Who Was The British Guy On Magnum Pi? The Real-Life Story Of Higgins

You’re probably thinking of Jonathan Quayle Higgins III, the British character played by John Hillerman in the popular 1980s TV series *Magnum, P.I.* Hillerman won an Emmy Award for his role in 1987.

Higgins was a former Royal Army officer, and was the estate manager for Robin Masters, a wealthy novelist who lived in a lavish Hawaiian estate. Magnum was a private investigator who lived on the estate as a guest of Masters, much to the chagrin of Higgins. The two had a classic “odd couple” dynamic, with Higgins’s rigid British sensibilities often clashing with Magnum’s laid-back Hawaiian lifestyle.

Higgins was a fascinating character. He was highly intelligent, sophisticated, and cultured, and a bit of a snob. But he was also loyal and had a dry wit that made him a favorite among viewers. Higgins served as a voice of reason for Magnum, often guiding him through his investigations and providing him with valuable insights. He also had a soft spot for Magnum, despite their constant bickering. The show’s creators brilliantly captured the interplay between these two characters, resulting in one of the most memorable and beloved duos in television history.