Victor Aaron | |
|---|---|
 Aaron in The Rockford Files telefilm "Godfather Knows Best" (1996) | |
| Born | Victor Aaron Ramirez September 11, 1956 Odessa, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | September 4, 1996 (aged 39) near Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–1996 |
| Spouse |
Eduvina Matta
(m. 1980; div. 1984) |
| Children | 2 |
Victor Aaron Ramirez (September 11, 1956 – September 4, 1996) was an American actor of Yaqui descent. He was the original voice of John Redcorn on King of the Hill, which was taken over by Jonathan Joss in the show's second season following Aaron's death.[1][2]
Early life
Victor Aaron Ramirez was born on September 11, 1956, in Odessa, Texas.[3] His parents were of Yaqui ancestry. Aaron grew up in a mobile home with his brothers and sisters in a poor family. After graduating from high school in Austin, he got married and worked for a casino. Afterward, he moved to California and became an actor.
Personal life
In 1984 Aaron divorced Eduvina with whom he had two daughters.
Victor was the grandson of the famous West Texas bootmaker, Jose Ramirez.
Death
Aaron died in a car accident on September 4, 1996, at the age of 39, seven days before his 40th birthday, when his car was struck at an intersection by a truck that ran a red light.[4][5] The King of the Hill episode "The Order of the Straight Arrow" is dedicated to his memory.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Geronimo: An American Legend | Ulzana | |
| 1994 | Silent Fury | ||
| 1996 | The Sunchaser | Webster Skyhorse | |
| 1996 | Bulletproof | Hispanic Man |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Burke's Law | Oscar | Episode: "Who Killed Good Time Charlie?" |
| 1994 | A Perry Mason Mystery: The Case of The Grimacing Governor | John Sleepwater | TV movie |
| 1996 | The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best | Mercer Pinetree | TV movie |
| 1996 | Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman | Pawnee Elder | Episode: "One Nation" |
| 1996 | Dead Man's Walk | Gomez | TV mini-series, 2 episodes |
| 1996 | Crazy Horse | Touch the Clouds | TV movie |
| 1997 | King of the Hill | John Redcorn (voice) | 2 episodes; posthumous release |
References
- ↑ Vincent Terrace, Encyclopedia of Television Subjects, Themes and Settings (McFarland & Co., 2007), 32.
- ↑ T. Mike Childs, "John Redcorn and Big Mountain Fudge Cake," The Rocklopedia Fakebandica, (Macmillan, 2004), 109.
- ↑ "Victor Aaron - Actor". www.davickservices.com.
- ↑ "Others who will be in the calendar". The Missoulian. Montana, Missoula. November 19, 1996. p. 13. Retrieved May 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "S.A. Actor Joss cracks up 'Parks and Recreation' cast". December 9, 2014.
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