Jack Hogan | |
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Born | Richard Roland Benson Jr. November 24, 1929 |
Died | December 6, 2023 | (aged 94)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1956–1993 |
Spouses |
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Children | 2 |
Richard Roland Benson Jr. (November 24, 1929 – December 6, 2023), known professionally as Jack Hogan, was an American actor most notable for the role of PFC William G. Kirby on the 1960s television show Combat! [1]
Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Hogan was an architecture student in college before joining the Air Force, where he became a staff sergeant during the Korean War. After he returned to civilian life, he studied drama at the Pasadena Playhouse and in New York. He worked part-time as a lifeguard until he gained the role on Combat. [2] He portrayed Sgt. Jerry Miller on the NBC-TV crime drama Adam-12. [3] In addition to acting, he was a casting director for Magnum, P.I. and operated a building business. [4]
Hogan married Barbara Bates (not to be confused with actress Barbara Bates). [2]
Jack Hogan died at his home in Bainbridge Island, Washington, on December 6, 2023, at the age of 94. [5]
Jack Hogan | |
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Born | Richard Roland Benson Jr. November 24, 1929 |
Died | December 6, 2023 | (aged 94)
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1956–1993 |
Spouses |
|
Children | 2 |
Richard Roland Benson Jr. (November 24, 1929 – December 6, 2023), known professionally as Jack Hogan, was an American actor most notable for the role of PFC William G. Kirby on the 1960s television show Combat! [1]
Born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Hogan was an architecture student in college before joining the Air Force, where he became a staff sergeant during the Korean War. After he returned to civilian life, he studied drama at the Pasadena Playhouse and in New York. He worked part-time as a lifeguard until he gained the role on Combat. [2] He portrayed Sgt. Jerry Miller on the NBC-TV crime drama Adam-12. [3] In addition to acting, he was a casting director for Magnum, P.I. and operated a building business. [4]
Hogan married Barbara Bates (not to be confused with actress Barbara Bates). [2]
Jack Hogan died at his home in Bainbridge Island, Washington, on December 6, 2023, at the age of 94. [5]