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R.I.P. Star of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, Dead at 87

posted 2 years ago by MonStar (11636)
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https://tvline.com/2022/01/09/dwayne-hickman-dead-many-loves-of-dobie-gillis-star-dies-obituary/

Hickman died Sunday morning in Los Angeles as a result of complications from Parkinson’s Disease.

The actor’s first TV role was The Bob Cummings Show in 1955. He played the character Chuck MacDonald for 155 episodes, and honed his comedic craft with guidance from the legendary George Burns and Jack Benny. Five years later, he landed the starring role in his own series, The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, which ran from 1959-1963 for a total of 148 episodes.

After earning his B.S. degree in Economics at Loyola University, Hickman resumed his career in film, starring in several teen movies including How to Stuff a Wild Bikini with Annette Funicello and Ski Party with Frankie Avalon. He also starred in the Academy Award-winning comedy western Cat Ballou with Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin.

Hickman returned to television in the 1970s, joining the corporate side of the industry as a network executive with CBS Television.

[–] GlenEllyn (21118) 2 years ago

Thanks for including a short bio of him. I think sometimes we forget that a lot of popular actors may disappear from the screen but don't exit the business.

Rest in Peace, Mr Hickman. 🌹

[–] TimMC (9143) 2 years ago

RiP

[–] rudeboymurray (3241) 2 years ago

R.I.P.