDB 7.1
TMDB 71%
role:
American POW
1965

Action

Drama

History

Thriller

War & Politics

7.1
71%
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FAQs

Some movies or TV shows available in the United States starring or involving James B. Sikking are, for example, Made of Honor, Fever Pitch and Intervention.
The streaming services with the largest selection are Prime Video, Google Play and Amazon.
The best Anystream ratings are Ordinary People (7.6), Intervention (7.5) and Point Blank (7.2).
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