Don Stewart (actor)
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Donald Bruce Stewart (born November 14, 1935, in Staten Island, New York; died January 9, 2006, in Santa Barbara, California) was an American actor best known for his long-running role as Mike Bauer on Guiding Light. Stewart appeared on Guiding Light from 1968 to 1984, with a brief return appearance in 1997.
Although born in New York, Stewart spent his youth in Norfolk, Nebraska, the son of a physician. He spent six years as a pilot in the United States Air Force. He later also served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve.
He 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 also continued to perform in musical theater and nightclubs.
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, among others. He also provided the voice of Clem in the 1991 film Rover Dangerfield. His last appearance was in a 2001 episode of JAG.
Although a nonsmoker, Stewart died of lung cancer. He was survived by his second wife and two daughters from his first marriage.
[edit] External links
- Don Stewart at the Internet Movie Database
- [1] Soap opera actor Don Stewart dead at 70
