October 24, 2021
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.
VANDEVER, Michael
Born: 3/10/1937, Coatesville, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
Died: 7/5/2021, Burbank, California, U.S.A.
Michael Vandever’s westerns – actor:
Mackenzie’s Raiders (TV) – 1958 (Trooper Mitchell)
Law of the Plainsman (TV) – 1959 (Tim)
The Rebel (TV) – 1960, 1961 (Woody Dawson, Joe Till)
Frontier Circus (TV) – 1961 (Grant)
The Dakotas (TV) – 1963 (Private Allen Tentrees)
Gunsmoke (TV) – 1965, 1966 (Poorly, Lingo, Ed Gibbijohn)
Rawhide (TV) – 1965 (Print Wecker)
Laredo (TV) – 1967 (Lacy Walsh)
The Virginian (TV) – 1967, 1969 (Jo-Jo, Lee Phillips, Jody Swanson
Bonanza (TV) – 1968 (Davis)
The Oucasts (TV) – 1968 (Trask)
The Quest (TV) – 1976 (Inman)
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