Background
Stewart, Donald Bruce was born on November 14, 1935 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of George and Marian Stewart.
Stewart, Donald Bruce was born on November 14, 1935 in Staten Island, New York, United States. Son of George and Marian Stewart.
Student, Hastings College, 1955. Student, Florida State University extension.
Stewart appeared on Guiding Light from 1968 to 1984, with a brief return appearance in 1997. Although born in Staten Island, New York, Stewart spent his youth in Norfolk, Nebraska. He served six years as a pilot in the United States Air Force.
He also later served in the United States. Navy and United States. Naval Reserve.
Stewart studied opera in New York City and landed a job as an understudy to Robert Goulet in the Broadway production of Camelot. After landing the role of Mike Bauer on Guiding Light, Stewart continued to perform in musical theater and nightclubs.
Prior to Guiding Light, he appeared on numerous episodes of the 1960s television series Dragnet. After leaving Guiding Light, Stewart relocated to California, where he made guest appearances in a number of television series, including Los Angeles Law, Highway to Heaven, and Knots Landing.
He also provided the voice of Clem in the 1991 film Rover Dangerfield.
His final public appearance was in a 2001 episode of Judge Advocate General. Although a nonsmoker, Stewart died of lung cancer in Santa Barbara, California at age 70.
Host telethons for Cerebral Palsy, Easter Seals, March of Dimes. Also benefit performances American Cancer Society, Fight for Signt, United Jewish Appeal. Served as Commander, Strategic Air Command United States Air Force, 1956-1961.
Served as Commander United States Naval Reserve, 1968-1981. Retired Commander; Member Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity, American Federation of television and Radio Artists.
Married Susan Tremble (divorced ). Children: Heather Michelle, Genevra. Married Carol Gemberling, 2005.