Jonathan Quayle Higgins III is a fictional character in the 1980-1988 comedy and crime television series, Magnum, P.I. portrayed by actor John Hillerman. Hillerman won an Emmy for the role in 1987.The character of Higgins appeared in two other television shows: Simon & Simon in 1982, and Murder, She Wrote in 1986. In addition, a 1991 episode of Quantum Leap included a Magnum P.I. fan watching a scene with Higgins in it.