Larry Hagman Quotes

A collection of quotes by Larry Hagman.

Larry Hagman was an American actor best known for his iconic portrayal of the villainous oil tycoon J.R. Ewing on the long-running television series "Dallas." He was born on September 21, 1931, in Fort Worth, Texas, to actress Mary Martin and attorney Benjamin Hagman. Hagman began his acting career in the 1950s, working in various stage productions and small television roles.

In 1965, he landed the role of astronaut Tony Nelson on the popular sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie," which brought him widespread recognition. However, it was his role as J.R. Ewing on "Dallas" that catapulted him to international fame. The show, which ran from 1978 to 1991, became a cultural phenomenon, and Hagman's portrayal of the scheming and ruthless J.R. made him one of television's most memorable characters.

Hagman's career spanned several decades, and he appeared in other television shows, films, and stage productions. He received numerous awards and nominations throughout his career, including two Emmy nominations for his work on "Dallas." Hagman was admired for his charisma and dynamic acting style.

Outside of his acting work, Hagman was an advocate for renewable energy and was involved in various environmental organizations. He publicly discussed his liver transplant in 1995, which was necessitated by his battle with liver cancer. Unfortunately, on November 23, 2012, Hagman passed away due to complications from cancer at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy as one of television's most beloved and memorable actors.

My definition of a redundancy is an air-bag in a politician'

My definition of a redundancy is an air-bag in a politician's car.

There are very little things in this life I cannot afford an

There are very little things in this life I cannot afford and patience is one of them.

If you do your research on hot springs all over the world, t

If you do your research on hot springs all over the world, they're usually places of peace. People, even in warring nations and so forth, they'll go and live in peace together around the hot springs, which were always considered medicinal. I firmly believe in water therapy.

I did successfully kick tobacco at the age of 34. I smoked f

I did successfully kick tobacco at the age of 34. I smoked for like 20 years, from 14 to 34.

'Dallas' hit a chord back in the late Seventies and Eighties

'Dallas' hit a chord back in the late Seventies and Eighties because it was the age of greed: here you have this unapologetic character who is mean and nasty and ruthless and does it all with an evil grin. I think people related to JR back then because we all have someone we know exactly like him. Everyone in the world knows a JR.

Good acting is all in the writing. If it isn't on the page,

Good acting is all in the writing. If it isn't on the page, then it really won't make any difference. You cannot act on force of personality alone.

I think that everybody in the world, whatever colour or cree

I think that everybody in the world, whatever colour or creed, has a jerk like JR in his or her family somewhere. Whether it is a father, uncle, cousin or brother, everybody can identify with JR and that certainly had something to do with the success of 'Dallas.'

Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and bein

Well I think they broke the mould when they made me and being humble is one of my great assets.

I was sad to see anybody leave, we had a very nice family on

I was sad to see anybody leave, we had a very nice family on that show. I was very sad to see momma go, Victoria and especially Linda. My god that was my wife on the show, in fact my wife calls her wife.

Major success feels a bit like a coronation. Like I'd become

Major success feels a bit like a coronation. Like I'd become a king. I was one of the most famous people in the world, loved and hated in equal measure. I couldn't see anything bad with it. It made me a happy person.

I'd like to play Matt Damon's daddy. He's a wonderful actor,

I'd like to play Matt Damon's daddy. He's a wonderful actor, I really admire him, and I'd like to play his dad one day.

Comedy is not funny. Comedy is hard work and timing and lots

Comedy is not funny. Comedy is hard work and timing and lots and lots of rehearsals.

I don't watch a lot of television. Sports and news, that's i

I don't watch a lot of television. Sports and news, that's it.

I'm sure it is, I'm not for any kind of war, we've been enga

I'm sure it is, I'm not for any kind of war, we've been engaged in several wars since the second world war and we lost in Korea, we lost in Vietnam, they are political wars, they have nothing to do with any real threat, nor does this one.

It's my firm intention to whop cancer into submission and I

It's my firm intention to whop cancer into submission and I truly believe I've given myself the best start possible by radically overhauling my diet and by staying true to my motto, which is: Don't worry, be happy, feel good. The first thing I did when I was diagnosed was to turn vegan.

I went to a military school between the ages of six and 12 a

I went to a military school between the ages of six and 12 and later into the air force. You learn discipline and strength of character.

I exercise every morning. I do light weights - 5lb and 10lb

I exercise every morning. I do light weights - 5lb and 10lb arm exercises - and then lie and lift my arms and legs. It's all about keeping core strength. I do a lot of stretching too.

When we started the show, 'Dallas' was known as the city whe

When we started the show, 'Dallas' was known as the city where JFK was assassinated. By the end it was known as JR's home town.

I was born with success. Lucky for me I am able to handle it

I was born with success. Lucky for me I am able to handle it. Also, I damn well deserve it!

I never travel without my Stetson, but the more I wear it th

I never travel without my Stetson, but the more I wear it the more I realise that no one wears hats any more. When I was a kid everybody wore hats, especially in Texas, but I get off the plane in Dallas now and I'm the only guy with a hat. It's amazing.