Dean Stockwell Dead: ‘Quantum Leap’ Star, Oscar and Emmy Nominees Was 85 – Deadline
Dean Stockwell, an actor with a career that spanned more than 70 years, died on Sunday. He was 85.
Among his best credits was a leading role in the sci-fi series “Quantum Leap,” “Air Force One” and David Lynch's films “Dune” and “Blue Velvet.”
Born as Robert Dean Stockwell in March 1936, Stockwell began his career as a child actor under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. His first known film appearance was in “Valley of Decision” in 1945. Other early titles included “Anchors Aweigh” and “The Green Years.”
Dean Stockwell, an actor with a career that spanned more than 70 years, died on Sunday. He was 85.
Among his best credits was a leading role in the sci-fi series “Quantum Leap,” “Air Force One” and David Lynch's films “Dune” and “Blue Velvet.”
Born as Robert Dean Stockwell in March 1936, Stockwell began his career as a child actor under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. His first known film appearance was in “Valley of Decision” in 1945. Other early titles included “Anchors Aweigh” and “The Green Years.”