Dwayne Hickman

At 89 years old, Dwayne Hickman has this physical status:

Dwayne Bernard Hickman (born May 18, 1934) is an American former actor and television executive with CBS. On the 1950s NBC series The Bob Cummings Show (a.k.a.a. ), the usually brown-haired Hickman portrayed Chuck MacDonald, Bob Collins' (played by Bob Cummings) eccentric teenage nephew. Love That Bob (in syndication) and Dobie Gillis' "Many Loves" character.

Early life

Hickman, the younger brother of child actor Darryl Hickman and Deidre Hickman, was born in Los Angeles on May 18, 1934. Milton's father, Milton, sold insurance, and Katherine Louise (née Ostertag) was a housewife. Louis Henry Ostertag, his maternal grandfather, was on Commodore George Dewey's ship, the cruiser US Olympia (C-6), and he was on site at Battle of Manila Bay on May 1, 1898, where he was given the Dewey Medal by Act of Congress.

In 1952, Hickman wanted to become a Passionist priest but instead, he decided not to become a priest and attended Loyola Marymount University.

Personal life and death

Three times, Hickman was married. His first two marriages, to Carol Christensen and Joanne Papile, resulted in divorce. Joan Roberts, his third wife, was married until his death. He had two sons, one from his first marriage and the other from his third marriage.

Hickman died of Parkinson's disease complications in Los Angeles on January 9, 2022, at the age of 87.

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Acting career

In The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and Men of Boys Town (1941), in which his brother Darryl was included, Hickman's first screen appearances were as an extra. Other early screen appearances were in the 1942 Our Gang film Melodies Old and New, Captain Eddie (1946), and Faithful in My Fashion (1946).

In 1946, Hickman appeared in the film The Secret Heart, which starred Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, Lionel Barrymore, and June Allyson.

For the Love of Rusty (1947), My Dog Rusty (1948), Rusty's Birthday (1949), Rusty Saves a Life (1949), the Son of Rusty (1947), For the Love of Rusty (1947), The Son of Rusty (1947), "Understanding Rusty (1947), The Son of Rusty (1948), Rusty (1947), Rusty (1948)

Heaven Only Knows (1947), in which he appeared, starred Bob Cummings, who would play a major role in Hickman's career. Hickman appeared in Her Husband's Affairs (1948), The Boy with Green Hair (1948), and The Happy Years (1950), which starred Darryl. In a 1950 episode of The Lone Ranger titled "Two Gold Lockets," as a youth, Dwayne and Darryl appeared alongside an actor.

For a few years, Hickman concentrated on his studies before returning to theater with appearances in Public Defender, The Loretta Young Show, Lux Video Theatre, and Waterfront. In 1955, Dwayne appeared in another Lone Ranger episode titled "Sunstroke Mesa."

Chuck on the Bob Cummings Show from 1955 to 1959, Hickman received a lot of attention. He was attending Loyola Marymount University at the time. Hickman was one of the first stars in the series to have a breakout character.

Cummings was a childhood television hero, and Hickman said he was told everything about acting. Throughout five seasons, he worked with and was a friend of Cummings.

Although Hickman appeared on several television programs, including The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet and Men of Annapolis (alongside his brother) while on the Bob Cummings Show. In addition, he appeared on Rally Around the Flag, Boys! (1958):

In 1958, Hickman appeared as the lead of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, a television show that aired from 1959 to 1963. The Dobie character at the show's debut was a student in high school, and Hickman was 25 years old.

He played Dobie for four years (with fellow Loyola student Bob Denver as his sidekick Maynard G. Krebs).

In 1001 Arabian Nights (1959), Hickman played Aladdin. Hickman appeared on The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford on June 23, 1960.

When Dobie Gillis retired, the Hickman was stereotyped as a "newbie" when he was too young for such roles.

In an episode of The Greatest Show on Earth starring Jack Palance, he and Annette Funicello appeared together. He appeared on Valentine's Day, Vacation Playhouse, and the Wagon Train.

Hickman appeared in the comedy film Cat Ballou with Jane Fonda and Lee Marvin in 1965.

With American International Pictures, Hickman has signed a multi-picture contract. Frankie Avalon, 1960s, and Dr. Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) with Avalon and Vincent Price. In Sergeant Deadhead (1965), he made a cameo.

In the episode "Run Sheep Run" on Combat, the Hickman appeared. As a soldier who froze during a German machine gun nest attack.

You've Got to Be Kidding, Hickman's appearance in the 1967 comedy Doctor Who's Got to Be Kidding! He appeared in We'll Take Manhattan, but it wasn't picked up. Both Missy's Men were mistreated by the Missy's Men.

In 1975, he appeared as a guest panelist on Match Game.

Hickman appeared on Vacation Playhouse, Ironside, Insight, The Flying Nun, My Friend Tony, Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color ("My Dog, the Thief"), Mod Squad, Love, American Style, Karen, Kolchak: Perry Mason and Ellery Queen. He reprised his most well-known role in Whatever Happened to Dobie Gillis?, a one-shot pilot, and appeared in the television film Don't Push, I'm Ready (1977).

Later career

Being involved in film projects, Hickman discovered his future in entertainment behind the camera. Hickman served as a CBS programming manager from 1977 to 1988. In the TV film High School United States (1983), he took time out for a cameo.

In the television film Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis (1988), Hickman reprised his role as Dobie. Forever Dobie is his autobiography. He appeared in Win, Lose, or Draw that year.

In the late 1980s, Hickman switched to directing episodic television, including episodes of Duett, Charles in Charge, Open House, Designing Women, Get a Life, the Hendersons, and Sister.

He has appeared in Murder, She Wrote, and A Night at the Roxbury (1998). He appeared in Clueless, a semi-regular role.

He could be seen on Surviving Gilligan's Island: The Incredibly True Story of the Longest Three Hour Tour in History (2005) and Angles with Angles.

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