Portrait of Lance Kerwin

Lance Kerwin

Bio: Lance Michael Kerwin (November 6, 1960 – January 24, 2023) was an American actor, known primarily for roles in television and film during his childhood and teen years in the 1970s. He played lead roles in the TV series James at 15, and the made-for-TV films The Loneliest Runner and Salem's Lot
Born: Sun, Nov 06 1960
Birthplace: Newport Beach, California, USA

Death: Tue, Jan 24 2023
Lance Kerwin is 62 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of The Wind & the Reckoning
The Wind & the Reckoning
Lance Kerwin was 61 in The Wind & the Reckoning as 'Anderson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 24 2022
Poster of Outbreak
Outbreak
Lance Kerwin was 34 in Outbreak as 'American Mercenary'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 10 1995
Poster of Final Verdict
Final Verdict
Lance Kerwin was 30 in Final Verdict as 'Harry Johnson'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 09 1991
Poster of Challenger
Challenger
Lance Kerwin was 29 in Challenger
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 25 1990
Poster of Enemy Mine
Enemy Mine
Lance Kerwin was 25 in Enemy Mine as 'Joey Wooster'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 12 1985
Poster of The Fourth Wise Man
The Fourth Wise Man
Lance Kerwin was 24 in The Fourth Wise Man as 'Passhur'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 30 1985
Poster of The Snow Queen
The Snow Queen
Lance Kerwin was 24 in The Snow Queen as 'Kay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 11 1985
Poster of A Killer in the Family
A Killer in the Family
Lance Kerwin was 22 in A Killer in the Family as 'Ray Tison'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 30 1983
Poster of The Mysterious Stranger
The Mysterious Stranger
Lance Kerwin was 21 in The Mysterious Stranger as '#44'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 11 1982
Poster of Advice to the Lovelorn
Advice to the Lovelorn
Lance Kerwin was 21 in Advice to the Lovelorn as 'Larry Ames'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 30 1981
Poster of Side Show
Side Show
Lance Kerwin was 20 in Side Show as 'Nick Pallas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 05 1981
Poster of Children of Divorce
Children of Divorce
Lance Kerwin was 20 in Children of Divorce as 'Tony Malik'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 24 1980
Poster of The Boy Who Drank Too Much
The Boy Who Drank Too Much
Lance Kerwin was 19 in The Boy Who Drank Too Much as 'Billy Carpenter'.
Movie Released: Wed, Feb 06 1980
Poster of The Meanest Men in the West
The Meanest Men in the West
Lance Kerwin was 17 in The Meanest Men in the West
Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1978
Poster of Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy
Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy
Lance Kerwin was 16 in Young Joe, the Forgotten Kennedy as 'Joe, Jr. (Age 14)'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 18 1977
Poster of James at 15
James at 15
Lance Kerwin was 16 in James at 15 as 'James Hunter'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Cheering Section
Cheering Section
Lance Kerwin was 16 in Cheering Section as 'Bob'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1977
Poster of The Death of Richie
The Death of Richie
Lance Kerwin was 16 in The Death of Richie as 'Russell Werner'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 10 1977
Poster of The Loneliest Runner
The Loneliest Runner
Lance Kerwin was 16 in The Loneliest Runner as 'John Curtis as a Youth'.
Movie Released: Mon, Dec 20 1976
Poster of Amelia Earhart
Amelia Earhart
Lance Kerwin was 15 in Amelia Earhart as 'David Putnam'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 25 1976
Poster of Long Way Home
Long Way Home
Lance Kerwin was 14 in Long Way Home as 'Ramey Holvak'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 07 1975
Poster of Reflections of Murder
Reflections of Murder
Lance Kerwin was 14 in Reflections of Murder as 'Chip'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 24 1974
Poster of The Greatest Gift
The Greatest Gift
Lance Kerwin was 13 in The Greatest Gift as 'Ramey Holvak'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 04 1974
Poster of The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer
The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer
Lance Kerwin was 13 in The Cloning of Clifford Swimmer as 'Todd Swimmer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1974
Poster of The Healers
The Healers
Lance Kerwin was 13 in The Healers as 'Kennedy Brown'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 22 1974
Poster of Pssst! Hammerman's After You!
Pssst! Hammerman's After You!
Lance Kerwin was 13 in Pssst! Hammerman's After You! as 'Ezzie'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jan 16 1974

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Child Star Confidential
Child Star Confidential
Lance Kerwin was 45+ in Child Star Confidential as 'Self'.
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Sat, Apr 15 2006
Poster of 100 Greatest Kid Stars
100 Greatest Kid Stars
Lance Kerwin was 44+ in 100 Greatest Kid Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 13 2005
Poster of The New Lassie
The New Lassie
Lance Kerwin was 28+ in The New Lassie
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 08 1989
Poster of Murder, She Wrote
Murder, She Wrote
Lance Kerwin was 23+ in Murder, She Wrote as 'Eddie Frayne'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 30 1984
Poster of Finder of Lost Loves
Finder of Lost Loves
Lance Kerwin was 23+ in Finder of Lost Loves as 'Adam Hill'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 22 1984
Poster of Faerie Tale Theatre
Faerie Tale Theatre
Lance Kerwin was 21+ in Faerie Tale Theatre as 'Kay'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 11 1982
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Lance Kerwin was 21+ in Hotel as 'Ron Kerwin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Simon & Simon
Simon & Simon
Lance Kerwin was 21+ in Simon & Simon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Nov 24 1981
Poster of Salem's Lot
Salem's Lot
Lance Kerwin was 19+ in Salem's Lot as 'Mark Petrie'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 17 1979
Poster of CBS Library
CBS Library
Lance Kerwin was 18+ in CBS Library as 'Russ'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 21 1979
Poster of Trapper John, M.D.
Trapper John, M.D.
Lance Kerwin was 18+ in Trapper John, M.D.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 23 1979
Poster of James at 16
James at 16
Lance Kerwin was 16+ in James at 16 as 'James Hunter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 05 1977
Poster of Battle of the Network Stars
Battle of the Network Stars
Lance Kerwin was 16+ in Battle of the Network Stars
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Nov 13 1976
Poster of Good Heavens
Good Heavens
Lance Kerwin was 15+ in Good Heavens
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Feb 29 1976
Poster of The Bionic Woman
The Bionic Woman
Lance Kerwin was 15+ in The Bionic Woman
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 14 1976
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Lance Kerwin was 15+ in Wonder Woman as 'Jeff Hadley'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of The Family Holvak
The Family Holvak
Lance Kerwin was 14+ in The Family Holvak
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 07 1975
Poster of Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
Lance Kerwin was 13+ in Little House on the Prairie as 'Danny Peters'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 11 1974
Poster of Police Story
Police Story
Lance Kerwin was 12+ in Police Story as 'Joey Jr.'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Mar 20 1973
Poster of ABC Afterschool Special
ABC Afterschool Special
Lance Kerwin was 11+ in ABC Afterschool Special as 'Ezzie, Peter Finley, Buzz, Adam Rush, P.J. / The President's Son'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 04 1972
Poster of Emergency!
Emergency!
Lance Kerwin was 11+ in Emergency! as 'Wheeler Boy'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 22 1972
Poster of Cannon
Cannon
Lance Kerwin was 10+ in Cannon
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 14 1971
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Lance Kerwin was 0+ in Gunsmoke as 'Tommy Harker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955