Stephen Oliver Welzig (November 29, 1941 – March 5, 2008), known as Stephen Oliver, was an American actor.
Biography
Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Oliver portrayed the character of Lee Webber in the TV series Peyton Place from 1966 to 1968. He later portrayed the character Tom Hudson in early episodes of Bracken's World (1970). He made guest appearances in such other TV series as Starsky and Hutch, CHiPs, The Streets of San Francisco, and appeared in biker movies such as Motorpsycho (1965), Angels from Hell (1968), Werewolves on Wheels (1971) and Cycle Psycho (1973). In addition, Oliver co-starred in drive-in films such as The Van (1977), and Malibu Beach (1978).
Personal life
Oliver was married three times: Lana Wood (1966-1966; annulled) Andrea Cyril (divorced) Anna Geirstottir (divorced) He has one daughter, four grandchildren, and two great grandchildren through first partner, which were confirmed through DNA testing.
Death
He died on March 5, 2008, in Big Bear City, California at the age of 66 from stomach cancer.
Filmography
Film
1965 - Motorpsycho! as Brahmin
1968 - Angels from Hell as Speed
1971 - Werewolves on Wheels as Adam
1973 - The Bloody Slaying of Sarah Ridelander as Chelsea Miller
1975 - Fugitive Lovers as Blue Schuyler
1977 - The Van as Dugan
1978 - Malibu Beach as Dugan
Television
1966-1968 - Peyton Place as Lee Webber (143 episodes) 1972-1976 - The Streets of San Francisco as Shandy / Mark Dillon / Bret Wilson 1969-1970 - Bracken's World as Tom Hudson (26 episodes) 1970 - The Immortal as Nat King 1977 - Code R as Jacobson