Wednesday, February 22, 2012

1970s DC Live Action TV (Wonder Woman 1974, Shazam! 1974-1976, Secrets of Isis 1975-1976): Where are They Now?

LAST UPDATED September 1, 2016. * = Newly added name. Specific titles noted only for 2014-on. Information derived from the imdb.

Due to the large number of actors playing superheroes and superheroes (only a few “civilian” characters appeared), Legends of the Superheroes is covered separately here: http://saneinsanities.blogspot.com/2012/02/legends-of-superheroes-actors-where-are.html
Additionally, Wonder Woman (1975-1979 series) has now been splintered off to give it more room to breathe:

Wonder Woman (1974 pilot)
All known cast members noted.
Cathy Lee Crosby (Wonder Woman): in Prayer Never Fails (2016); last previous known acting role in 2002; as Self: Inside Edition (1 episode 2016).
Kez Garas (Steve Trevor): last known acting role in 2004.
Andrew Prine (George Calvin): last known acting role in 2013; as Self in 2013.
Ricardo Montalban (Abner Smith): died in 2009.
Charlene Holt (Hippolyte): died in 1996.
Anitra Ford (Ahnjayla): last known acting role in 1977, as Self in 2011.
Richard X. Slattery (Colonel Henkins): died in 1997.
Jordan Rhodes (Bob): in A Long Way Off (2014); McCabe and Little Jessie (2017; also Director/Writer/Producer) in pre-production.
Robert Porter (Joe): died in 2014.
Mario Roccuzzo (Waiter): last known acting role in 2012.
Beverly Gill (Dia): last known acting role in 1977.
Ronald Long (Big Spender): died in 1986.
Lomax Study (Desk Clerk): died in 2006.
Donna Garrett (Cass): last known acting role in 1994, as Stunts in 1995, as Assistant Director in 2011, as Self in 2000.
Roberta Carol Brahm (Zoe): last known acting role in 1977.
Thom Carney (Fred): died in 1982.
Robert Kersch (Men): no known subsequent acting roles.
Alain Patrick (Bellman): last known acting role in 1979, as Writer in 1981.
George Dega (Captain): last known acting role in 1976.
Ed McCready (Wesley): died in 2002.
Sandy Gaviola (Ting): last known acting role in 1975.
Steve Mitchell (Thug): died in 2007.

Shazam! (1974-1976)
Only actors in 2+ episodes noted.
Michael Gray (Billy Batson): in Archer (2 episodes 2015), then this; Surge of Power: Revenge of the Sequel (nd) in post-production.
Les Tremayne (Mentor): died in 2003.
Jackson Bostwick (first season Captain Marvel): last known acting role in 2008, as Producer 2008.
John Davey (second season Captain Marvel): last known acting role in 1987.
JoAnna Cameron (Isis): last known acting role in 1980, as as Second Assistant Camera in 2013, as Self in 1999.
* Ty Henderson (Kyle): last known acting role in 1986.
* Kerry MacLane (Chuck Wagner): last known acting role in 1976.
* Barry Miller (Mike): last known acting role in 2003, as Self in 2007.
* Jimmy Hayes (Mr. Samuels): died in 2014.
* Greg Mabrey (Jackie): last known acting role in 1977.
* Derrel Maury (Mark): in Shadow of the Monarch (2015), Different Eye (2015), Payback (2014), Breakdowns: The Web Series (unknown episodes 2015), Water (2016) in post-production; as Casting: Different Eye (2015).
* Jack McCulloch (Vinnie): last known acting role in 1982.
* Christopher S. Nelson (Gary): last known acting role in 1982.
* Tom Ruben (Vinnie's Lieutenant): last known acting role in 1992.
* Carol Anne Seflinger (Mellie): last known acting role in 2013.
* Chad States (Vinnie's Pal): last known acting role in 1978.

The Secrets of Isis (1975-1976)
Note: actually the DC comic was adapted from the series, not the other way around, but is included due to the superhero elements and the strong ties to Shazam! above (the two shows occasionally crossed over).
Only actors in 2+ episodes noted.
JoAnna Cameron (Isis), John Davey (Captain Marvel): see Shazam!
Brian Culter (Rick Mason): last known acting role in 2002 and 1983 before that; as Producer in 2006, as Cinematographer in 2006.
Joanna Pang (Cindy Lee): last known acting role in 1984.
Ronalda Douglas (Rennie Carol): last known acting role in 1987.
Albert Reed (Joshua Barnes): died in 1986.
* Jerry Douglas (Inspector Bryce): in The Young and the Restless (1 episode 2015); as Self: Home & Family (1 episode 2016).
* Ben Frank (Larry): died in 1990.
* Paul Hampton (The Professor ): last known acting role in 2000, as Self 2011.
* Evan C. Kim (C.J. Howe): last known acting role in 2004 and 1992 before that.
* Ranji (Ranji): no other known acting roles.
* Craig Wasson (Feather): last known acting role in 2006.
* Christopher Norris (Dorothy Bieder/ Joe's Brother): last known acting role in 1999, as Self in 2007.

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