Dwayne Hickman
Actor

Dwayne Hickman Net Worth

Dwayne Hickman was born in Los Angeles, California in 1934 and followed in his brother's footsteps as a child actor. He took a break from acting to attend college, and then returned to Hollywood to star in The Bob Cummings Show and The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis. Unable to escape the typecast, he moved into behind-the-scenes work in the 1970s, including publicist, Las Vegas entertainment director, and programming executive for CBS. He has returned to acting on occasion, and in 1994 wrote his biography, Forever Dobie.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor, Soundtrack, Director
Birth Day May 18, 1934
Birth Place  Los Angeles, California, United States
Age 89 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Gemini
Years active 1942-2005
Spouse(s) Carol Christensen (1963–72; divorced); 1 child Joanne Purtle Papile (1977–81; divorced) Joan Roberts (1983—present); 1 child
Children Albert Thomas Hickman John Christensen Hickman
Relatives Darryl Hickman (brother)
Website http://www.dwaynehickman.com

💰 Net worth: $1 Million (2024)

Dwayne Hickman, a renowned actor, soundtrack artist, and director from the United States, is reported to have an estimated net worth of $1 million by 2024. Hickman has made a significant impact in the entertainment industry with his versatile talent and skills. He is best known for his notable acting roles, mesmerizing audiences with his performances. Additionally, his contributions as a soundtrack artist and director have further added to his success and earnings. Through his remarkable career, Dwayne Hickman has rightfully earned his place amongst the most notable personalities in the American entertainment industry.

Biography/Timeline

1942

Hickman's early screen appearance was in the 1942 Our Gang comedy Melodies Old and New. He had small roles in Captain Eddie (1945), The Hoodlum Saint (1946), The Return of Rusty (1946) and Faithful in My Fashion (1946).

1946

In 1946, Hickman played young Chase in the movie The Secret Heart which starred Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, Lionel Barrymore and June Allyson.

1947

Hickman was in For the Love of Rusty (1947), The Son of Rusty (1947), Heaven Only Knows (1947) (starring Bob Cummings, who would play a major role in Hickman's career), Her Husband's Affairs (1948), My Dog Rusty (1948), Rusty Leads the Way (1948),The Boy with Green Hair (1948), The Sun Comes Up (1949), Rusty Saves a Life (1949), Mighty Joe Young (1949), Rusty's Birthday (1949), and The Happy Years (1950), which starred Darryl. As a teen, he and Darryl guest-starred in a 1950 episode of The Lone Ranger titled Two Gold Lockets,

1950

The usually brown-haired Hickman portrayed Chuck MacDonald, Bob Collins's (played by Bob Cummings) crazy teenaged nephew, on the 1950s NBC series The Bob Cummings Show (a.k.a. Love That Bob in reruns), and the blonde title character in CBS's The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

1952

Born in Los Angeles, California, and raised Catholic, Hickman is the younger brother of child actor Darryl Hickman. He graduated from Cathedral High School in 1952 and intended to become a Passionist priest, but ultimately chose not to and attended Loyola University.

1955

Hickman gained wide notice as "Chuck" on The Bob Cummings Show from 1955-59. At the time, he was studying at Loyola. Hickman was one of the first stars to have a breakout character in the series.

1958

In 1958, Hickman was cast as the lead of The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis, which aired on CBS from 1959–63. Although at the show's debut the Dobie character was a teenager in high school, Hickman was then 25 years old.

1960

During the series' run Hickman did the voice for Aladdin in 1001 Arabian Nights (1959). On June 23, 1960, Hickman appeared on NBC's The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford.

1965

Hickman signed a multi-picture deal with American International Pictures. For that studio he starred in Ski Party (1965) opposite Frankie Avalon; How to Stuff a Wild Bikini (1965) with Funicello; and Dr Goldfoot and the Bikini Machine (1965) with Avalon and Vincent Price. He also made a cameo in Sergeant Deadhead (1965).

1967

Hickman had a support part in the comedy Doctor, You've Got to Be Kidding! (1967) but it would be his last feature film for a while. He starred in the pilot for a series, We'll Take Manhattan, but it was not picked up. Neither was Missy's Men.

1977

Hickman found his Future in entertainment behind the scenes, being involved in production roles. From 1977 to 1988, Hickman served as a programming executive at CBS. He took time out for a cameo in the TV movie High School U.S.A. (1983).

1980

In the late 1980s Hickman turned to directing episodic TV, doing episodes of Duet, Charles in Charge, Open House, Designing Women, Get a Life, Head of the Class, Harry and the Hendersons and Sister, Sister.

1988

Hickman reprised his role of Dobie in the TV movie Bring Me the Head of Dobie Gillis (1988). His autobiography is titled Forever Dobie.

1996

He still occasionally acted, appearing in Murder, She Wrote, and A Night at the Roxbury (1996). He had a semi regular role on the TV series of Clueless

2005

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

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