Hilly Gene Hicks Sr.[1] (born May 4, 1950)[2] is an American character actor turned clergyman.[1]
Hilly Hicks | |
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 Hicks (in tire) and Stu Gilliam in Roll Out, 1973. | |
| Born | Hilly Gene Hicks May 4, 1950 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1969–1985 |
| Children | Hilly Hicks Jr. |
Biography
editThe role for which Hicks is perhaps best known is Lewis Harvey (the younger son of Alex Haley's second great-grandfather Chicken George) in the TV mini-series Roots. He appeared in the programs Adam-12, The Rookies, The Bill Cosby Show, Night Gallery, Hill Street Blues, M*A*S*H (appearing twice; once as a soldier trying to steal penicillin and again as an Army medic), Roll Out! (a short-lived sitcom created by M*A*S*H producers Larry Gelbart & Gene Reynolds),[3] the TV movie Friendly Fire, the theatrical movies Gray Lady Down and Raise the Titanic. Hicks appeared in the Barnaby Jones episode titled "Dangerous Summer" (02/11/1975). He starred as Robbie Robertson in the 1977 television movie pilot for the CBS series The Amazing Spider-Man, and did voicework in Hanna Barbera's 1970s Godzilla TV cartoon. He also played Brent in the period film and mini-series Louisiana.
References
edit- ^ a b Meeker, Frances (February 14, 1997). "Religion: Ex-actor, pastor, author debate race and faith". Nashville Banner. p. B3. ProQuest 283867569.
In observance of Black History Month, Brentwood United Methodist Church, 309 Franklin Road, will present two programs on the subject, 'Beyond Black and White: Race Relations from a Christian Perspective' at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 19 and Feb. 26. The Rev. Hilly Gene Hicks, noted TV and film actor who now serves as pastor of Pickett-Rucker United Methodist Church in Lebanon, will discuss on Feb. 19 the subject with the Rev. Douglas N. Norfleet, senior associate pastor at Brentwood.
- ^ "Birthdays for May 4". Dubuque Telegraph Herald. May 4, 2024. p. A3. ProQuest 3050468890.
Jazz bassist Ron Carter is 87. Singer Peggy Santiglia of The Angels is 80. Actor Richard Jenkins ("The Shape of Water") is 77. Country singer Stella Parton is 75. Actor-turned-minister Hilly Hicks ("Roots") is 74. Singer Jackie Jackson of The Jacksons is 73. Singer-actor Pia Zadora is 72. Singer Oleta Adams is 71. Country singer Randy Travis is 65.
See also:- "WOMEN ARE BETTER KISSERS, JULIANNE MOORE SAYS; Today's Birthdays". Orlando Sentinel. May 4, 1999. p. 2A. ProQuest 387965164.
Jazz musician Ron Carter is 62. Rock musician Dick Dale is 62. Singer Tyrone Davis is 61. Singer-songwriter Nick Ashford is 57. Actor Paul Gleason (The Thin Red Line) is 55. Pop singer Peggy Santiglia (The Angels) is 55. Country singer Stella Parton is 50. Actor-turned-clergyman Hilly Hicks is 49. Singer Jackie Jackson (The Jacksons) is 48.
- "WOMEN ARE BETTER KISSERS, JULIANNE MOORE SAYS; Today's Birthdays". Orlando Sentinel. May 4, 1999. p. 2A. ProQuest 387965164.
- ^ Riley, Clayton (October 28, 1973). Two Black Shows Get Stuck, Another Really Rolls; 'Roll Out' is not just a winner, it's a dazzler. 'Shaft' and 'Tenafly,' however, are a dull ride. New York Times
External links
edit- Crenshaw United Methodist Church
- Clip of Hilly Hicks Auditioning for Chicago's PM Magazine
- Hilly Hicks at IMDb
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