Larry Hagman: J.R. Ewing of Dallas and I Dream of Jeannie Star Dies at 8

Larry Hagman was an American actor. Born on September 21, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas, he was the son of Broadway star Mary Martin.

He starred as astronaut Tony Nelson in the sitcom I Dream of Jeannie (1965-1970) and as the scheming oilman J.R. Ewing on Dallas (1978-1991), which made him one of television's biggest stars. He reprised the role in the 2012 revival of Dallas.

He had a liver transplant in 1995. Hagman died of complications from throat cancer in Dallas on November 23, 2012, at age 81.

Achievements: Emmy nominations, star of Dallas.

Birth: September 21, 1931 - Fort Worth, Texas.

Profession: Actor.

Interesting Facts: The episode revealing who shot J.R. drew a huge audience in 1980.