Small screen actor Lance Kerwin who starred in James at 16 and Salem’s Lot is dead. The actor tragically passed away on Tuesday in California. The sad news of his passing was announced by his daughter, Savanah.
Former Child Star Lance Kerwin Has Passed On
The tragic news of Kerwin’s death was announced on Facebook by his daughter, Savanah. However, the cause of death is yet to be disclosed. On her Facebook page , Savanah wrote that more information will be revealed in the coming weeks.
A Well-recognized Child Star
At the age of 13 Kerwin got his first TV role. This was in 1974 when he starred in some episodes of Emergency! Kerwin quickly rose to stardom as a small-screen actor in the 1970s. He guest-starred on TV shows like The Bionic Woman , Gunsmoke, and Wonder Woman . In 1977, he got a role for James at 15.
He Experienced A Pivotal Moment On TV
In the 12th episode, James was meant to lose his virginity. This brought about a change in the title to James at 16. Although the show only ran for a year, Kerwin’s performance was widely praised. After that show, he starred in the 1979 movie Salem’s Lot.
Kerwin’s Marital Life
Kerwin continued to act in the 1980s and 90s. His last TV appearance was in 2022 for The Wind & the Reckoning. Kerwin married his first wife, Kristen Landsdale but they got divorced. Later in 2000, he got married to his second wife Yvonne.
He Had legal Issues At Some Point
In 2010, it was revealed that the actor relocated to Hawaii. Also, it was known that he was placed on a five-year probation. The probation was after Kerwin pleaded guilty to a theft charge.
More Of His Legal Misconduct
The actor was caught making false documents. This was so he could receive food stamps and state medical assistance.
He Later Became A Pastor
Kerwin was reportedly working as a U-turn for Christ program leader and a pastor. A GoFundMe page in 2021 revealed the actor had fallen very ill and was suffering from health issues.
Inside His Background
The American actor was born on November 6th, 1960 in Newport Beach, California. Kerwin became well known for his explicit roles in films during his teen and childhood years in the 1970s. He played the lead role in films including The Loneliest Runner .
He Was The Youngest Child
Kerwin was 62 when he died on January 24th, 2023. He was active in his career from 1974 to 2023. Kerwin was also the youngest child. He had four brothers and his brother, Shane, was his stand-in.
His Parents Were Both In The Entertainment Business
The actor was raised in Lake Elsinore, California. He was trained in acting by his father who was an acting coach. Kerwin’s mother was a performer who later became a talent agent. His acting skills were praised by former theater critic and British Film institute governor, John Holmstrom.
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Kerwin Once Gave Up Acting
Kerwin first gave up acting in the mid-1990s but later returned in 2022. Most of his serious acting roles were focused on anguished characters who were facing difficult challenges. Other of his films include Children of Divorce and The Boy Who Drank Too Much.
His Life As A Family Man
Kerwin had a daughter, Savanah with his first wife, Kristen Landsdale. He later had four children with his second wife Yvonne.
