Kevin Hagen
Biography
Kevin Hagen was an American actor born on April 3, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, and he passed away on July 9, 2005, at the age of 77. He was known for his role as Dr. Hiram Baker on NBC's television series Little House on the Prairie. Hagen was the son of professional ballroom dancers Haakon Olaf Hagen and Marvel Lucile Wadsworth. After his father abandoned the family when Kevin was five, he was raised by his mother, grandmother, and two aunts, with assistance from his uncle, who was a physician. He moved to Portland, Oregon, as a teenager, attended Jefferson High School where he played baseball and football, and later attended Oregon State University before enlisting in the U.S. Navy.
Career overview
Kevin Hagen was an American actor born in Chicago, Illinois, on April 3, 1928. He passed away on July 9, 2005, at the age of seventy-seven. Throughout his career, he accumulated ninety-nine known acting credits. He was best known for his television role as Dr. Hiram Baker on the NBC television series Little House on the Prairie. In addition to his signature role on that series, Hagen was recognized for his appearances in various other television productions, including The Twilight Zone, Mash, and Thriller.
Before his career in acting, Hagen grew up with his family after being raised by his mother, grandmother, and two aunts, following his father's departure when Kevin was five years old. His family later relocated to Portland, Oregon, when he was a teenager. During his youth, he played baseball and football at Jefferson High School, and later attended Oregon State University. Following this, he enlisted in the United States Navy after World War II, serving in San Diego. Throughout his life, Hagen was married four times and spent a period as a single parent.
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132 titles- The Ambulance (1990) as Cop at Stables
- Bonanza: The Next Generation (1988) as Nathaniel Amsted
- Matlock (1986) as Dr. Halvern
- Power (1986) as Cop
- Amazing Stories (1985) as Rob Wellan
- Little House: The Last Farewell (1984) as Dr. Hiram Baker
- Little House: Look Back to Yesterday (1983) as Dr. Hiram Baker
- Little House: Bless All the Dear Children (1983) as Dr. Hiram Baker
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Tommy Luna
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Colonel Andrew Stonewall Hamilton
- Power (1980) as Paul Hackett
- The Hunter (1980) as Poker Player
- Knots Landing (1979) as Butler
- The San Pedro Bums (1977) as Mr. McClory
- Quincy, M.E. (1976)
- Joe Forrester (1975)
- Bronk (1975)
- Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Hiram Baker
- Police Woman (1974) as Norris
- Honky Tonk (1974)
- The Soul of Nigger Charley (1973) as Colonel Blanchard
- Prologue to Wounded Knee (1973) as Ken Shaeffer
- M*A*S*H (1972) as Colonel Coner
- The Delphi Bureau: The Merchant of Death Assignment (1972) as Luke
- Monty Nash (1971) as Sheriff Mannings
- Vanished (1971) as Matthew Silkworth
- Dead Men Tell No Tales (1971) as Karl
- The Bold Ones: The Senator (1970) as Jasper Lick
- Weekend of Terror (1970) as Lieutenant Papich
- A Storm in Summer (1970) as Policeman
- The Bold Ones: The New Doctors (1969) as Fairchild
- The Learning Tree (1969) as Doc Tim Cravens
- Land of the Giants (1968) as Insp. Dobbs Kobick
- The Mod Squad (1968) as Evans
- Lancer (1968)
- The Outcasts (1968)
- Ironside (1967)
- Mannix (1967) as Alan Guthrie
- Mannix (1967) as Jackson
- The High Chaparral (1967) as Dolph Tanner
- The Guns of Will Sonnett (1967) as Kingman
- Cimarron Strip (1967) as Dum Dum
- The Last Challenge (1967) as Frank Garrison
- The Ride to Hangman's Tree (1967) as Prisoner (Uncredited)
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as David Webster
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Kurt Lom
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Dave Klinger
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Sgt. Maddox
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as McDonnell
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Greek Sword Leader
- The Time Tunnel (1966) as Alien Planet Leader
- Felony Squad (1966)
- Blue Light (1966)
- The Wild Wild West (1965) as Silas Crotty
- Lost in Space (1965) as Alien
- The Big Valley (1965) as Harry Coleman
- The Big Valley (1965) as Charlie
- The Big Valley (1965) as Sheriff Zack Fain
- The Big Valley (1965) as Barney
- The Big Valley (1965) as Amos Farrell
- The Big Valley (1965) as Zack Case
- Branded (1965) as Paul Mandell
- Shenandoah (1965) as Mule - Rebel Deserter
- Daniel Boone (1964) as John Dobson
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Alex Stokes
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Bart Wallace
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Krolik
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Darien Dawson
- Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) as Komal
- Profiles in Courage (1964) as Sweet
- Rio Conchos (1964) as Blondebeard
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Nilsen
- The Lieutenant (1963)
- The Man from Galveston (1963) as John Dillard
- The Virginian (1962) as Oscar Swenson
- The Virginian (1962) as Albert Morgan
- General Electric True (1962)
- The Gallant Men (1962)
- Rider on a Dead Horse (1962) as Jake Fry
- Cain's Hundred (1961) as Charlie Chinn
- The New Breed (1961) as Arne Halverson
- Straightaway (1961)
- Thriller (1960) as Sgt. Spivak
- Thriller (1960) as Arno Lunt
- Outlaws (1960)
- Bonanza (1959) as Brother Guy
- Bonanza (1959) as Sheriff King
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Pete Radcliff
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as James Webber
- Rawhide (1959) as Jess Cain
- The Untouchables (1959) as Swede Kelso
- The Untouchables (1959) as Jan Tobek
- The Deputy (1959) as Kemmer
- Laramie (1959)
- Hawaiian Eye (1959) as Brother Love
- Riverboat (1959) as John Hollister
- Mr. Lucky (1959) as Jojo
- Pork Chop Hill (1959) as Cpl. Kissell
- The Rifleman (1958)
- Lawman (1958) as Kulp
- Bat Masterson (1958) as Ace Williams
- 77 Sunset Strip (1958)
- Westinghouse Desilu Playhouse (1958)
- Yancy Derringer (1958) as John Colton
- Gunsmoke in Tucson (1958) as Clem Haney
- Perry Mason (1957) as Sgt. Burke
- Perry Mason (1957) as Jacob Leonard
- Perry Mason (1957) as Samuel Carleton
- Wagon Train (1957) as Lansing
- Wagon Train (1957) as Claymore
- Wagon Train (1957)
- Maverick (1957) as Justin Radcliffe
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957)
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Judd Bowman
- Have Gun, Will Travel (1957) as Jory - Townsman
- M Squad (1957) as Eddie Ferguson
- The Walter Winchell File (1957)
- Cheyenne (1955) as Joseph Moran
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bill Jennings
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Coney
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Nate
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Bowman
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Hobie
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Emmett
- Gunsmoke (1955) as Judge Josh Pike
- Lassie (1954)
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Ghost
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Pete
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Harry Pell
- Dragnet (1951)
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Policeman
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951) as Jacobi
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kevin Hagen best known for?
Kevin Hagen is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Ambulance (1990), Amsterdamned (1988), Amazing Stories (1985), Solar Crisis (1992).
When and where was Kevin Hagen born?
Kevin Hagen was born on April 3, 1928 in Chicago, Illinois, USA. They passed away on July 9, 2005.
How many credits does Kevin Hagen have?
Kevin Hagen has accumulated over 132 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1951 to 1990.
What is Kevin Hagen's background in cinema and television?
Kevin Hagen was an American actor born on April 3, 1928, in Chicago, Illinois, and he passed away on July 9, 2005, at the age of 77. He was known for his role as Dr. Hiram Baker on NBC's television series Little House on the Prairie. Hagen was the son of professional ballroom dancers Haakon Olaf Hagen and Marvel Lucile...