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{{short description|American actor}}

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{{Infobox person
| name = Donald Bruce Stewart
| image = Don_Stewart_in_Carnival_Magic_1983.jpg
| caption = Don Stewart in Carnival Magic 1983
| birth_name = Donald Bruce Stewart
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1935|11|14}}
| birth_place = [[New York City]], U.S.
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2006|1|9|1935|11|14}}
| death_place = [[Santa Barbara, California]], U.S.
| occupation = Actor
| years_active =
| spouse = {{marriage|Susan Tremble|1973|1993|end=div}}
| website =
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'''Donald Bruce Stewart''' (November 14, 1935{{spaced ndash}}January 9, 2006) 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.
'''Donald Bruce Stewart''' (November 14, 1935{{spaced ndash}}January 9, 2006) 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.


== Early life ==
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]].
Although born in [[New York, New York]], Stewart spent his youth in [[Norfolk, Nebraska]]. He served six years as a pilot in the [[United States Air Force]] for which he was highly decorated. He later served in the [[U.S. Navy]] and [[U.S. Naval Reserve]].

== Acting career ==
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Stewart studied opera in [[New York City]] and landed a job as an [[understudy]] to [[Robert Goulet]] in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production of ''[[Camelot (musical)|Camelot]]''. After landing the role of Mike Bauer on ''[[Guiding Light]]'', Stewart continued to perform in musical theater and nightclubs, including the 1964 production of ''[[Babes in the Wood (musical)|Babes in the Wood]]''. Prior to ''Guiding Light'', he appeared on numerous episodes of the 1960s television series ''[[Dragnet (series)|Dragnet]]''.


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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]]'', Beverly Hills: 90210, 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 (TV series)|JAG]]''.
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Stewart studied opera in [[New York City]] and landed a job as an [[understudy]] to [[Robert Goulet]] in the [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] production of ''[[Camelot (musical)|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 (series)|Dragnet]]''.


== Death ==
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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 (TV series)|JAG]]''.
Stewart died of [[lung cancer]] in [[Santa Barbara, California]] at age 70. He had previously been diagnosed with aplastic anemia of unknown cause, which limited his treatment options. He was survived by his two daughters, Dr. Heather-Michelle Stewart and Genevra Stewart.


==Filmography==
Although a nonsmoker, Stewart died of [[lung cancer]] in [[Santa Barbara, California]] at age 70. He was survived by his second wife and two daughters from his first marriage.
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|1944|| ''[[Arizona Whirlwind]]'' || Donny Davis ||
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|1965|| ''[[The Virginian (TV series)|The Virginian]]'' episode "The Letter of the Law" || Sheriff Lathrop ||
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|1981|| ''[[Carnival Magic (film)|Carnival Magic]]'' || Markov ||
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|1983|| ''[[Lost (1983 film)|Lost]]'' || Jeff Morrison ||
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|1985|| ''[[American Ninja]]'' || Victor Ortega ||
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|1990|| ''[[Future Zone]]'' || Richards ||
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|1991|| ''[[Rover Dangerfield]]'' || Clem || Voice
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|1996|| ''Listen'' || Reporter ||
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==External links==
==External links==
*{{IMDb name|id=0829327|name=Don Stewart}}
*{{IMDb name|id=0829327|name=Don Stewart}}
*[http://forum.bcdb.com/forum/_C19_F44/Soap_opera_actor_Don_Stewart_dead_at_70_P57703 Soap opera actor Don Stewart dead at 70]
*[http://forum.bcdb.com/forum/_C19_F44/Soap_opera_actor_Don_Stewart_dead_at_70_P57703/ Soap opera actor Don Stewart dead at 70]{{dead link|date=January 2024|bot=medic}}{{cbignore|bot=medic}}


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Latest revision as of 22:36, 24 January 2024

Donald Bruce Stewart
Don Stewart in Carnival Magic 1983
Born
Donald Bruce Stewart

(1935-11-14)November 14, 1935
New York City, U.S.
DiedJanuary 9, 2006(2006-01-09) (aged 70)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
OccupationActor
Spouse
Susan Tremble
​
​
(m. 1973; div. 1993)​

Donald Bruce Stewart (November 14, 1935 – January 9, 2006) 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.

Early life

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Although born in New York, New York, Stewart spent his youth in Norfolk, Nebraska. He served six years as a pilot in the United States Air Force for which he was highly decorated. He later served in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Naval Reserve.

Acting career

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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, including the 1964 production of Babes in the Wood. 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, Beverly Hills: 90210, 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.

Death

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Stewart died of lung cancer in Santa Barbara, California at age 70. He had previously been diagnosed with aplastic anemia of unknown cause, which limited his treatment options. He was survived by his two daughters, Dr. Heather-Michelle Stewart and Genevra Stewart.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
1942 Where Trails End Donny Bedford
1943 Wild Horse Stampede Donny Wallace
1944 Arizona Whirlwind Donny Davis
1965 The Virginian episode "The Letter of the Law" Sheriff Lathrop
1981 Carnival Magic Markov
1983 Lost Jeff Morrison
1985 American Ninja Victor Ortega
1990 Future Zone Richards
1991 Rover Dangerfield Clem Voice
1996 Listen Reporter
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