Victor Aaron

Victor Aaron Ramirez (September 11, 1956 – September 4, 1996) was a Native American actor of the Yaqui tribe. 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]

Victor Aaron
Aaron in The Rockford Files telefilm "Godfather Knows Best" (1996)
Born
Victor Aaron Ramirez

(1956-09-11)September 11, 1956
Odessa, Texas, U.S.
DiedSeptember 4, 1996(1996-09-04) (aged 39)
near Palm Springs, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Years active1993–1996
Spouse(s)
Eduvina Matta
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(m. 1980; div. 1984)​
Children2

Early life

Victor Aaron Ramirez was born on September 11, 1956 in Odessa, Texas.[3] His parents were members of the Yaqui tribe. Growing up, Aaron grew up in a mobile home with his brothers and sisters in a poor family of Native Americans. After graduating from high school in Austin, Aaron got married and worked for a casino. Afterwards, he moved to California and became an actor.

Personal life

In 1984 Aaron divorced Eduvina with whom he had two daughters.

Victor was the grandson of the famous West Texas boot maker, Jose Ramirez.

Death

Aaron died in a car accident on September 4, 1996 at the age of 39, seven days before his 40th birthday.[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

References
  1. Vincent Terrace, Encyclopedia of Television Subjects, Themes and Settings (McFarland & Co., 2007), 32.
  2. T. Mike Childs, "John Redcorn and Big Mountain Fudge Cake," The Rocklopedia Fakebandica, (Macmillan, 2004), 109.
  3. "Victor Aaron - Actor". www.davickservices.com.
  4. "Others who will be in the calendar". The Missoulian. Montana, Missoula. November 19, 1996. p. 13. Retrieved May 25, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. https://www.mysanantonio.com/entertainment/television/amp/S-A-actor-Joss-cracks-up-Parks-and-5945227.php


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