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Larry Hagman: His Five Greatest Roles

Known best for his role as dastardly oil tycoon J.R. Ewing on Dallas, Larry Hagman became one of the highest-paid actors on the small screen during his 60-plus-year-long acting career, leaving an indelible stamp on the entertainment industry.

Before he passed away Friday from complications of a recent battle with cancer, Hagman racked up numerous memorable roles in TV and film after beginning his acting career in the late 1950s, most notably in comedy-drama Primary Colors, Cold War classic Fail-Safe and the famed sitcom I Dream of Jeannie. 

But that was just a drop in J.R.'s tall hat of acting accomplishments.

In memory of his legacy, we take a look at five of Hagman's most notable roles. 

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Update: 2024-08-11