| Birth name | Victor Aaron Ramirez |
|---|---|
| Birth date | September 11, 1956 |
| Birth place | Odessa, Texas, U.S. |
| Death date | September 4, 1996 (aged 39) |
| Death place | Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Spouse | Eduvina Matta (m. 1980; div. 1984) |
| Yearsactive | 1993–1996 |
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.[citation needed]
Death
Aaron died in a car accident on September 4, 1996, at the age of 39, one week before his 40th birthday, when his car was struck at an intersection by a truck that ran a red light. He was survived by two daughters.[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. 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.
External links
- Victor Aaron at IMDb
- Victor Aaron Archived April 15, 2016 at the Wayback Machine at Friend777