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

(1935-11-14)November 14, 1935
DiedJanuary 9, 2006(2006-01-09) (aged 70)
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

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

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

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

Year Title Role Notes
1942Where Trails EndDonny Bedford
1943Wild Horse StampedeDonny Wallace
1944Arizona WhirlwindDonny Davis
1965The Virginian episode "The Letter of the Law"Sheriff Lathrop
1981Carnival MagicMarkov
1983LostJeff Morrison
1985American NinjaVictor Ortega
1990Future ZoneRichards
1991Rover DangerfieldClemVoice
1996ListenReporter
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