Dean Stockwell

Nolte: Top 5 Dean Stockwell Movies

Most of us discovered Dean Stockwell, who died last week at age 85, by way of the television series Quantum Leap (1989-1993), where he memorably portrayed Admiral Al Calavicci, a cigar-chomping horn dog and right-hand to Sam (series star Scott Bakula). Over 97 episodes, Stockwell showed up every week with that unmistakable gleam in his eye to help Sam fix American history and find his way home.

Actor Dean Stockwell poses in Feb 1989 at an unknown location. (AP Photo/Alan Greth)