Jerry Hardin facts for kids

Jerry Hardin is an American actor born on November 20, 1929. He is well-known for his many roles in movies and TV shows. You might recognize him as the character called ... from the popular TV series The X-Files. He also appeared in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager.

Jerry Hardin has been in over 100 films and TV shows. He also performed in more than 75 plays. Some of his famous roles were in The Rockford Files, The Golden Girls, Cujo (1983), and The Firm (1993).

Early Life and Learning

Jerry Hardin was born in Dallas, Texas, on November 20, 1929. His dad was a rancher. When Jerry was young, he was very active in his church. He also loved performing in school plays.

He went to Southwestern University in Georgetown, Texas, on a scholarship. After that, he studied acting in London at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. He earned another scholarship to study there through the Fulbright Program.

Jerry lived in London for several years. Then, he came back to the United States. He started acting in New York and worked in regional theaters for 12 years.

Jerry Hardin's Acting Career

Jerry Hardin started acting on television in the 1950s. He often played interesting character roles. By the early 1990s, he had appeared in over 100 TV shows and movies. He also had more than 75 roles in plays by the early 1960s.

His TV appearances include shows like The Rockford Files, Family Ties, and The Golden Girls. He was also in Star Trek: The Next Generation and Star Trek: Voyager. Some of his movies include Cujo (1983), Big Trouble in Little China (1986), and The Firm (1993).

Jerry Hardin's Family Life

Jerry Hardin is married to Diane Hardin. She is an acting coach. They have two children. Jerry once said he tried to stop his children from becoming actors. But his daughter, Melora Hardin, became an actress too! She is known for her roles as Trudy Monk in Monk and Jan Levinson in The Office. His son, Shawn Hardin, worked for the TV network NBC.