Dean Stockwell Dies: ‘Quantum Leap’ Star Was 85

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David Lynch has paid tribute to the late Dean Stockwell in a new YouTube video.The actor starred in Lynch’s 1986 classic Blue Velvet as Ben, memorably singing Roy Orbison‘s ‘In Dreams’.Stockwell died at home of natural causes, it has been confirmed by a statement provided by his family to Deadline.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticDean Stockwell, who died Sunday at 85, made every movie and television show he was in better. As an actor, he had a scurrilous twinkle that could light up a scene.

Dean Stockwell, who died Sunday at the age of 85, already had a child star and movie star on his resume when he was cast as the co-lead opposite Scott Bakula in the 1989 sci-fi series Quantum Leap, created by Donald P. Bellisario. Stocklwell’s role as Albert “Al” Calavicci, USN on the show, which ran on NBC for five seasons, made him a TV star and earned him four Emmy nominations and a Golden Globe award.

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.

Quantum Leap actor Dean Stockwell has died at the age of 85. The actor, whose career in film and TV spanned more than 70 years, passed away on 7 November.

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.

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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.