Photo: It is unclear as to whether the press-materials were distributed by Kerwin's personal publicity agency or if they were distributed by NBC, which was the network that aired the television series James at 15. / Public domain (source: Wikimedia Commons)
Lance Kerwin was born on November 6, 1960 in Newport Beach, California, United States. Public records list Lance Kerwin as a television actor and film actor. Death is recorded on January 24, 2023, at the age of 62.
My Take
Lance Kerwin carries the texture of 1970s American television for me. Born in Newport Beach, he anchored James at 15 and shone in films like Salem's Lot, doing his finest work as a child and teen actor. Performers who held the center of the screen that young leave a real imprint on a generation's living-room memories. His acting had a delicate, inward quality that still holds up rather than feeling dated. He passed in 2023, and looking back I simply want to acknowledge a genuinely fine, underappreciated talent. Quietly, I tip my hat to him.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Lance Kerwin
- Name (Japanese)
- ランス・カーウィン
- Reading
- らんす・かーうぃん
- Born
- November 6, 1960 – January 24, 2023
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rat
- Origin
- Newport Beach, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / television actor / film actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lance%20Kerwin
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6483437
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Lance Kerwin born?
Born November 6, 1960.
When did Lance Kerwin die?
Died January 24, 2023, aged 62.
Where was Lance Kerwin from?
Lance Kerwin was from Newport Beach, California, United States.
What did Lance Kerwin do?
Lance Kerwin worked as actor, television actor, film actor.
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