Geoffrey Jacob Deuel (January 17, 1943 – December 22, 2024) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Dave Campbell in the American

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television series '' The Young & the Restless'' from 1973 to 1977.

Life and career

Deuel was born in

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, on January 17, 1943. He was best known for playing

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in the film ''

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'' (1970). He appeared in several movie and television productions through the years, including ''

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'' (episode: "The Last Contract", December 31, 1974); ''

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'', '' Ironside'', and '' The Name of the Game'', in which he acted opposite his older brother, Pete Duel (1940–1971). Deuel died from complications of

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, on December 22, 2024, at the age of 81.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* 1943 births 2024 deaths American male television actors Male actors from Rochester, New York American male film actors Deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease 20th-century American male actors {{US-screen-actor-1940s-stub