James B. Sikking

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Characters played by James B. Sikking

Howard Hunter — Hill Street Blues (1981)

Lieutenant who receives updates from Captain Furillo about an armored vehicle and later discusses obtaining tickets for the Sabres.

Denton Voyles — The Pelican Brief (1993)

Denton Voyles is the FBI director who confirms to Gray Grantham that Darby Shaw's brief reached the White House. He explains that the president ordered the FBI to back off while the CIA investigated the oil tycoon, and that an FBI agent killed Khamel to save Darby before she entered witness protection.

Hired Gun — Point Blank (1967)

The Hired Gun is the sniper employed to eliminate Walker during a money drop in the Los Angeles River bed. Walker avoids the trap by sending Frederick Carter instead, but the gunman kills Carter and Stegman. He later shoots Brewster at Fort Point before leaving with Yost.

Captain Andy Hayes — The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972)

Military figure involved in the border security plot.

Bill Watson — Soul Man (1986)

Mark's wealthy father whose finances are redirected by his psychiatrist. He is unaware of Mark's double life and makes a surprise visit.

Control Room Officer (uncredited) — Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971)

Facility operator.

Sgt. Montone — Outland (1981)

O'Niel's sergeant who assists in subduing a hostage crisis. He is later revealed to be a repentant participant in Sheppard's drug ring and is discovered murdered by garroting.

Nelson — Narrow Margin (1990)

One of crime boss Leo Watts's hired gunmen. He tracks Carol Hunnicut to the train and attempts to bribe Robert Caulfield into surrendering her.

Captain Styles — Star Trek III: The Search for Spock (1984)

Starfleet vessel captain encountered during Genesis planet operations.

Dr. Harold Lewin — The Star Chamber (1983)

The father of a murdered boy whose grief and anger drive him to attempt to shoot Arthur Cooms and Lawrence Monk in court. He misses and wounds an arresting officer, is arrested, and later dies in jail after overdosing on sleeping pills, intensifying Steven Hardin’s crisis.

Tozer — Up the Creek (1984)

Tozer, identified in the plot as Dr. Roland Tozer, is an alumnus of Ivy University who assists its prep-school team in trying to cheat their way to the Winner's Circle. He therefore represents a strategic adversary for Bob McGraw and the Lepetomane team during the collegiate raft race.

Phil Carter — Doing Time on Maple Drive (1992)

Phil Carter is the patriarch and a successful restaurateur who maintains a facade of family stability while hiding his own misconduct, such as bribing local officials. He initially denies the family's dysfunction but eventually takes tentative steps toward reconciliation after the crisis.

Career Overview

James B. Sikking has 104 screen credits in a career dating back to 1955. Their work spans 10 cinematic universes — most prominently Desperado Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include Hill Street Blues, The Pelican Brief, Doing Time on Maple Drive. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
104
Birth Date
1934-03-05
Birth Place
Los Angeles, California, United States

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 10 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1681105), public domain (CC0).