Dean Stockwell Overview:

Legendary actor, Dean Stockwell, was born Robert Dean Stockwell on Mar 5, 1936 in Hollywood, CA. As of December 2025, Dean Stockwell was 89 years old.

MINI BIO:

Appealing American boy actor with dark, curly hair. As a young adult, he offered two excellent performances, in Compulsion and Sons and Lovers, but his star career got away from him in the sixties: some said he was too choosy. Maybe he is just a clever actor who lacks the strength and stature of a superstar. Married to Millie Perkins 1960-1964. An Oscar nominee for Married in the Mob, he won renewed popularity in the 1990s in the TV series Quantum Leap. Brother of actor Guy Stockwell.

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HONORS and AWARDS:

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Although Stockwell was nominated for one Oscar, he never won a competitive Academy Award.

Academy Awards

YearAwardFilm nameRoleResult
1988Best Supporting ActorMarried to the Mob (1988)N/ANominated
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He was honored with one star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the category of Motion Pictures.

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Dean Stockwell Quotes:

Dave: It's all just one big plastic hassle.


Dave: Reality is a deadly place. I hope this trip is a good one.


Arthur Straus: When we made the deal, you said you could take orders. You said you wanted me to command you.
Judd Steiner: I do - as long as you keep your part of the agreement.


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Godfather of Amber Tamblyn.

Son Austin born November 5 1983 and daughter Sophia born July 1985.

Auditioned for the role of Michael Corleone in The Godfather (1972).

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