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Hilly Hicks
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Hicks (in tire) and Stu Gilliam in Roll Out, 1973.
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Hilly Gene Hicks
May 4, 1950 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–1985 |
| Children | Hilly Hicks Jr. |
Hilly Gene Hicks Sr. was born on May 4, 1950. He is an American actor who later became a clergyman. He is known for his roles in many TV shows and movies.
Acting Career
Hilly Hicks is well-known for playing Lewis Harvey in the TV mini-series Roots. Lewis Harvey was a character from the famous story by Alex Haley. This role helped him become recognized by many viewers.
Television Roles
He acted in many popular TV shows. These include Adam-12, The Rookies, The Bill Cosby Show, and Night Gallery. He also appeared in Hill Street Blues and M*A*S*H. In M*A*S*H, he played different roles, including an Army medic.
Hicks also starred in Roll Out!, a TV comedy series. He was in the Barnaby Jones episode called "Dangerous Summer" in 1975. He played Robbie Robertson in the 1977 TV movie pilot for the CBS series The Amazing Spider-Man. He also did voice work for the 1970s Godzilla TV cartoon.
Movie Appearances
Hilly Hicks appeared in the TV movie Friendly Fire. He also acted in the movies Gray Lady Down and Raise the Titanic. In 1984, he played Brent in the film and mini-series Louisiana.
External links
- Crenshaw United Methodist Church
- Clip of Hilly Hicks Auditioning for Chicago's PM Magazine
