Lance Kerwin

2023 - 1 - 25

Lance Kerwin, 'Salem's Lot' actor, dead at 62 (CNN)

Lance Kerwin, an actor best known for his role on the TV miniseries "Salem's Lot" and other notable series throughout the '70s, has died, his talent agent ...

His work in the cult-favorite miniseries earned him regular invites to horror conventions. He also starred in the 1977 coming-of-age series “James at 15,” a show notable for its authentic depiction of teen life in a manner that was not often seen on TV at the time. Kerwin went on to appear in “Salem’s Lot,” the 1979 TV adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, directed by Tobe Hooper.

Lance Kerwin, 'James at 15,' 'Salem's Lot,' star, dead at 62 (WOKV)

Actor Lance Kerwin, who starred in the 1970s television drama “James at 15″ and was a vampire hunter in “Salem's Lot,” died Tuesday. He was 62.

In 1976, he starred in the drama “ [The Loneliest Runner](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074814/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0).” [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/tv/obituaries-people-news/lance-kerwin-james-at-15-1235502420/). As Mark Petrie, Kerwin protected his small New England town against vampires, according to [IMDb.com](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_2). [>> Read more trending news](/news/trending/) [Outbreak](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0114069/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0),” and he returned to the screen in the 2022 movie “ [The Wind & the Reckoning](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5696284/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_1),” [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/tv/obituaries-people-news/lance-kerwin-james-at-15-1235502420/) reported. The episode resulted in thousands of letters protesting the subject, the entertainment news website reported. [Variety](https://variety.com/2023/tv/obituaries-people-news/lance-kerwin-james-at-15-1235502420/) reported. [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/25/entertainment/lance-kerwin-death/index.html) reported. [James at 15](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075519/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0)″ and was a vampire hunter in “ [Salem’s Lot](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0079844/?ref_=fn_al_tt_2),” died Tuesday. [The Family Holvak](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0072498/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0),” which depicted life in Tennessee during the 1930s, [People](https://people.com/tv/lance-kerwin-star-of-james-at-16-salems-lot-dead/) reported. [IMDb.com](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075519/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0). [Entertainment Weekly](https://ew.com/tv/lance-kerwin-dead-james-at-16-star/) reported.

Lance Kerwin, <em>James at 16</em> and <em>Salem's Lot</em ... (EW.com)

Lance Kerwin, the former child actor best known for his roles on the coming-of-age TV series 'James at 16' and in the Stephen King miniseries 'Salem's Lot,' ...

"He was a good guy." He also had a memorable turn as Mark Petrie in Salem's Lot, the 1979 horror miniseries adapted from King's 1975 novel. His role as James Hunter, a teenager adjusting to life in Boston after his father uproots the family from Oregon, in James at 16 (which premiered as James at 15) propelled him to heartthrob status.

Lance Kerwin, teen star of 1970s TV shows 'James at 16' and ... (USA TODAY)

Lance Kerwin, an actor known for his roles on 1970s television shows like "James at 16" and "Salem's Lot," has died. He was 62.

I want to write. [GoFundMe](https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-lance-kerwin-and-his-family?utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR0dOGHiLXyToQ6qAsmxgRnlX9cRK1wS_7JnHVi0unujDsygCLlGfxsSZNQ) formed to help Kerwin and his family achieve financial stability as he made a return to acting, Kerwin left Hollywood to become an overseer of the U-Turn for Christ ranch in Perrin, California in 1997. "I want to direct. I wouldn’t mind having more time to myself. He added: "But even if 'James at 15' never makes it to 'James at 16' ... He recently appeared in the 2022 film "The Wind & the Reckoning."

Lance Kerwin, Star of James at 16 and Salem's Lot , Dead at 62: 'He ... (Yahoo)

The actor was known for his roles on the 1979 limited series Salem's Lot and the NBC teen drama James at 16.

Former Child Star Lance Kerwin Dead at 62 (E! Online)

Lance Kerwin—known for his roles in Salem's Lot and James at 15—died on Jan. 24 at age 62, his agent confirmed, calling him a "compassionate person."

And the shows I was a part of and the people I worked with…I carry it to this day." And we'd talk about the character and talk about the film." In fact, he recalled reading plays after school and performing them in front of his parents, as well as penning a letter to idol [Clint Eastwood](https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiWhrPEneT8AhWXIUQIHTDzASkQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eonline.com%2Fnews%2Fclint_eastwood&usg=AOvVaw2rryjVivJIqS45fKdnmrNu). "He was looking forward to resuming his acting career, he recently had a role in the The Wind and the Reckoning, I enjoyed our time together and considered him a friend as well as client. In the series, James struggles with adjusting to his new life after his family moves across the country from Oregon to Massachusetts. "I've worked with Lance for two years, he was an intelligent, funny and compassionate person," Boitano said in a statement.

Lance Kerwin, 'James At 16' & 'Salem's Lot' Star, Dead At 62 (ETCanada.com)

Actor Lance Kerwin was died at age 62; a cause of death was not given. Kerwin is best known for his starring role in the 1970s TV drama "James at 16", ...

“We appreciate all the kind words, memories, and prayers that have been shared. [People](https://people.com/tv/lance-kerwin-star-of-james-at-16-salems-lot-dead/), Kerwin landed his first major role in 1975’s “The Family Holvak”, and the following year was cast in the leading role in Michael Landon’s autobiographical TV movie “The Loneliest Runner”. Kerwin is best known for his starring role in the 1970s TV drama “James at 16”, and his subsequent role in the Stephen King television adaptation of “Salem’s Lot”.