Whatever Happened To The Stars Of Dallas?

From 1978 to 1991, Dallas was one of the biggest shows on television. The CBS series lasted for an incredible 14 seasons, providing its weekly viewers with all types of plot twists, cliffhangers, and unforgettable characters. Let’s find out what the stars of the show are up to today.

Larry Hagman as J.R. Ewing

“J.R.,” or Larry Hagman, appeared on every episode of Dallas, totaling 357 shows in all. Hagman played J.R. as a manipulative oil tycoon that couldn’t be trusted, especially by his rival Cliff Barnes. Hagman played the role of J.R. so well that he was actually named the best all-time villain in TV history by TV Guide!

Larry Hagman – deceased

Larry Hagman was originally supposed to be more of a supporting actor on the show, but the writers and producers quickly saw how important his character was. After Dallas concluded, Larry appeared in Nixon, Primary Colors, and other movies. He also appeared on other TV series, including I Dream of Jeannie. Sadly, Larry died at 81 years old in 81. He died due to leukemia.

Linda Gray as Sue Ellen Ewing

Playing Sue Ellen Ewing, J.R.’s wife, Linda Gray was great as a somewhat typical Souther woman who had a heart of gold. It was heartbreaking for viewers to see Sue Ellen forgive J.R. again and again for his many betrayals and trespasses. As time went on, the character started developing a drinking problem and finally left J.R. in season 12, shocking viewers .

Linda Gray – now

Actress Linda Gray was very successful from Dallas. She not only won an Emmy Award for the role, but also received a pair of Golden Globe nominations, as well. While Linda really enjoyed working in theater, she was also seen on shows and films such as Oscar and Accidental Meeting. She is divorced and has two children.