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Dwayne Hickman Biography

Dwayne Hickman, Actor
Born asDwayne Bernard Hickman
Occup.Actor
FromUSA
BornMay 18, 1934
Los Angeles, California, USA
Age89 years
Dwayne Hickman, born Dwayne Bernard Hickman on May 18, 1934, in Los Angeles, The Golden State, is an American actor best recognized for his role as the adorable young adult Dobie Gillis on the prominent sitcom "The Several Likes of Dobie Gillis", which broadcast from 1958 to 1962. Hickman's early forays right into show business started as a kid actor, and he at some point transitioned into an executive in the tv market in his later years.

Dwayne Hickman was birthed to Milton and Katherine Hickman, that was a professional singer. Hickman's older sibling, Darryl Hickman, was well-known for his job as a kid actor, and also it was through his brother that Dwayne was presented to the world of Hollywood. The young Dwayne Hickman made his acting debut when he was just six years old, showing up in the movie "Melody of Youth" (1940).

After his initial acting experience, Dwayne paused to focus on his education and learning yet at some point returned to the sector as a young teen in 1946, showing up in different motion picture and also television functions. He finished from Cathedral High School in Los Angeles, and got a bachelor's degree in business economics at Loyola Marymount University, which he attended throughout his time on "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis".

Hickman's career removed in the late 1950s when he landed the starring duty in "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis". The program was cutting edge for its time, as Hickman's portrayal of the lovestruck young adult struck home with young audiences. The program additionally included various other notable actors, such as Tuesday Weld, Warren Beatty, Sheila James, as well as Bob Denver.

Aside from the popular comedy, Hickman likewise worked in different other television shows as well as films, including "The Bob Cummings Show" (1957-1958), the cult classic "Cat Ballou" (1965) along with Jane Fonda as well as Lee Marvin, and also a persisting duty in the sitcom "The Roaring 20's" from 1961 to 1962.

After the end of "Dobie Gillis", Hickman showed up in several various other tv as well as motion picture roles yet eventually transitioned to working behind the scenes as a tv executive. He originally benefited CBS, where he was accountable for a number of programs, including "M * A * S * H". Later, he signed up with the production firm 20th Century Fox Television and also look after hit shows like "Designing Women" as well as "Dharma & Greg".

Throughout his job, Hickman additionally worked as a supervisor for various tv episodes, consisting of "McHale's Navy", "Get Smart", and also "Alice". In 1988, he repeated his function as Dobie, guiding and starring in the television film "Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis", which reunited many original cast participants, including Bob Denver as well as Sheila James.

Dwayne Hickman married three times in his life. His first marital relationship was to starlet Carol Christensen in 1963, with whom he had a kid named Albert. Sadly, the pair separated in 1972. He after that wed Joanne Papile in 1977, with whom he had actually a kid called Dwayne Jr. However, this marriage, also, finished in divorce. Hickman eventually located long-term love with his third other half, actress Joan Roberts, whom he married in 1983.

Dwayne Hickman, with his charming representation of Dobie Gillis, stayed an icon of American television and popular culture throughout the 20th century. Today, he stands as a long-lasting symbol of the innocent pangs of teenage years for several generations.


Our collection contains 17 quotes who is written / told by Dwayne.

Related authors: Bob Denver (Actor), Warren Beatty (Actor), Jane Fonda (Actress), Lawrence Taylor (Athlete), Lee Marvin (Actor)

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17 Famous quotes by Dwayne Hickman

Small: That said, let me add that Joan and I never want him to be a child actor. We both feel that it takes aw
"That said, let me add that Joan and I never want him to be a child actor. We both feel that it takes away their childhood and puts untold pressure on children"
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Small: Right now I am preparing for another art exhibit in November in Palm Desert
"Right now I am preparing for another art exhibit in November in Palm Desert"
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Small: I was just standing around and suddenly I was cast as an extra. I hated it because I was so shy
"I was just standing around and suddenly I was cast as an extra. I hated it because I was so shy"
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Small: Even as a small child I never felt that I should have to compete with anyone - even my older brother
"Even as a small child I never felt that I should have to compete with anyone - even my older brother"
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Small: Dobie was so well written and so ahead of its time
"Dobie was so well written and so ahead of its time"
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Small: You can never spend enough time with children
"You can never spend enough time with children"
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Small: Some couples could not work together but we enjoy working on our projects and building our art business
"Some couples could not work together but we enjoy working on our projects and building our art business"
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Small: I went back to film work after Dobie. I went back to film work after Dobie
"I went back to film work after Dobie. I went back to film work after Dobie"
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Small: The print on canvas is the closest to the original work. I personally sign them as well
"The print on canvas is the closest to the original work. I personally sign them as well"
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Small: I worked on a film short with Frank Sinatra when I was a kid
"I worked on a film short with Frank Sinatra when I was a kid"
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Small: I have often been told that I have many of the same mannerisms as Jack Benny and certainly Bob Cummings
"I have often been told that I have many of the same mannerisms as Jack Benny and certainly Bob Cummings"
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Small: If you had ever heard my album you would know that I could never consider the music business!
"If you had ever heard my album you would know that I could never consider the music business!"
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Small: I think that between the egos of the actors and the wrestlers in this country we are taking away from t
"I think that between the egos of the actors and the wrestlers in this country we are taking away from the truly dedicated and informed people who should be getting their voice heard"
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Small: Children should enjoy the few years they have just being a kid
"Children should enjoy the few years they have just being a kid"
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Small: Warren Beatty has always acted like a Movie Star even when no one knew who he was
"Warren Beatty has always acted like a Movie Star even when no one knew who he was"
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Small: My background with Cummings was rehearse, rehearse, rehearse, but Tuesday liked to walk in and do the s
"My background with Cummings was rehearse, rehearse, rehearse, but Tuesday liked to walk in and do the scene. I must say that she was really wonderful. Aggravating, but wonderful"
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Small: In Ski Party we are reading up on how to have fun without sex. That was the theme of every AIP picture!
"In Ski Party we are reading up on how to have fun without sex. That was the theme of every AIP picture!"
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