Tom Stern was an American actor and producer best known for his roles in “Clay Pigeon,” “The Devil’s Brigade,” and “Angels from Hell.” Born on November 24, 1932, in New York City, he became notable for his work in films and television until his passing on March 18, 2024, in California.
Personal and Family Life
Tom Stern was married to actress Samantha Eggar from October 24, 1964, until their divorce on March 24, 1971. They had two children together, Jenna and Nicolas Stern. His daughter, Jenna, was born on September 23, 1967. He also had a child, Cameron Cash, with another partner, Alana Cash.
Death and Legacy
Tom Stern passed away on March 18, 2024, in California. His contributions to cinema, particularly in the genre of biker films in the 1960s, earned him the nickname the “Orson Welles” of that era. His legacy continues through his children and the films he created, which have left a lasting impact on filmmakers and fans alike.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Entity | 1982-09-30 | Woody Browne |
| The Devil’s Brigade | 1968-05-15 | Capt. Cardwell |
| The Spy Who Came in from the Cold | 1965-12-16 | CIA Agent |
| Hell’s Angels ’69 | 1969-09-10 | Chuck |
| Can Heironymus Merkin Ever Forget Mercy Humppe and Find True Happiness? | 1969-03-19 | Producer Ron |
| Angels from Hell | 1968-06-05 | Mike |
| Clay Pigeon | 1971-08-01 | Joe Ryan |
| The Hallelujah Trail | 1965-06-23 | Kevin O’Flaherty |
| Riding Fast | 1983-01-01 | Spider |
| Emmanuelle in Space 3: A Lesson in Love | 1994-08-02 | Old Haffron |
| You’ve Got To Be Smart | 1967-04-28 | |
| Emmanuelle in Space 4: Concealed Fantasy | 1994-09-27 | Old Haffron |
| Aunt Mary | 1979-12-05 | Hawk Coach |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Billy Boles |
| Mannix | 1967-09-16 | Lee Traherne |
| The Mod Squad | 1968-09-24 | Kurt |
| Police Story | 1973-03-20 | Marty |
| Run, Joe, Run | 1974-09-07 | Trasker |
| The Loner | 1965-09-18 | Rob Clark |
| Run for Your Life | 1965-09-13 | Tony Bell |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Tom Cole |