The actor, whose career in film and TV spanned more than 70 years, was best known for his starring role in the sci-fi series,"Quantum Leap."NEW YORK -- Dean Stockwell, a top Hollywood child actor who gained new success in middle age in the sci-fi series “Quantum Leap” and in a string of indelible performances in film, including David Lynch's “Blue Velvet,” Wim Wenders' “Paris, Texas” and Jonathan Demme's “Married to the Mob,” has died. He was 85.
“My way of working is still the same as it was in the beginning — totally intuitive and instinctive,” he told The New York Times in 1987. “But as you live your life, you compile so many millions of experiences and bits of information that you become a richer vessel as a person. You draw on more experience.”
“The only time he ever complained was when we called him on the golf course and told him we were ready for him to come to work,” recalled Bakula in a statement Tuesday. “He used to announce his presence on the sound stage , with a bellowed, ‘The fun starts now!’ Truer words were never spoken.” A producer at MGM was impressed by Dean and persuaded the studio to sign him. His first significant role was as Kathryn Grayson’s nephew in the 1945 musical “Anchors Aweigh,” which starred Gene Kelly and Frank Sinatra.
“I never really wanted to be an actor,” he said. “I found acting very difficult from the beginning. I worked long hours, six days a week. It wasn’t fun.” It wasn’t the only time he dropped out. But, he said, “I came back each time because I had no other training.” In 1960, Stockwell married Millie Perkins, best known for her starring turn as Anne in the 1959 film “The Diary of Anne Frank.” The marriage ended in divorce after only two years.
I almost him at wizardworldchicago, i use to watch on married to the mob & Quantum Leap, he was a winner with Emmy's & Golden globes,also he will be missed. RIPDeanStockwell .
Praying for all he left behind
RIP
RIP!!
Great actor. His dry, understated delivery will be missed.
I JUST watched Married to The Mob last week! Awesome movie 🎥🙏🏾
Tony 'The Tiger' Russo. RIP Dean Stockwell.
Anyone who ever saw the scene with him and the kid in Battlestar Galactica knows the man could do drama. Not a pleasant scene, but very appropriate for the character.
He was The Boy With Green Hair.
Great actor, will be missed. The Langoliers was a personal favorite of mine. RIP.
Condolences
Not to forget David Lynch's Dune!
Rest in peace, you very great actor and great man
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