Don Stewart
Film actor
1935 – 2006
Who was Don Stewart?
Donald Bruce Stewart was an American actor best known for his long-running role as attorney Mike Bauer on Guiding Light. Stewart appeared on Guiding Light from 1968 to 1984, with a brief return appearance in 1997.
Although born in Staten Island, New York, Stewart spent his youth in Norfolk, Nebraska. He served six years as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He also later served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve.
Stewart studied opera in New York City and landed a job as an understudy to Robert Goulet in the Broadway production of Camelot. After landing the role of Mike Bauer on Guiding Light, Stewart continued to perform in musical theater and nightclubs. Prior to Guiding Light, he appeared on numerous episodes of the 1960s television series Dragnet.
After leaving Guiding Light, Stewart relocated to California, where he made guest appearances in a number of television series, including L.A. Law, Highway to Heaven, and Knots Landing. He also provided the voice of Clem in the 1991 film Rover Dangerfield. His final public appearance was in a 2001 episode of JAG.
Although a nonsmoker, Stewart died of lung cancer in Santa Barbara, California at age 70.
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- Born
- Nov 14, 1935
Staten Island - Also known as
- Donald Bruce Stewart
- Spouses
- Carol Gemberling
(2005/08 - 2006/01/09) - Susan Tremble
- Carol Gemberling
- Children
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jan 9, 2006
Santa Barbara
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on July 23, 2013
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