Victor Aaron
American actor (1956–1996)
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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]
September 11, 1956
Victor Aaron | |
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 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) Palm Springs, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–1996 |
| Spouse |
Eduvina Matta
(m. 1980; div. 1984) |
| Children | 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 |
