James Barrie Sikking ( born March 5 , 1934 ) , credited as James or James B. Sikking , is an American actor known for his Emmy-nominated role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series `` Hill Street Blues '' .
James Barrie Sikking ( born March 5 , 1934 ) , credited as James B. Sikking , is an American actor known for his Emmy Award-nominated role as Lt. Howard Hunter on the 1980s NBC TV series `` Hill Street Blues '' .