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Jon-Erik Hexum

American actor and model (1957-1984)

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Occupation

Television actor

Born in

Englewood

Born

November 5, 1957

Zodiac

Scorpio

9,845

days lived

26

age at death

Born
November 5, 1957 in 🇺🇸Englewood
Died
October 18, 1984 (aged 26)
Zodiac
♏︎Scorpio·rooster 🐓
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Jon-Erik Hexum was an American actor and model, known for his lead roles in the TV series Voyagers! and Cover Up, and his supporting role as Pat Trammell in the biopic The Bear. He died from a self-inflicted blank cartridge gunshot to the head in a game of Russian roulette while on the set of Cover Up.

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Sun Sign

Scorpio♏︎

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Moon Sign

Aries♈︎

Dominant Element

Water

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1984
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Age 26

Death of Jon-Erik Hexum

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Oct 18, 1984

Died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head.

Day 9,838
Age 26

Accidental Shooting Incident

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Oct 12, 1984

Suffered a severe head injury from a prop gun accident on set.

Day 9,553
Age 26

Filming of 'Cover Up'

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Jan 1, 1984

Starred as Mac Harper in the CBS television series 'Cover Up'.

1982
Day 8,823
Age 24

Role in 'Voyagers!'

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Jan 1, 1982

Played Phineas Bogg in the science fiction series 'Voyagers!'.

1981
Day 8,458
Age 23

Acting Debut in 'The Haunting of Penthouse'

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Jan 1, 1981

Made his film debut in the horror film 'The Haunting of Penthouse'.

1980
Day 8,092
Age 22

Early Acting Roles

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Jan 1, 1980

Began his acting career with guest spots on television shows.

1979
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Age 21

Graduation from Case Western Reserve University

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Jan 1, 1979

Graduated with a degree in acting and directing.

1977
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Age 19

Transfer to Case Western Reserve University

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Jan 1, 1977

Transferred to study acting and directing.

1975
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Age 17

Enrollment at Michigan State University

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Jan 1, 1975

Began studies in engineering, later switching to theater.

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Age 17

High School Graduation

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Jan 1, 1975

Graduated from Walnut Hills High School.

1970
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Age 12

Early Interest in Performing Arts

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Jan 1, 1970

Developed an early interest in acting and theater.

1957
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Birth of Jon-Erik Hexum

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Nov 5, 1957

Born in Englewood, New Jersey.