Brandon de Wilde
| Brandon deWilde | |
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In the television program Jamie.
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| Born |
Andre Brandon deWilde April 9, 1942 Brooklyn, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 1972 (aged 30) Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Motor vehicle crash |
| Resting place | Pinelawn Memorial Park GPS: 40.451264 - 73.232000 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1950–72 |
| Notable work | The Member of the Wedding, Shane, Blue Denim, Hud |
| Spouse(s) |
Susan M. Maw (m. 1963; div. 1969) Janice Gero (m. 1972–72) |
| Children | 1 |
Andre Brandon deWilde (April 9, 1942 – July 6, 1972) was an American theater, film, and television actor. 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.
Before the age of 12, he had many accomplishments. He was the first child actor awarded the Donaldson Award, he filmed his role in The Member of the Wedding, and he starred in his most memorable film role as Joey Starrett in the film Shane (1953). He had also been nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, and starred in his own sitcom Jamie on ABC. He 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.
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.
Andre Brandon deWilde was the son of Frederic A. "Fritz" deWilde and Eugenia (née Wilson) deWilde. Fritz deWilde was the only son of Dutch immigrants who changed their surname from Neitzel-de Wilde to "deWilde" when they emigrated to the United States. He was a descendant of the Dutch merchant and seigneur , who was married to Cornelia Henrica Neitzel. Fritz deWilde became an actor and Broadway production stage manager. Eugenia was a part-time stage actress.
After deWilde's birth, the family moved from Brooklyn to Baldwin, Long Island.
DeWilde made his much-acclaimed Broadway debut at the age of seven in The Member of the Wedding. He was the first child actor to win the Donaldson Award, and his talent was praised by John Gielgud the following year. He also starred in the 1952 film version of the play, which was directed by Fred Zinnemann.
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