Dallas
Jim Davis portrayed Jock Ewing, the tough patriarch and founder of Ewing Oil, in the early seasons of Dallas. His gravel-voiced character anchored the Ewing family at Southfork Ranch amid oil wars and betrayals.Role Details
Jock, played by Davis from 1978 to 1981, embodied the self-made Texas oil baron who built the empire with grit and occasional ruthlessness. He often mediated between sons J.R. and Bobby while clashing with wife Miss Ellie. Davis appeared in the first four seasons, bringing authenticity from his Western background.
Death and Aftermath
Davis passed away from multiple myeloma in April 1981 at age 71, during season 4 production. Producers wrote Jock out via a helicopter crash in South America, avoiding recasting and honoring Davis with tributes in episodes. His performance remains iconic, late-career stardom after decades in B-Westerns.

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