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Larry Hagman

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Broke his collar bone when he was a child. Loves motorcycles, and owns a Harley. Offered to pay for drug rehab for Robert Downey Jr. in 1996, after Downey asked to borrow $100,000 from him. Has a ring made from the gallstones that were removed during his liver transplant. Served in the U.S. Air Force. He met his wife while he was stationed in England, UK. He refuses to speak one day a week, simply as a test of his self discipline. Son is Preston Hagman. Daughter, Heidi Hagman, appeared in "All in the Family" spinoff. Had a liver transplant. [1996] Earned a reported $75,000 to $100,000 an episode for "Dallas" (1978) in 1980. Requires autograph seekers to sing a song for him or tell him a joke before giving his autograph. He says that he does it so he gets something back from his fans. Attended Bard College in Anandale-on-the-Hudson, New York for one year He produced and directed shows for servicemen while he was stationed in the U. S. Air Force. Chairman of the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout Enjoys skiing, backpacking, fishing, sailing, and touring in his personally designed custom motorhome Collects canes, hats and flags Is a huge supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Used to live next door to Burgess Meredith in the early 1980s. Is a vegetarian. Is a long-time friend of the late Carroll O'Connor, and spoke at O'Connor's funeral on 26 June 2001. O'Connor gave Hagman's daughter, Heidi Hagman, a part in "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979) in the early 1980s. His Ojai, California ranch is called Heaven. Daughter, Kristina Mary Heidi Hagman, born 17 February 1958. Son, Preston Hagman, born 2 May 1962. Is Bridget Fonda's godfather. His wife is from Sweden, and they own a house in her old hometown Sundsvall, that they visit every year. Turned down the starring role on the short-lived sitcom "The Waverly Wonders" in favor of "Dallas" (1978). Granddaughters: Noelle, Rebecca, and Tara. The Malibu house in which he used to live is now owned by the singer Sting. Was best friends with legendary Who drummer Keith Moon whom he met on the set of the movie Stardust (1974). Son of Mary Martin. Although he still requires autograph seekers to sing him a song or recite a poem, he no longer ask for them to tell him a joke because the fans would tell him dirty jokes. Made his stage debut as a Seabee in the London production of "South Pacific", which starred his mother. In 1989, Mary Martin would recall, "Larry could really sing, too. Still can, but he doesn't like to". Another Seabee, also making his stage debut in the production, was Sean Connery. Was one of the few players on "Dallas" (1978) to stay on for the entire series. Holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive appearances by a leading actor in an hour-long prime time dramatic series, for his 357 appearances on "Dallas" (1978). Is the only actor to appear in all 357 episodes of "Dallas" (1978). Is good friends with Donna Mills. She starred with him as his wife in a short-lived 1971 sitcom, just 9 years before she starred with him again on, "Knots Landing" (1979). Is an avid fan of "The Sopranos" (1999). Bears a striking resemblance to professional wrestling announcer Jim Ross. Ross is often simply referred to as "J.R."