American theater, film, television actor (1942–1972)
Brandon deWilde
In the television program Jamie (1953–54).
Born
Andre Brandon deWilde
(1942-04-09)April 9, 1942
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Died
July 6, 1972(1972-07-06) (aged 30)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Resting place
Pinelawn Memorial Park GPS: 40.451264 - 73.232000
Occupation
Actor
Years active
1950–1972
Notable work
The Member of the Wedding, Shane, Blue Denim, Hud, In Harm's Way
Spouses
Susan M. Maw
(m. 1963; div. 1969)
Janice Gero
(m. 1972)
Children
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Andre Brandon deWilde (April 9, 1942 – July 6, 1972) was an American theater, film, and television actor.[1] Born into a theatrical family in Brooklyn, he debuted on Broadway at the age of seven and became a national phenomenon by the time he completed his 492 performances for The Member of the Wedding.[2][3] He won a Donaldson Award for his performance, becoming the youngest actor to win one, and starred in the subsequent film adaptation for which he won a Golden Globe Award.
DeWilde is best known for his performance as Joey Starrett in the film Shane (1953) for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also starred in his own sitcom Jamie on ABC and became a household name making numerous radio and TV appearances before being featured on the cover of Life magazine on March 10, 1952, for his second Broadway outing, Mrs. McThing.[2][3]
He continued acting in stage, film and television roles into adulthood before his death at age 30 in a car crash in Colorado on July 6, 1972.[3]
^Obituary Variety, July 12, 1972.
^ ab"Brandon deWilde, 30, Is Killed In Traffic Accident in Colorado". The New York Times. July 7, 1972.
^ abcAylesworth, Thomas G., Hollywood Kids c. 1987, E. P. Dutton, New York, NY, ISBN 0-525-24562-6 (pp. 233–235)
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