Legendary actor Dean Stockwell, renowned for his role in Quantum Leap, has passed away at the age of 85.
Legendary actor Dean Stockwell has died at the age of 85.
The star, renowned for his role in Quantum Leap, passed away from natural causes on Sunday morning, a representative told TMZ.
His Hollywood career spanned almost 70 years, as he started as a child actor for MGM Studios in the 1940s, The Sun reported.
Stockwell is best known for his role as Admiral Al Calavicci on the popular sci-fi show Quantum Leap between 1989 and 1993.
Scott Bakula, Stockwell’s co-star on Quantum Leap, said Dean “had the greatest work ethic”.
He told ABC7: “He was a breath of fresh air and kept me laughing. He was unique in his determination to make each role his own.”
Fans have paid tribute to Stockwell following his death.
Filmmaker and journalist Bilge Ebiri said: “RIP Dean Stockwell, a great actor who never met a scene he couldn’t steal.”
Director Mark Huestis described Stockwell as a “great, underrated” American actor.
In a Facebook tribute, he said: “Throughout he demonstrated both his versatility and enormous sensitivity, vulnerability, and depth as an actor. I loved him. He will be missed.”
One fan said: “Rest in peace Dean Stockwell, an actor of wonderful range and versatility.”
And, another commented: “I think Dean Stockwell was probably the first actor I ever loved, he was just so goddamned suave on Quantum Leap.
“Then you get older and see him pop up all over and realise he was actually one of the greatest character actors of all time. What a legacy! RIP.”
Friends branded Stockwell a “rebel” who liked to laugh, smoke cigars, and play golf, according to Deadline.
Stockwell also featured in the 1945 comedy movie Anchors Aweigh that starred actors Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly.
He received a Best Supporting Actor Oscar nomination for his role in the 1988 comedy-crime movie Married to the Mob.
Stockwell also starred in films such as Blue Velvet, Paris, Texas, and the original Dune.
He played Brother Cavil in the revival of the sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica between 2004-2009 and appeared at many science fiction conventions.
The actor is survived by his wife Joy and their two children.
This article originally appeared in The Sun and was reproduced with permission
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