Dean Stockwell death: Quantum Leap and Dune star dies aged 85

J. Kim Murphy administratorJeff Wald, longtime manager, producer and boxing promoter, died on Friday in Los Angeles.

Scott Bakula, who co-starred with the late Dean Stockwell in the beloved sci-fi series Quantum Leap, remembers castmate as a dear friend and mentor in this statement provided to Deadline.

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.

Dean Stockwell, whose acting career spanned seven-decades, has sadly died at the age of 85.

Compulsion. He reprised his role in the 1959 film version, which earned him his first of two Best Actor awards at the Cannes Film Festival.

Dean Stockwell was an actor whose long career included memorable roles on TV in “Quantum Leap” and in movies including the original “Dune” and “Married to the Mob.”Stockwell began his career as a child actor, appearing in movies of the 1940s including “Anchors Aweigh,” “The Green Years,” and “Song of the Thin Man.” Though Stockwell was a prolific child star, he didn’t particularly like acting as a child.

Dean Stockwell belongs to the heavens now. The actor – whose 70-year career included such iconic roles as Admiral’ Al’ Calavicci in NBC’s Quantum Leap – passed away on Sunday (Nov. 7), a rep for the family confirmed to Deadline. Dean reportedly died peacefully at home of natural causes, though no official cause of death was given at the time. The news of Dean’s death was greeted online with sadness over his passing but equal amounts of happiness and appreciation for his incredible talent.

Beloved actor Dean Stockwell has passed away.

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Quantum Leap, has passed away.Stockwell died at home of natural causes, it has been confirmed by a statement provided by his family to Deadline. He was 85 years old.The actor’s film and TV career spanned over 70 years, and saw him star in a big screen adaptation of Sons And Lovers, and Long Day’s Journey Into Night opposite Katherine Hepburn.During a low point in his career, Stockwell considered a pivot to real estate.

Oscar and Emmy-nominated actor Dean Stockwell, famous for his role on Quantum Leap has died aged 85.

TMZ on Monday evening. Stockwell had starred alongside Scott Bakula in all 97 episodes of the sci-fi show which aired over five seasons from 1989 to 1993.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefDean Stockwell, an American actor with a career that spanned more than 70 years, died on Sunday. He was 85.Sources representing the actor say that he died peacefully, in his sleep at home.Among his best credits were a leading role in the sci-fi series “Quantum Leap,”  “Air Force One” and David Lynch 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.

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