David Oliver (actor)
David Oliver | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 31, 1962 Concord, California, U.S. |
| Died | November 12, 1992 (aged 30) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Years active | 1982–1992 |
| Partner | Terry Houlihan[1] |
David Oliver (January 31, 1962 – November 12, 1992) was an American stage, film and television actor.
Career[edit]
Oliver was one of eight children born to Pat and William Oliver in Concord, California.[2] He began his acting career in 1982. From 1983 to 1985, Oliver played the role of Perry Hutchins on the daytime soap opera Another World. In 1986, he starred as Chad Anderson in the soap Santa Barbara (1986). Also in 1986, he played the role of Sam Gardner in the acclaimed miniseries A Year in the Life. The miniseries then became a regular weekly series in the fall of 1987 on NBC for one season. Oliver's screen wife in both the miniseries and regular series was played by Sarah Jessica Parker. He also appeared in several stage roles including the San Diego Civic Light Opera's productions of The Unsinkable Molly Brown and Li'l Abner. Oliver was also one of the founding members of Young Artists United.[2] Shortly before his death, he had a small role in an episode of Star Trek: The Next Generation and also in the play Elegies staged at the Canon Theater in Beverly Hills.[1]
Death[edit]
On November 12, 1992, Oliver died at his Los Angeles home of complications due to AIDS.[3][1] His memorial service was held on November 18 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in the Hollywood Hills.[2]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Tucker's Witch | Episode: "Abra-Cadaver" | |
| 1983–1985 | Another World | Perry Hutchins | Regular cast member |
| 1985 | Lady Blue | Josh Viland | Episode: "Beasts of Prey" |
| 1986 | Santa Barbara | Chad | 2 episodes |
| 1986 | A Year in the Life | Sam Gardner | Miniseries |
| 1986 | Night of the Creeps | Steve | |
| 1987-1988 | A Year in the Life | Sam Gardner | 22 episodes |
| 1987 | 21 Jump Street | Kerry Graham | Episode: "My Future's So Bright, I Gotta Wear Shades" |
| 1987 | If It's Tuesday, This Must Be Belgium | David Swanson | Television movie |
| 1988 | Defense Play | Scott Denton | |
| 1988 | Deadly Intent | Gallery Extra | Direct-to-video release |
| 1989 | The Horror Show | Vinnie | |
| 1989 | Protect and Surf | Mike Deegan | Television movie |
| 1990 | Murder, She Wrote | Jeff Ogden | Episode: "Deadly Misunderstanding" |
| 1991 | Edward II | Thug | |
| 1992 | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Young Man | Episode: "Cost of Living" |
| 1992 | Shadowchaser | Murray | Direct-to-video release |
| 1992 | Miracle in the Wilderness | Lt. Reid | Television movie |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "David Oliver, 30, Dies; A TV and Stage Actor". The New York Times. November 19, 1992. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ a b c "David Oliver; Featured in TV's 'Year in the Life'". Los Angeles Times. November 18, 1992. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
- ^ "AIDS Kills Television Actor". The Bulletin. Bend, Oregon. Associated Press. November 18, 1992. p. 3. Retrieved October 20, 2015.
External links[edit]
- David Oliver at IMDb
- 1962 births
- 1992 deaths
- 20th-century American male actors
- AIDS-related deaths in California
- American male film actors
- American male musical theatre actors
- American male soap opera actors
- American male stage actors
- American male television actors
- American gay actors
- Male actors from California
- People from Concord, California
- 20th-century American singers
- 20th-century American male singers
- 20th-century American LGBT people