Dean Stockwell
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- March 5, 1936 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Died
- November 7, 2021
- Active Years
- 1944–2024 (81 Years)
- Total Credits
- 212 credits in database
Acting Born Mar 5, 1936 Died Nov 7, 2021 North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA 212 credits
Biography
Dean Stockwell was an American actor with a career spanning over 70 years. He began his acting career as a child under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, appearing in films such as Anchors Aweigh, The Green Years, Gentleman's Agreement, The Boy with Green Hair, and Kim. As a young adult, he had a lead role in the 1957 Broadway adaptation of Compulsion and the 1959 screen adaptation. He also played Edmund Tyrone in the 1962 film version of Long Day's Journey into Night, for which he won two Best Actor Awards at the Cannes Film Festival. He was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor.
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Career overview
Dean Stockwell began his acting career as a child under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He appeared in films such as Anchors Aweigh, The Green Years, Gentleman's Agreement, The Boy with Green Hair, and Kim. Stockwell transitioned to more mature roles, including a lead part in the 1957 Broadway production and 1959 screen adaptation of Compulsion.
In 1962, Stockwell played Edmund Tyrone in the film version of Long Day's Journey into Night. This performance earned him recognition at the Cannes Film Festival, where he won two Best Actor Awards. Stockwell's work in the film industry spanned over 70 years, with a career that included numerous film and television appearances.
Throughout his long career, Stockwell accumulated a significant number of acting credits. He continued to work in the entertainment industry until his passing in 2021.
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Career timeline
Neil Young - Boarding House 1978 · Director
The Timekeepers of Eternity
In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s
Along for the RideMax Rose
Entertainment
NCIS: New OrleansEnlistedDeep in the DarknessPersecutedRusty Steel
C.O.G.
President Wolfman
Battlestar Galactica: The PlanThe Nanny ExpressThe Dunwich Horror
The Cool SchoolAl's Beef
The Deal: El trato
American Black Beauty
Battlestar GalacticaThe Manchurian Candidate
InfernoFirst MondayBuffalo Soldiers
Star Trek: EnterpriseCQThe QuickieIn Pursuit
Batman Beyond: Return of the JokerThey Nest
Restraining OrderThe Venice ProjectRites of PassageRites of Passage · Associate ProducerWater Damage
The Shadow MenSinbad: The Battle of the Dark KnightsPhenomenon: The Lost Archives
Stargate SG-1Air Force OneThe RainmakerThe Tony Danza ShowLiving in Peril
Naked SoulsMr. WrongTwilight ManLast ResortUnabomber: The True Story
JAGThe Drew Carey ShowNowhere ManThe LangoliersCan't Hurry Love
Chicago HopeThe Man from Snowy RiverBurke's LawVanishing SonChasers
Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of SupermanBonanza: The Return
The PlayerFatal MemoriesShame
The CommishCrazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper
Captain Planet and the PlaneteersSandinoCatchfire
Quantum LeapBuying TimeLimit UpWhen We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen
Palais RoyaleMarried to the MobJorge, um BrasileiroTucker: The Man and His DreamThe Blue Iguana
Beverly Hills Cop IIThe Gambler: The Legend ContinuesGardens of StoneBanzai RunnerThe Time Guardian
Blue VelvetTo Kill a StrangerPapa Was a Preacher
Full Filmography
212 titles- Neil Young - Boarding House 1978 (2024) Director
- The Timekeepers of Eternity (2021) as Bob Jenkins (archive footage)
- In Hollywood's Backyard: Topanga in the 1970s (2017) as Self
- Along for the Ride (2016) as Self
- Max Rose (2016) as Ben Tracey
- Entertainment (2015) as Frank
- NCIS: New Orleans (2014) as Tom Hamilton
- Enlisted (2014) as Dan
- Deep in the Darkness (2014) as Phil Deighton
- Persecuted (2014) as Dave Wilson
- Rusty Steel (2014) as Hunts
- C.O.G. (2013) as Hobbs
- President Wolfman (2012) as President John Wolfman (archive footage)
- Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009) as Brother Cavil
- The Nanny Express (2009) as Jerry Hewitt
- The Dunwich Horror (2009) as Dr. Henry Armitage
- The Cool School (2008) as Self
- Al's Beef (2008) as The Sherrif
- The Deal: El trato (2006) as Agent Tremayne
- American Black Beauty (2005) as Tim Lane
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as John Cavil
- The Manchurian Candidate (2004) as Mark Whiting
- Inferno (2002) as Mayor Bill Klinger
- First Monday (2002) as Senator Edward Sheffield
- Buffalo Soldiers (2002) as General Lancaster
- Star Trek: Enterprise (2001) as Colonel Grat
- CQ (2001) as Dr. Ballard
- The Quickie (2001) as Michael
- In Pursuit (2001) as Charles Welz
- Batman Beyond: Return of the Joker (2000) as Tim Drake (voice)
- They Nest (2000) as Sheriff Hobbs
- Restraining Order (1999) as Charlie Mason
- The Venice Project (1999) as Senator Campbell
- Rites of Passage (1999) as Del Farraday
- Rites of Passage (1999) Associate Producer
- Water Damage (1999) as Frank Skoufaris
- What Katy Did (1999) as Tramp
- The Shadow Men (1998) as Stan Mills
- Sinbad: The Battle of the Dark Knights (1998) as Bophisto
- Phenomenon: The Lost Archives (1998) as Self - Host
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Doctor Kieran
- Air Force One (1997) as Walter Dean
- The Rainmaker (1997) as Judge Harvey Hale
- The Tony Danza Show (1997) as Frank DiMeo
- Living in Peril (1997) as William
- Midnight Blue (1997) as Katz-Feeney
- McHale's Navy (1997) as Capt. Wallace B. Binghampton
- Pretty as a Picture: The Art of David Lynch (1997) as Self
- Naked Souls (1996) as Duncan
- Mr. Wrong (1996) as Jack Tramonte
- Twilight Man (1996) as Hollis Deitz
- Last Resort (1996) as Grey Wolf
- Unabomber: The True Story (1996) as Ben Jeffries
- JAG (1995) as Edward Sheffield
- The Drew Carey Show (1995) as Hal
- Nowhere Man (1995) as Gus Shepard
- The Langoliers (1995) as Bob Jenkins
- Can't Hurry Love (1995) as Vic Carlucci
- MADtv (1995) as Self
- Deadline for Murder: From the Files of Edna Buchanan (1995) as Aaron Bliss
- Chicago Hope (1994) as Robert St. Clair
- The Man from Snowy River (1994) as Professor Julius Waugh
- Burke's Law (1994) as John Delaney
- Vanishing Son (1994) as Mickey Jo
- Chasers (1994) as Salesman Stig
- In the Line of Duty: The Price of Vengeance (1994) as Jack Lowe
- Madonna - Innocence Lost (1994) as Tony Ciccone
- Justice in a Small Town (1994) as Commissioner Sam Caldwell
- Vanishing Son II (1994) as Mickey Jo
- The Innocent (1994) as Capt. Jason Flaboe
- Lois & Clark: The New Adventures of Superman (1993) as Preston Carpenter
- Bonanza: The Return (1993) as Augustus Brandenburg
- The Player (1992) as Andy Civella
- Fatal Memories (1992) as Det. Robert Morse
- Shame (1992) as Tim Curtis
- The Commish (1991) as Robert Allardyce
- Crazy About the Movies: Dennis Hopper (1991) as Self
- Captain Planet and the Planeteers (1990) as Duke Nukem (voice)
- Sandino (1990) as Capitain Hatfield
- Catchfire (1990) as John Luponi
- Quantum Leap (1989) as Al Calavicci
- Buying Time (1989) as Detective Novak
- Limit Up (1989) as Peter Oak
- When We Were Young: Growing Up on the Silver Screen (1989) as Self
- Palais Royale (1988) as Michael Dattalico
- Married to the Mob (1988) as Tony Russo, Sr.
- Jorge, um Brasileiro (1988) as Mário
- Tucker: The Man and His Dream (1988) as Howard Hughes
- The Blue Iguana (1988) as Detective Carl Strick
- Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) as Chip Cain
- The Gambler: The Legend Continues (1987) as James McLaughlin
- Gardens of Stone (1987) as Capt. Homer Thomas
- Banzai Runner (1987) as Billy Baxter
- The Time Guardian (1987) as Boss
- Blue Velvet (1986) as Ben
- To Kill a Stranger (1986) as John Carver
- Papa Was a Preacher (1986) as John White
- The Twilight Zone (1985) as Martin Decker
- To Live and Die in L.A. (1985) as Bob Grimes
- The Legend of Billie Jean (1985) as Muldaur
- Jeopardy! (1984) as Self - Contestant
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Elliot Easterbrook
- Miami Vice (1984) as Jack Gretsky
- Hunter (1984) as Brother Hobarts
- Dune (1984) as Doctor Wellington Yueh
- Paris, Texas (1984) as Walt
- Hammer House of Mystery and Suspense (1984) as Greg Denver
- The Sweet Scent of Death (1984) as Greg Denver
- The A-Team (1983) as Officer Collins
- Late Night with David Letterman (1982) as Self - Guest
- Wrong Is Right (1982) as Hacker
- Alsino and the Condor (1982) as Frank
- Human Highway (1982) as Otto Quartz
- Human Highway (1982) Director
- Human Highway (1982) Screenplay
- Simon & Simon (1981) as Dr. Griss
- Born to Be Sold (1981) as Marty Helick
- Hart to Hart (1979) as James Francis
- She Came To The Valley (1979) as Pat Westall
- Daniel in the Lions' Den (1978) as Hissar
- A Killing Affair (1977) as Kenneth Switzer
- Tracks (1976) as Mark
- Won Ton Ton: The Dog Who Saved Hollywood (1976) as Paul Levell
- One Away (1976) as Pete Bass
- Les Rendez-vous du dimanche (1975) as Self
- Ellery Queen (1975) as Cliff Waddell
- Three for the Road (1975) as Ethan Crawford
- Win, Place or Steal (1975) as Billy
- Cop on the Beat (1975) as Det. Callan
- Eadweard Muybridge, Zoopraxographer (1975) as Narrator (voice)
- The Pacific Connection (1974) as Miguel
- Police Story (1973) as Ott
- Police Story (1973) as Detective Giacino
- Police Story (1973) as Callan
- Police Story (1973) as Bennett
- Orson Welles' Great Mysteries (1973) as Jerry Norton
- The Werewolf of Washington (1973) as Jack Whittier
- The Streets of San Francisco (1972) as Charlie Blake
- The Adventures of Nick Carter (1972) as Freddy Duncan
- The Loners (1972) as Stein
- Columbo (1971) as Eric Wagner
- Columbo (1971) as Lloyd Harrington
- Cannon (1971) as Tom Longman
- The Last Movie (1971) as Billy the Kid
- The Failing of Raymond (1971) as Raymond
- Paper Man (1971) as Avery Jensen
- Night Gallery (1970) as Charlie Evans
- McCloud (1970) as Pete Lancaster
- The Dunwich Horror (1970) as Wilbur Whateley
- Psych-Out (1968) as Dave
- The Ping-Pong Match (1968) as Ping Pong Player
- Mannix (1967) as Chris Townsend
- The Danny Thomas Hour (1967) as Bruno
- Mission: Impossible (1966) as Gunnar Malstrom
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Michael Vincent Riley
- The F.B.I. (1965) as Darryl Ryder
- Thirty-Minute Theatre (1965) as The Man
- Rapture (1965) as Joseph
- Pas de Trois (1964) Director
- Burke's Law (1963) as Jay Boy Calhoun
- Kraft Suspense Theatre (1963) as Martin Rosetti
- The Greatest Show on Earth (1963) as Harley Brydell
- The Alfred Hitchcock Hour (1962) as David H. Kelsey / William Newmaster
- Combat! (1962) as Rob Lawson
- Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962) as Edmund Tyrone
- Dr. Kildare (1961) as Dr. Rudy Devereux
- The Defenders (1961) as Arnold Foster
- Bus Stop (1961) as Buzz Shelby
- Outlaws (1960) as Billy Joe Minden
- Sons and Lovers (1960) as Paul Morel
- Bonanza (1959) as Matthew Rush
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Lieutenant Katell / Lieutenant Yamuri
- The DuPont Show with June Allyson (1959) as Johnny Perry
- Johnny Staccato (1959) as Dave - the Slasher
- Compulsion (1959) as Judd Steiner
- Wagon Train (1957) as Jimmy Drew
- Wagon Train (1957) as Juan Ortega
- Wagon Train (1957) as Rodney Lawrence
- Wagon Train (1957) as Will Santee
- The Careless Years (1957) as Jerry Vernon
- Gun for a Coward (1956) as Hade (Harry) Keough
- Matinee Theater (1955)
- Matinee Theater (1955) as Carl Mittelbach
- Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955) as Billy Weaver
- Climax! (1954) as Les Marshall
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Private First Class John Townsend
- General Electric Theater (1953) as Clete Weber
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Davis Tucker
- Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)
- Cattle Drive (1951) as Chester Graham, Jr.
- Kim (1950) as Kim
- Stars in My Crown (1950) as John Kenyon
- The Happy Years (1950) as John Humperdink 'Dink' Stover
- The Secret Garden (1949) as Colin Craven
- Down to the Sea in Ships (1949) as Jed Joy
- The Boy with Green Hair (1948) as Peter
- Deep Waters (1948) as Donny Mitchell
- Gentleman's Agreement (1947) as Tommy Green
- The Romance of Rosy Ridge (1947) as Andrew MacBean
- Song of the Thin Man (1947) as Nick Charles Jr.
- The Arnelo Affair (1947) as Ricky Parkson
- The Mighty McGurk (1947) as Nipper
- A Really Important Person (1947) as Billy Reilly
- The Green Years (1946) as Robert Shannon as a child
- Home Sweet Homicide (1946) as Archie Carstairs
- The Valley of Decision (1945) as Paulie
- Anchors Aweigh (1945) as Donald Martin
- Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in Hollywood (1945) as Dean (uncredited)
- Golden Globe Awards (1944) as Self - Nominee
- New Line: Independent Legacies as Self (archive footage)
- Friends and Enemies
- Paperman
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Dean Stockwell best known for?
Dean Stockwell is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Entertainment (2015), NCIS: New Orleans (2014), Battlestar Galactica: The Plan (2009), Brigada Central (1989).
When and where was Dean Stockwell born?
Dean Stockwell was born on March 5, 1936 in North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. They passed away on November 7, 2021.
How many credits does Dean Stockwell have?
Dean Stockwell has accumulated over 212 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1944 to 2024.
What is Dean Stockwell's background in cinema and television?
Dean Stockwell was an American actor with a career spanning over 70 years. He began his acting career as a child under contract to Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, appearing in films such as Anchors Aweigh, The Green Years, Gentleman's Agreement, The Boy with Green Hair, and Kim. As a young adult, he had a lead role in the 1957 Br...
Dean Stockwell by the numbers
212credits
134films
78TV series
1944–2024active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Hallmark Hall of Fame (1951) as Davis Tucker — aged about 15
- The Twilight Zone (1959) as Lieutenant Katell / Lieutenant Yamuri — aged about 23
- Stargate SG-1 (1997) as Doctor Kieran — aged about 61
- Battlestar Galactica (2004) as John Cavil — aged about 68
- Paris, Texas (1984) as Walt — aged about 48
- Columbo (1971) as Eric Wagner — aged about 35
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