James B. Sikking

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James B. Sikking (March 5, 1934 - July 13, 2024) was 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.

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Family Flight Trailer (1972)

25 October 1972

A bitterly divided family is forced to cooperate when their holiday plane crash-lands in the California wilderness.

Inside O.U.T. Trailer (1971)

22 March 1971

Agents from The Office of Unusual Tactics (aka O.U.T.), a secret government agency, clean up snafus created by other government organizations.

Police Story: The Freeway Killings Trailer (1987)

03 May 1987

Thriller/Drama about LAPD detectives tracking down two serial killers who are murdering hookers.

Mutiny Trailer (1999)

01 January 1999

Fact-based story about 300 predominantly black sailors who were killed on July 17, 1944 while loading munitions on a ship in San Francisco.

Tyson Trailer (1995)

29 April 1995

The story of Mike Tyson. From his early days as a 12 year old amateur with a powerful punch, to the undisputed title of "Heavyweight Champion of the World", and ultimately to his conviction for rape.

The Pelican Brief Trailer (1993)

17 September 1993

A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed.

The Alpha Caper Trailer (1973)

06 October 1973

A parole officer forced into retirement gets together three ex-convicts to pull off a $30-million armored car robbery.

Made of Honor Trailer (2008)

30 April 2008

Tom and Hannah have been platonic friends for 10 years. He's a serial dater, while she wants marriage but hasn't found Mr.

Outland Trailer (1981)

22 May 1981

On the sunless moon Io, Marshall William T. O’Niel goes toe-to-toe with the corrupt manager of a mining colony and his gang of roughnecks while investigating a rash of worker suicides.

Submerged Trailer (2001)

20 May 2001

A moment by moment account of the sinking and rescue of the crew of the submarine USS Squalus which was the first rescue of living crew on a submarine.

Point Blank Trailer (1967)

30 August 1967

After being double-crossed and left for dead, a mysterious man named Walker single-mindedly tries to retrieve the rather inconsequential sum of money that was stolen from him.

Desperado: Badlands Justice Trailer (1989)

17 December 1989

Alex McArthur returns as cowboy Duell McCall, who wanders the wide frontier in search of the one man who will clear him of a murder charge (What price Fugitive?) Once more, McCall finds himself in a corruption-ridden mining town.

Star Trek III: The Search for Spock Trailer (1984)

01 June 1984

A surprise visit from Spock's father provides a startling revelation: McCoy is harboring Spock's living essence.

Outrage! Trailer (1973)

28 November 1973

One man decides to wage war against a gang of teenage punks besieging an affluent California community.

Escape from the Planet of the Apes Trailer (1971)

20 May 1971

The world is shocked by the appearance of three talking chimpanzees, who arrived mysteriously in a spacecraft.

Imps* Trailer (1983)

12 December 1983

Once Upon a Time in a mythical place called Hollywood, a long, long, long time ago in a galaxy not so very far away, a witty group of actors with 38 EMMY Nominations, 3 Academy Award nominations, and 8 Golden Globe nominations, along with 4 Playmates and a Penthouse Pet, came together in a burst of comic frenzy and created imps*.

The Magic Statue Trailer (1982)

15 November 1982

A young woman's wish that she be able to exchange places with her husband is granted.

Charro! Trailer (1969)

13 March 1969

Vince Hackett's gang steals a prized victory canon from Mexico and blames the deed on ex-member Jess Wade, who wants to go straight.

Fever Pitch Trailer (2005)

06 April 2005

Lindsay is stuck in the middle of her relationship with Ben and his passion for the Boston Red Sox.

The Competition Trailer (1980)

03 December 1980

The movie centers on a piano competition whose winner is assured of success. It is Paul's last chance to compete, but newcomer Heidi may be a better pianist.

In Like Flint Trailer (1967)

15 March 1967

Flint is again called out of retirement when his old boss finds that he seems to have missed 3 Minutes while golfing with the President.

The Magnificent Seven Ride! Trailer (1972)

01 August 1972

Marshal Chris Adams turns down a friend's request to help stop the depredations of a gang of Mexican bandits.

Man on a String Trailer (1972)

18 February 1972

A government agent, out to destroy a crime ring, finds himself in the middle of a mob war.

Scorpio Trailer (1973)

11 April 1973

Cross is an old hand at the CIA who often teams up with Frenchman Jean “Scorpio” Laurier, a gifted freelance operative.

Soul Man Trailer (1986)

24 October 1986

A white prospective grad student's affluent family won't pay his way through law school, so he takes tanning pills to darken his skin in order to qualify for an African-American scholarship at Harvard.

Ordinary People Trailer (1980)

19 September 1980

Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt.

Up the Creek Trailer (1984)

06 April 1984

Bob McGraw is in his 12th year of college, goofing his way through life. Bob, Irwing, Gonzer and Max are the four losers forced and bribed to represent their university in an intercollegiate raft race.

Capricorn One Trailer (1977)

10 December 1977

In order to protect the reputation of the American space program, a team of NASA administrators turn the first Mars mission into a phony Mars landing.

Von Ryan's Express Trailer (1965)

23 June 1965

Von Ryan's Express stars Frank Sinatra as a POW colonel who leads a daring escape from WWII Italy by taking over a freight train, but he has to win over the British soldiers he finds himself commanding.

Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy Trailer (1977)

18 September 1977

The story of U.S. President John F. Kennedy's older brother Joseph, who undertakes a dangerous mission during World War II.

The Electric Horseman Trailer (1979)

21 December 1979

A former champion rodeo rider is reduced to using his saddle skills to promote a breakfast cereal in a gaudy Las Vegas show.

Man from Atlantis III: Killer Spores Trailer (1977)

17 May 1977

The Cetacean is called upon to recover a space probe that crashes in the sea, and Mark soon learns that the probe is covered with thousands of tiny alien beings.

The Ring Trailer (1996)

20 October 1996

During WW II, a young German woman is separated from her family and imprisoned by the Nazis. After being freed she falls in love with and marries a German officer.

Morons from Outer Space Trailer (1985)

29 March 1985

The story begins on a small spaceship docking with a refueling station. On board are a group of four aliens, Bernard, Sandra, Desmond, and Julian.

Narrow Margin Trailer (1990)

21 September 1990

An L.A. District Attorney attempts to take an unwilling murder witness back to the United States to testify against a top-level mob boss.

The Star Chamber Trailer (1983)

05 August 1983

As violence escalates in Los Angeles and heinous murders are committed, Steven Hardin, a young judge of the California Supreme Court, must struggle with his tortured conscience and growing despair as he watches helplessly as the ruthless criminals brought before his court go free because clever lawyers find obscure loopholes in the law.

Kill Me If You Can Trailer (1977)

25 September 1977

The story of Caryl Chessman, a convicted California rapist who spent 12 years on death row before finally being executed.

The F.B.I. Story: The FBI Versus Alvin Karpis, Public Enemy Number One Trailer (1974)

08 November 1974

J. Edgar Hoover and the FBI go after notorious bank robber and kidnapper Alvin Karpis and his gang.

The Astronaut Trailer (1972)

08 January 1972

An elaborate deception emerges when an American astronaut is lost on a mission to Mars. Space agency officials fearful of losing public support and government funding decide to cover up the accident by employing an exact double for the lost astronaut.

First Steps Trailer (1985)

19 March 1985

Teenage Nan Davis is left paralyzed in a car accident and has a tough time accepting her new wheelchair-bound life.

The New Centurions Trailer (1972)

03 August 1972

An idealistic rookie cop joins the LAPD to make ends meet while finishing law school, and is indoctrinated by a seasoned veteran.

Dare to Love Trailer (1995)

17 December 1995

A mentally fragile woman is pushed over the edge by the death of her brother, to whom she was inordinately close.

The Final Days Trailer (1989)

29 October 1989

The Final Days concerns itself with the final months of the Richard Nixon presidency.

The Jesse Owens Story Trailer (1984)

09 July 1984

The Jesse Owens Story is a biographical film about the black athlete Jesse Owens. Dorian Harewood plays the Olympic gold-winning athlete.

Calling Doctor Storm, M.D. Trailer (1977)

25 August 1977

The life of doctor and hospital administrator Jim Storm at All Fellows Hospital and his cop wife, Patti.

The Strangler Trailer (1964)

01 April 1964

An overweight lab technician with low self esteem, brought on by his dominant mother, becomes a serial killer of female nurses.

The Night God Screamed Trailer (1971)

01 January 1971

A woman is persecuted by Jesus freaks after they've crucified her preacher husband.

Doing Time on Maple Drive Trailer (1992)

16 March 1992

Yale scholar Matt Carter introduces his wealthy fiancée, Allison, to his family, and initially everything goes smoothly.

Coffee, Tea or Me? Trailer (1973)

11 September 1973

An airline stewardess juggles a life that includes a husband in Los Angeles and another one in London.

Five Guns West Trailer (1955)

15 April 1955

During the Civil War, five condemned Southern prisoners are plucked off Death Row and promised pardons on the condition that they undertake a mission to head west and bring back a double-crossing Confederate spy who has a stagecoach full of Confederate gold.

In Pursuit of Honor Trailer (1995)

18 March 1995

To save a group of horses slated to be destroyed by the US Cavalry, a group of officers rebel and begin a journey towards Canada to save themselves and the mounts.

Daddy's Gone A-Hunting Trailer (1969)

13 May 1969

A mentally disturbed man stalks a woman who had once aborted the child he had fathered.

The Terminal Man Trailer (1974)

19 June 1974

As the result of a head injury, brilliant computer scientist Harry Benson begins to experience violent seizures.

Too Good to Be True Trailer (1988)

14 November 1988

A self-entitled woman is determined to keep her new man to herself at all costs.

Bay Coven Trailer (1987)

25 October 1987

A young newlywed couple move to a remote island only to find a secret coven of witches who want them to join all the fun.

The Six Million Dollar Man: The Solid Gold Kidnapping Trailer (1973)

17 November 1973

A criminal organization known as OSO specializes in kidnapping high ranking U.S. representatives. Although Steve Austin has already thwarted one of their kidnappings, he is unable to stop them from grabbing William Henry Cameron right from under OSI's nose.

Dead Badge Trailer (1995)

28 March 1995

After a cop dies, his shield goes back on duty. They call it a "dead badge" - a way to honor a fallen officer.

The President's Plane Is Missing Trailer (1973)

23 October 1973

When the President's plane mysteriously disappears with him on board, it is left to the seemingly weak Vice President to try to avert a nuclear exchange with the Chinese.

Ollie Hopnoodle's Haven of Bliss Trailer (1988)

05 August 1988

From Jean Shepherd (A Christmas Story) comes the story of 14 year old Ralphie's first job, and the family vacation the family is planning to a rustic fishing cabin on Lake Michigan.

Nowhere to Land Trailer (2000)

12 March 2000

A pilot must safely land a 747 on which deadly nerve gas has been planted.