Geoffrey Deuel the younger brother of tragic Alias Smith and Jones actor Peter Duel died at age of 81 Sunday in hospice care in Largo Florida. Geoffrey Deuel's wife Jacqueline confirmed Geoffrey passed after chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and Geoffrey had also portrayed Billy the Kid in the John Wayne-led movie Chisum showing varied skill sets. Jacqueline Deuel informed The Hollywood Reporter of Geoffrey’s passing . Peter Duel and Geoffrey Deuel had an unusually close bond through both professional and family life.
Geoffrey Deuel's Prolific Television Career: From 'The Monkees' to 'The Young and the Restless'
Geoffrey Deuel showcased considerable skill across multiple television shows from mid 1960s till the mid 1970s in numerous roles . Deuel appeared on notable programs including The Monkees The Invaders and The FBI displaying great versality in each role he accepted . His other performances consisted of appearances in The Flying Nun Medical Center and Mannix demonstrating talent across different genres. Additionally Deuel also worked in Adam-12 The Mod Squad Mission Impossible plus other productions like Cannon and The Young and the Restless showcasing his diverse abilities.
'Chisum' and Billy the Kid: Deuel's Memorable Film Debut Among Many Big and Small Roles
Geoffrey Deuel's movie debut was in Andrew V. McLaglen's Chisum of 1970 . The film credited Deuel in opening credits where his interpretation of a very vengeful Billy the Kid garnered attention with the New York Times commenting on his appealing screen presence. Screen Rant recently placed Deuel’s performance as tenth best in the numerous actors that have taken the character of Billy the Kid. Deuel's work in film and television showed varied skills.
The Loss of Brother Peter Duel and the Aftermath For Those Who Knew Him Well
Peter Duel played the part of Hannibal Heyes a.k.a. Joshua Smith in Alias Smith and Jones an ABC program premiered in January 1971. Peter Duel died at age of 31 on New Year's Eve in 1971 during show's second season due to a self-inflicted gunshot wound at his home in Hollywood Hills California leaving behind a complicated legacy. Geoffrey Duel in a 2018 interview noted one can not ever "get over a shock like that." indicating that his brother's sudden death was very emotional and challenging. Jacqueline Deuel said that Geoffrey and Peter were very close to one another demonstrating their close knit familial relationship.
Life and Family: Geoffrey Deuel's Early Years And Career Moves in The United States
Geoffrey Jacob Deuel was born in Lockport New York on January 17 1943 and raised in Penfield. Ellsworth Deuel was his father who worked as a medical professional and Lilian his mother who worked as a nurse demonstrating both the academic and medical history that was shared. After completing school at Penfield High School Geoffrey Deuel pursued further education at Ithaca College and Syracuse University before transitioning to acting career by heading to Hollywood in 1965 following in his brother's footsteps . Deuel made his debut in acting in 1966 on ABC series 12 O’Clock High establishing himself among talented peers at that time.
Collaborations with Peter and Transition to Later Career: Geoffrey Deuel's Life Evolution
Geoffrey and Peter Deuel collaborated professionally together on an episode of NBC program The Name of the Game which premiered in February 1971 a rare moment shared between these very close brothers. Geoffrey Deuel participated in various theatrical events in Tampa's Ybor City in the 1980s while he also attended school at the University of South Florida where he obtained his masters degree. Deuel held a job as a substitute teacher throughout the remainder of his career in education and community service after years acting on television and screen.
Remembering Geoffrey Deuel: A Look Back At His Life And Legacy With All His Accomplishments
Jacqueline Deuel wife of Geoffrey and Pamela his younger sister are both surviving family members following his passing. Jacqueline confirmed Geoffrey's death on his Facebook account communicating his time of death before adding that "Geoffrey passed away and is with Peter" on her memorial posting for friends and family. Geoffrey was considered a very popular figure on television throughout the 1960s and 70s beginning with the role as a pilot for television in an episode of 12 O'Clock High during 1966 showing early presence on the entertainment scene. Deuel had appearances on shows such as The Occasional Wife The Monkees and The Invaders before gaining momentum.
TV Roles and Career Defining Performance in "The Young and The Restless" With Many Notable Appearances
Geoffrey also made many appearances in television shows like The Flying Nun Marcus Welby M.D. and Mannix plus also Planet of the Apes The Mod Squad and The FBI and then onto programs such as Mission Impossible and The Streets of San Francisco alongside Ironside and Cannon demonstrating talent and professionalism with every production he joined. Daytime soap enthusiasts remember him best in his main role as Dave Campbell in The Young and the Restless as the highlight of his long running television roles in acting. This television and movie work showcases Deuel's ability across different roles.
Film Roles Beyond Billy The Kid and The Memorable Scenes and Dialogue From Those Performances
Aside from his role of Billy the Kid in 1970 movie Chisum he worked with John Wayne on the film. Deuel had many roles in Terminal Island The Chinese Caper and Amateur Night alongside 108 Stitches further showing film work. Geoffrey Deuel lived a “prosperous life distinguished by his notable accomplishments the love he gave and the love he received from those around him” as stated in his official obituary from EverLoved.com. The obituary goes onto say "His kindness his significant contributions to the acting world and his caring personality will forever echo in the hearts of the many lives he touched.” His career left a notable impression within the film and television production circles.
The obituary noted “May he rest in eternal peace knowing that his legacy will forever remain alive and cherished" stating his important and lasting impact of his body of work. His acting career will continue to resonate with audience and fellow acting professionals for years into future generations.