Happy Birthday to actor Dean Stockwell from Rusty Steel! With over 70 years in the business, he has unquestionably earned his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stockwell began his career as a child actor and became recognized in 1945 for his role in Anchors Aweight, starring Frank Sinatra and Gene Kelly. Over a long career, he has played various defining roles. Some of Stockwells most influential work include these top films.
Dune (1984)
Based on Frank Herbert’s 1965 novel, Dune is a science fiction film is centered around a Duke’s son that is on a quest to destroy his father’s evil nemesis, the galactic emperor. After his father’s assassination, the duke leads an army of desert warriors to free their world from the emperor’s rule. The film was director by the creator of Twins Peak, David Lynch. Stockwell plays Doctor Wellington Yueh, a Suk doctor and agent who serves House Atreides. For any science fiction cinephile, this is a must watch and an instant classic.
Blue Velvet (1986)
In this mystery thriller, a young man investigates a severed human ear that belongs to the child of a beautiful nightclub singer. A group of psychopathic criminals are to blame after the kidnapping of her child. David Lynch also directed Blue Velvet, which stars Dean Stockwell as Ben. He plays the creepy pan-sexual pimp and drug dealer that left a lasting impressions on anyone that has seen the film.
Quantum Leap (1989-1993)
Directed by Donald P. Bellisario, Quantum Leap has acquired a cult status among science fiction fans. The American television series stars Dr. Sam Beckett, a physicist who finds himself leaping through spacetime while taking the place of other people to fix historical mistakes. Dean Stockwell stars as Sam’s womanizing, cigar smoking companion named Admiral Al Calavicci, and aids him through his travels. In 1989, Dean Stockwell was awarded at the Golden Globes for Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television for Quantum Physics.
Throughout his long career, Dean Stockwell has been recognized for his outstanding performance. From Twilight Zone, Married to the Mob, and Air Force One, Stockwell is a Hollywood emblem who has earned his place in the Hollywood Hall of Fame.
“I hate to admit it, but you can't do a role unless it's somewhere in your psyche. People don't realize how vast the subconscious is. It's like infinity.” – Dean Sockwell
