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Victor Aaron
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![]() Aaron in The Rockford Files telefilm "Godfather Knows Best" (1996)
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Victor Aaron Ramirez
September 11, 1956 Odessa, Texas, U.S.
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Died | September 4, 1996 near Palm Springs, California, U.S.
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(aged 39)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1993–1996 |
Spouse(s) |
Eduvina Matta
(m. 1980; div. 1984) |
Children | 2 |
Victor Aaron Ramirez (born September 11, 1956 – died September 4, 1996) was an American actor. He was from the Yaqui people.
Victor Aaron was the first voice actor for the character John Redcorn on the TV show King of the Hill. After he passed away, another actor named Jonathan Joss took over the role in the show's second season.
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Victor Aaron's Early Life
Victor Aaron Ramirez was born on September 11, 1956, in Odessa, Texas. His family had Yaqui roots. He grew up in a mobile home with his brothers and sisters. His family was not wealthy.
After finishing high school in Austin, Victor got married. He worked at a casino for a while. Later, he moved to California to start his acting career.
His Family Life
In 1984, Victor Aaron divorced Eduvina. They had two daughters together.
Victor was also the grandson of a famous bootmaker. His grandfather, Jose Ramirez, made boots in West Texas.
How Victor Aaron Died
Victor Aaron died in a car accident on September 4, 1996. He was 39 years old, just seven days before his 40th birthday. His car was hit at an intersection. A truck went through a red light and crashed into his car.
The King of the Hill episode called "The Order of the Straight Arrow" was dedicated to his memory.
Victor Aaron's Acting Work
Victor Aaron acted in both movies and television shows.
Movies
Here are some of the movies Victor Aaron appeared in:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Ulzana | |
1994 | Silent Fury | ||
1996 | The Sunchaser | Webster Skyhorse | |
1996 | Bulletproof | Hispanic Man |
Television Shows
Victor Aaron also acted in several TV shows and movies made for television:
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1994 | Burke's Law | Oscar | Episode: "Who Killed Good Time Charlie?" |
1994 | A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of The Grimacing Governor | John Sleepwater | TV movie |
1996 | The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best | Mercer Pinetree | TV movie |
1996 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Pawnee Elder | Episode: "One Nation" |
1996 | Dead Man's Walk | Gomez | TV mini-series, 2 episodes |
1996 | Crazy Horse | Touch the Clouds | TV movie |
1997 | King of the Hill | John Redcorn (voice) | 2 episodes |
See also
In Spanish: Victor Aaron para niños