Who was Dean Stockwell's wife? Quantum Leap's Admiral Al Calavicci dies at 85
Dean Stockwell, best known for his portrayal of Admiral Al Calavicci in the iconic '90s series 'Quantum Leap', died at 85. He had an illustrious acting career that spanned over seven decades.
A rep for the veteran actor confirmed to TMZ on Monday, November 8, that he died at his home peacefully and of natural causes on Sunday, November 7. Stockwell starred alongside Scott Bakula in all 97 episodes over five seasons of the sci-fi show from 1989 to 1993, earning four Primetime Emmy nominations and even Best Actor in a Supporting Role at the 1990 Golden Globes.
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Stockwell was a multidimensional actor who was also recognized for his work in film, earning an Oscar nomination in the Best Supporting Actor category for his role as Tony 'The Tiger' Russo in 1988's 'Married To The Mob'. He also played memorable parts in classics like the original 'Dune' (1984), 'Paris, Texas' (1984), 'To Live And Die In LA' (1985), 'Blue Velvet' (1986), 'Beverly Hills Cop' (1987), and 'Air Force One' (1997). The North Hollywood native also found major success after joining the cast of 'Battlestar Galactica' in 2006 and starred in the series until 2009. His role in the Edward James Olmos-led series and also his iconic role in 'Quantum Leap' made him a regular fixture at sci-fi conventions across the country.
Who is Dean Stockwell's wife?
Stockwell was first married to actress Millie Perkins, who tied the knot with him on April 15, 1960, but the pair divorced just two years later in 1962. Perkins, now 83, is best known for her debut film role as Anne Frank in 'The Diary of Anne Frank' (1959), and for her supporting actress roles in two 1966 Westerns, 'The Shooting' and 'Ride in the Whirlwind'. Perkins and Stockwell appeared together on 'Wagon Train' in the episode titled "The Will Santee Story". The pair never had any children.
On December 15, 1981, Stockwell married his second wife, Joy Marchenko, a textiles expert who worked in Morocco. The pair went on to have two children of their own — Sophia Stockwell and Austin Stockwell — but they separated in the year 2004. In his final years, Stockwell was said to have been married to Carol Belle. However, there is not much information about her or how she met Stockwell.
Stockwell was born on March 5th, 1936, and was on Broadway by the age of seven. He established a career as a child actor in the 1940s and scored a contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. He earned his name in Hollywood starring in blockbusters including 'Anchors Aweigh' (1945), 'The Green Years' (1946), 'Gentleman's Agreement' (1947), and 'Kim' (1950). Continuing acting as a young adult, Stockwell earned his first lead role in the 1957 Broadway and 1959 screen adaptations of 'Compulsion'. He later earned the Best Actor Award at the Cannes Film Festival for playing Edmund Tyrone in the film adaptation of 'Long Day's Journey Into The Night'.
The acting legend retired from acting in 2015 and sought a career change in recent years. He delved into life as an artist and held exhibitions across the United States under his full name, Robert Dean Stockwell.