Son, Preston Hagman, born 2 May 1962.

Is good friends with Donna Mills. She starred with him as his wife in a short-lived 1971 sitcom, just 9 years before she starred with him again on, "Knots Landing" (1979).

Son of Mary Martin.

Is the only actor to appear in all 357 episodes of "Dallas" (1978).

Bears a striking resemblance to professional wrestling announcer Jim Ross. Ross is often simply referred to as "J.R."

Was one of the few players on "Dallas" (1978) to stay on for the entire series.

Daughter, Kristina Mary Heidi Hagman, born 17 February 1958.

Made his stage debut as a Seabee in the London production of "South Pacific", which starred his mother. In 1989, Mary Martin would recall, "Larry could really sing, too. Still can, but he doesn't like to". Another Seabee, also making his stage debut in the production, was Sean Connery.

Best remembered by the public for his starring roles as J.R. Ewing in Dallas (1978) and as Major Tony Nelson in I Dream of Jeannie (1965).

Holds the record for the greatest number of consecutive appearances by a leading actor in an hour-long prime time dramatic series, for his 357 appearances on "Dallas" (1978).

The Malibu house in which he used to live is now owned by the singer Sting.

His Ojai, California ranch is called Heaven.

Turned down the starring role on the short-lived sitcom "The Waverly Wonders" in favor of "Dallas" (1978).

Is a long-time friend of the late 'Carroll O'Connor (I)', and spoke at O'Connor's funeral on 26 June 2001. O'Connor gave Hagman's daughter, Heidi Hagman, a part in "Archie Bunker's Place" (1979) in the early 1980s.

Is an avid fan of "The Sopranos" (1999).

Although he still requires autograph seekers to sing him a song or recite a poem, he no longer ask for them to tell him a joke because the fans would tell him dirty jokes.

Was best friends with legendary Who drummer Keith Moon whom he met on the set of the movie Stardust (1974).

Granddaughters: Noelle, Rebecca, and Tara.

His wife is from Sweden, and they own a house in her old hometown Sundsvall, that they visit every year.

Is Bridget Fonda`s godfather.

Daughter, Kristina Mary Heidi Hagman, born 17 February 1958. Son, Preston Hagman, born 2 May 1962.

Is a long-time friend of the late Carroll O`Connor, and spoke at O`Connor`s funeral on 26 June 2001. O`Connor gave Hagman`s daughter, Heidi Hagman, a part in "Archie Bunker`s Place" (1979) in the early 1980s.

Is a vegetarian.

Used to live next door to Burgess Meredith in the early 1980s.

Is a huge supporter of the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation

Collects canes, hats and flags

Enjoys skiing, backpacking, fishing, sailing, and touring in his personally designed custom motorhome

Chairman of the American Cancer Society`s Great American Smokeout

He produced and directed shows for servicemen while he was stationed in the U. S. Air Force.

Attended Bard College in Anandale-on-the-Hudson, New York for one year

Requires autograph seekers to sing a song for him or tell him a joke before giving his autograph. He says that he does it so he gets something back from his fans.

Earned a reported $75,000 to $100,000 an episode for "Dallas" (1978) in 1980.

Had a liver transplant. [1996]

Son is Preston Hagman. Daughter, Heidi Hagman, appeared in "All in the Family" spinoff.

He refuses to speak one day a week, simply as a test of his self discipline.

He met his wife while he was stationed in England, UK.

Served in the U.S. Air Force.

Has a ring made from the gallstones that were removed during his liver transplant.

Offered to pay for drug rehab for Robert Downey Jr. in 1996, after Downey asked to borrow $100,000 from him.

Loves motorcycles, and owns a Harley.

Broke his collar bone when he was a child.