Michael Vandever obit

Michael Vandever Obituary

 

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March 10, 1937 - July 5, 2021 Respected actor and businessman, Michael Vandever, passed away on July 5, 2021. With more than 50 stage, film, and television credits, Michael is perhaps best known for his portrayal of a doomed soldier in 'The Purple Testament' episode of 'The Twilight Zone,' as well as a notable fight scene with George Segal in the film 'The New Interns.' He also guest-starred in numerous TV series including 'Gunsmoke,' 'Laredo,' 'McMillen & Wife,' 'Bonanza,' 'Mannix,' 'Combat,' and 'Batman.' Born in Pennsylvania, Michael graduated from Valley Forge Military Academy before attending Duke University. From there he joined the American Academy in New York before he moved to Hollywood in 1958. He also acted on Broadway in 1960, in a Josh Logan play. Michael soon began being cast in a variety of different roles and quickly became a fan favorite, both with his natural charm and good looks and his powerful performances. Michael was also a SAG Union Activist launching the original Concern Actors Committee (CAC) during the 1971 SAG strike where, ultimately, he selflessly sacrificed his own acting career while fighting for the rights of his fellow actors.Soon afterward, Michael formed Eurocobble, importing engineered modular Italian cobblestone paving. A division of Michael Vandever & Associates, Eurocobble cobblestones are installed in front of the New York Stock Exchange and Wall Street Financial District among many other notable locations. Mr. Vandever is survived by his loving wife, Janet, his daughter Steffini Vandever from a previous relationship, grandchildren Aumber Vandever, Maddison and her husband Richard Ramirez III, Jonah Vandever, and great grandchildren Cecilia and Myah Ramirez.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. A Celebration of Life to be announced at a later date.

Actor

Stone (1979)

Stone

6.8

TV Series

Tim Corker

1979

1 episode

 

Stone (1979)

Stone

7.3

TV Movie

Tim Corker

1979

 

An Enemy of the People (1978)

An Enemy of the People

6.9

1978

 

Kurt Russell and Tim Matheson in The Quest (1976)

The Quest

7.0

TV Series

Inman

1976

1 episode

 

Rock Hudson and Susan Saint James in McMillan & Wife (1971)

McMillan & Wife

7.2

TV Series

Billy Shields

1976

1 episode

 

The Streets of San Francisco (1972)

The Streets of San Francisco

7.3

TV Series

Lou Singer

1974

1 episode

 

Robert Vaughn, June Dayton, and Tasha Lee in The Man from Independence (1974)

The Man from Independence

6.7

TV Movie

Lorenzo Dayton

1974

 

Emergency! (1972)

Emergency!

7.9

TV Series

Russ

1973

1 episode

 

The F.B.I. (1965)

The F.B.I.

7.4

TV Series

George Dowd

1972

1 episode

 

Mike Connors in Mannix (1967)

Mannix

7.4

TV Series

Leonard Brix

1970

1 episode

 

Louis Gossett Jr., Richard Ely, Alex Henteloff, and Hilarie Thompson in The Young Rebels (1970)

The Young Rebels

7.5

TV Series

Prisoner

1970

1 episode

 

Christopher George in The Immortal (1969)

The Immortal

7.5

TV Series

Jensen

1970

1 episode

 

James Drury, Doug McClure, and John McIntire in The Virginian (1962)

The Virginian

7.6

TV Series

Jo-Jo

Chee Phillips

Jody Swanson

1963–1969

3 episodes

 

Bonanza (1959)

Bonanza

7.3

TV Series

Davis

1968

1 episode

 

Don Murray and Otis Young in The Outcasts (1968)

The Outcasts

7.4

TV Series

Trask

1968

1 episode

 

James Arness, Amanda Blake, Milburn Stone, and Dennis Weaver in Gunsmoke (1955)

Gunsmoke

8.1

TV Series

Poorly

Lingo

Eb Gibbijohn ...

1965–1968

4 episodes

 

This Is the Life (1952)

This Is the Life

6.1

TV Series

Carl Smith

1967

1 episode

 

The Rat Patrol (1966)

The Rat Patrol

7.4

TV Series

Lt. Reiner

Lt. Dorf

1967

2 episodes

 

Garrison's Gorillas (1967)

Garrison's Gorillas

7.8

TV Series

Hans Faber

1967

1 episode

 

Laredo (1965)

Laredo

7.5

TV Series

Lacy Walsh

1967

1 episode

 

Adam West and Burt Ward in Batman (1966)

Batman

7.5

TV Series

Mad Dog

1966

2 episodes

 

Combat! (1962)

Combat!

8.4

TV Series

Scott

1966

1 episode

 

Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, and Sheb Wooley in Rawhide (1959)

Rawhide

7.9

TV Series

Print Wecker (uncredited)

1965

1 episode

 

The New Interns (1964)

The New Interns

6.1

Beep

1964

 

Brian Keith, Kevin Corcoran, and Pamela Franklin in A Tiger Walks (1964)

A Tiger Walks

6.2

Helicopter Observer (uncredited)

1964

 

Ripcord (1961)

Ripcord

7.4

TV Series

Mark Brandon

Willie Sandstrom

1963

2 episodes

 

Lee Marvin in The Lawbreakers (1963)

The Lawbreakers

6.8

TV Series

Michael Olds

1963

1 episode

 

Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene, and Larry Ward in The Dakotas (1962)

The Dakotas

7.5

TV Series

Pvt. Allen Tentrees

1963

1 episode

 

Leslie Nielsen, John Beradino, John Clarke, and Greg Roman in The New Breed (1961)

The New Breed

7.6

TV Series

Tommy Simms

1962

1 episode

 

The Law and Mr. Jones (1960)

The Law and Mr. Jones

7.5

TV Series

Jim (as Michael Vandeever)

1962

1 episode

 

Harp McGuire, Jacklyn O'Donnell, and Chris Warfield in Incident in an Alley (1962)

Incident in an Alley

5.7

Gussie Connell

1962

 

13 West Street (1962)

13 West Street

6.3

Young Man (uncredited)

1962

 

Sebastian Cabot, Anthony George, and Doug McClure in Checkmate (1960)

Checkmate

7.4

TV Series

Rick James

1961

1 episode

 

John Derek, Richard Jaeckel, and Chill Wills in Frontier Circus (1961)

Frontier Circus

7.7

TV Series

Grant

1961

1 episode

 

Man-Trap (1961)

Man-Trap

6.0

Bobby Joe (uncredited)

1961

 

The Brothers Brannagan (1960)

The Brothers Brannagan

7.0

TV Series

Jim Collins

1961

1 episode

 

James Gregory in The Lawless Years (1959)

The Lawless Years

6.9

TV Series

Whitey (as Mike Vandever)

1961

2 episodes

 

Nick Adams in The Rebel (1959)

The Rebel

7.8

TV Series

Woody Dawson

Joe Till

1960–1961

2 episodes

 

The Detectives (1959)

The Detectives

7.4

TV Series

Homer

1961

1 episode

 

This Man Dawson (1959)

This Man Dawson

7.5

TV Series

Duke

1960

2 episodes

 

The Case of the Dangerous Robin (1960)

The Case of the Dangerous Robin

8.1

TV Series

Gilbert

1960

1 episode

 

Assignment: Underwater (1960)

Assignment: Underwater

7.2

TV Series

Bob Post

1960

1 episode

 

Lori Martin in National Velvet (1960)

National Velvet

7.5

TV Series

Carl (as Mike Vandever)

1960

1 episode

 

Barbara Stanwyck in The Barbara Stanwyck Show (1960)

The Barbara Stanwyck Show

7.3

TV Series

Teenager

1960

1 episode

 

Rod Serling in The Twilight Zone (1959)

The Twilight Zone

9.0

TV Series

Smitty

1960

1 episode

 

Shelley Fabares, Donna Reed, Carl Betz, and Paul Petersen in The Donna Reed Show (1958)

The Donna Reed Show

7.4

TV Series

Matthew Morgan

1960

1 episode

 

Police Station

6.6

TV Series

Derek

1959

1 episode

 

Congressional Investigator

TV Series

1959

1 episode

 

The Lineup (1954)

The Lineup

7.6

TV Series

Drug buyer (uncredited)

1959

1 episode

 

Michael Ansara in Law of the Plainsman (1959)

Law of the Plainsman

8.0

TV Series

Tim

1959

1 episode

 

Richard Carlson in Mackenzie's Raiders (1958)

Mackenzie's Raiders

7.4

TV Series

Sick Trooper

Trooper Mitchell

1958

2 episodes

 

Goodyear Theatre (1957)

Goodyear Theatre

7.0

TV Series

Patient

1958

1 episode

 

Soundtrack

Jack Elam, Chad Everett, Michael Greene, and Larry Ward in The Dakotas (1962)

The Dakotas

7.5

TV Series

performer: "John Brown's Body" (uncredited)

1963

1 episode