Perhaps one of television's all-time devilish characters, J.R. Ewing was also one of the greatest. He made Dallas the long running hit series it was. This entire site is a tribute to Larry Hagman and his accomplishments as J.R. Ewing.
Larry Hagman played J.R. Ewing on "Dallas" during it's entire run from 1978 - 1991. Then again in reunion movies "J.R. Returns" and later in "War Of The Ewings".
JR wasn't all evil, he had a deep affection for his family. JR was driven by a desire to make Ewing Oil the strongest independent oil company in the world.
Jim Davis, played Jock Ewing on Dallas from 1978 until his actual death in real life in 1981.
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