Acting career that spans 70 years and a rich life have come to an ending. Dean Stockwell, who is most well-known as his role of Admiral Al Calavicci on the Sci-Fi TV drama. Quantum Leap,Natural causes caused his death. He was 85.
Dean. My most trusted friend. My godfather to Amber. Incredible artist. Father figure. Our relationship began on The Boy With Green Hair’s set. We remained close until his final breath.
You can now rest easily, my brother. When Dennis is on your other side, give him a hug. #DeanStockwell pic.twitter.com/BmotHFEmp0
— Russ Tamblyn (@RussTamblyn) November 9, 2021
The following are the Chicago Sun-TimesThis is:
Dean Stockwell, the veteran actor whose film credits include “Married to the Mob,” “Blue Velvet” and “Paris, Texas,” has died. He was 85. The actor, according to media reports died in his sleep Nov. 7.
Stockwell was perhaps best-known for co-starring in the TV series “Quantum Leap” opposite Scott Bakula, earning five Emmy nominations for his role as Admiral Al Calavicci in the sci-fi series and a Golden Globe win for best supporting actor. Sci-fans will also remember him for his role as Brother Cavil in the 2004 TV series revival of “Battlestar Galactica.”
Born in 1936 in West Hollywood, Stockwell’s career spanned more than seven decades. Early film credits include “Anchors Aweigh” opposite Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. He also starred in the controversial anti-war 1948 film “The Boy With Green Hair.” Other film roles include “To Live and Die in L.A.,” “The Rainmaker,” “The Player” and the 1984 version of “Dune.”
Robert Dean Stockwell, according to Wikipedia, was born March 5, 1936 in North Hollywood (California). Deadline
Stockwell, who was seven when he began his acting career, started as a child actor in Broadway and films such as “The Little Prince of Bel Air.” Anchors WeighFrank Sinatra, Gene Kelly. Stockwell was a star along with Errol Flynn. KimGregory Peck, and. Gentleman’s AgreementStockwell was nominated in the Golden Globe Award category for his role as Stockwell. Stockwell starred in the fantasy movie of 1948. The Green Haired Boy.
According to NBC News Stockwell briefly left Hollywood but then returned and moved fluidly into adult roles.
In his 20s, he starred on Broadway as a young killer in the play “Compulsion” and in prestigious films such as “Sons and Lovers.” He was awarded best actor at the Cannes Film Festival twice, in 1959 for the big-screen version of “Compulsion” and in 1962 for Sidney Lumet’s adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s “Long Day’s Journey Into Night.” While his career had some lean times, he reached his full stride in the 1980s.
It was two cult films and a popular sci-fi series that turned him into an American icon: Director David Lynch’s 1986 film noir Blue Velvet, and Director Jonathan Demme’s 1988 comedy Married to MobStockwell won an Academy Award nomination for the film, which made him a fan favorite. Stockwell was a star alongside Scott Bakula from 1989 through 1993. Quantum LeapThe. Stockwell received three Emmy Awards for the series and a Golden Globe. It remains an icon in sci-fi history.
Stockwell, who suffered a stroke in 2015 and was forced to retire from acting, turned his attentions towards a career of artistry. Stockwell exhibited his art and made sales until his passing.
Joy Stockwell and her two children, Stockwell, are his survivors.
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