Jack Hogan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jack Hogan
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Robert Urich (left), Maureen Reagan and Jack Hogan, pose for a publicity photo for the television series The Specialists, 1974
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| Born |
Richard Roland Benson Jr.
November 24, 1929 |
| Died | December 6, 2023 (aged 94) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1956–1993 |
| Spouse(s) |
Joyce Nizzari
(m. 1967; div. 1980) |
| Children | 2 |
Jack Hogan was an American actor. He was born as Richard Roland Benson Jr. on November 24, 1929. He became famous for playing PFC William G. Kirby. This role was in the 1960s TV show called Combat!. Jack Hogan passed away on December 6, 2023.
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About Jack Hogan's Life
Jack Hogan was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Before becoming an actor, he studied architecture in college. He then joined the Air Force. During the Korean War, he served as a staff sergeant.
After his military service, Hogan decided to study acting. He went to the Pasadena Playhouse and also studied in New York. To support himself, he worked as a lifeguard. This was before he got his big role in Combat!.
Besides acting, Jack Hogan also worked behind the scenes. He was a casting director for the TV show Magnum, P.I.. This meant he helped choose actors for the show. He also ran his own building business.
Family Life and Passing
Jack Hogan married Barbara Bates. She was not the famous actress named Barbara Bates.
Jack Hogan died at his home. This was in Bainbridge Island, Washington. He was 94 years old when he passed away on December 6, 2023.
Jack Hogan's Films
Jack Hogan appeared in several movies during his career. Here are some of them:
- Man from Del Rio (1956)
- The Bonnie Parker Story (1958)
- Paratroop Command (1959)
- The Legend of Tom Dooley (1959)
- The Cat Burglar (1961)
Jack Hogan's Television Roles
Jack Hogan was also a familiar face on television. He acted in many TV shows. His most famous role was in Combat!. He played Sgt. Jerry Miller on Adam-12. Here is a list of some of the TV shows he was in:
- Harbor Command (1957)
- Tombstone Territory Episode "Ride Out at Noon" (1957)
- “Have Gun Will Travel” Episode “The Teacher” (1958)
- Sea Hunt (1958–1959)
- Rifleman (1959) (Sea. 1, Ep. 36)
- Bat Masterson (1959) (Sea. 1, Ep. 34) as Jack and (Sea. 2, Ep. 1) as Stuart Chancellor
- Laramie (1959) (Sea. 1 Ep. 9)
- Ripcord, episode "Radar Rescue", (1961)
- Lawman (1961) The Juror
- Bat Masterson (1961)
- Cheyenne, episode "Storm Center", (1961)
- Rifleman (1962)
- Combat! (1962–1967) (112 ep.)
- Garrison's Gorillas (1968)
- Adam-12
- Hawaii Five-O (1973-1976)
- Houston, We've Got a Problem (1974)
- Sierra (1974)
- The Specialists (1975)
- Mobile One (1975)
- Jake and the Fatman (1989–1990)
See also
In Spanish: Jack Hogan para niños
