Fame aside, John Hillerman is above all a career actor whose career has outlived most of the formats it was recorded on. The filmography reaches back well before the best-known title. By genre, comedy dominates the list. With 44 credits to his name, volume is part of the story. The single most recognizable credit is 'Chinatown', playing Russ Yelburton. 'Blazing Saddles' belongs on any short list of his work. He won the Emmy for 'Magnum, P.I.'. Read more