John Francois DeMave (born December 8, 1935)[2] is an American television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing Forest Ranger Bob Erickson in CBS's television series Lassie.[1]
Jack De Mave | |
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| Born | John Francois DeMave
born December 7,1933 (aged 87) |
| Occupation | Television actor |
| Years active | 1962–2008 |
| Spouse | Camille De Mave[1] |
De Mave began his career in 1962, appearing in the television series Surfside 6. He guest-starred in television programs including F Troop, Marcus Welby, M.D., The Fugitive, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Daniel Boone, Adam-12 and Wagon Train, and The Doris Day Show.[3] In 1968, De Mave joined the cast of CBS's television series Lassie, playing the role of Forest Ranger Bob Erickson.[4][5][6]
De Mave played the role of Dr. Gregory Eldridge in the soap opera television series Days of Our Lives and the role of Cal Clinton in The Bold and the Beautiful. His father was a professional boxer.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c "No Pets Permitted In Apartment Where Lassie's Godfather Lives". Sapulpa Daily Herald. September 28, 1969. p. 18. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jack De Mave | Actor". IMDb. Retrieved 2023-11-11.
- ^ McGee, Garry (November 22, 2010). Doris Day: Sentimental Journey. McFarland. p. 259. ISBN 978-0-7864-6107-3 – via Google Books.
- ^ "A New Cast-But Same Old Lassie". Oakland Tribune. October 17, 1968. p. 16. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Collins 1993, pp.163-164
- ^ Cain, Dana (1998). Film & TV Animal Star Collectibles. Antique Trader Books. p. 21. ISBN 978-0-9306-2598-6 – via Google Books.
Bibliography
edit- Collins, Ace (1993). Lassie: A Dog's Life. New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 978-0-1402-3183-0.