John Ross "J. R." Ewing, Jr. is a
fictional character in the hit U.S. television series
Dallas (1978–91) and its spin-offs, including the
revived Dallas series (2012–13). The character was portrayed by actor
Larry Hagman from the series premiere in 1978 until his death in late 2012 and was the only actor who appeared in all 356 episodes of the original series. One of the show's most iconic figures, J. R. has been central to many of the series' biggest storylines. He is depicted as a covetous, egocentric, manipulative and amoral oil baron with
psychopathic tendencies, who is constantly plotting subterfuges to plunder his foes and their wealth.