Heather has portrayed the role Mary Lynne of 'Small White House', and Girl #2 of 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. James Stacy. He didnt go far enough, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Want to solve climate change? Stacy--whose real name is Maurice W. Elias--was arrested after the young girl told her mother that Stacy invited her to his home for a swim and then fondled her genitals. Stacy was born Maurice William Elias on December 23, 1936,[1] in Los Angeles to an Ulster-Scots waitress and a Lebanese-American bookmaker.[2]. See FameChain's massive Trump family tree. He also encountered a variety of legal problems. Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? Currently, Kim is living a single life happily. Stacy also acted in several motion pictures from the 1950s through the 1970s, including a minor part in the musical South Pacific. Antigoni Tsamparlis; as well as a daughter, Heather Elias, from . Darby also appeared in the 1999 The X-Files episode "Sein und Zeit" as a woman who confessed to the murder of her son, a boy who disappeared under circumstances similar to those being investigated by the lead characters, Fox Mulder and Dana Scully.[6]. His comeback film was the 1975 Kirk Douglas Western Posse, in which he was cast as newspaper editor Harold Hellman, a part Douglas had written for him. In November 1995, after pleading no contest to a charge of molesting an 11-year-old-girl, Stacy checked into a Ventura County rehab facility from which he was soon expelled for unruly behavior. Her father nicknamed her Derby saying "I thought Derby Zerby would be a great stage name". Since the 1990s, she has been an instructor in the Extension Program at the Los Angeles University of California. Stacy's ex-wife, actress and singer Connie Stevens, organized a 1974 celebrity gala to raise money for his expenses. As a teen, he first aspired to play professional football, but settled on a career in the movies after a friend coaxed him into taking some acting classes. Weve updated the security on the site. His attorney told the judge that alcoholism and a debilitating motorcycle accident took his client from the pantheon of television stardom to prison. | Photo: Getty Images. Stacy also acted in several motion pictures from the . He would go on to act in various television series such as "Hotel", "Cagney & Lacey", "Highway To Heaven," and "Wiseguy." James Stacy pictured in the movie "Saving Grace," in 1985. Her best-known works include Trapper John, M.D., The One and Only, and Rich Man, Poor Man. LOS ANGELESActor James Stacy, best known for portraying the title role in the late 1960s Western TV series Lancer, has died in Ventura. James Stacy AKA Maurice William Elias Born: 23-Dec - 1936 Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA Died: 9-Sep - 2016 Location of death: Ventura, CA Cause of death: unspecified Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: Lancer Stacy's life was filled with tragedy and controversy. Try again later. Get our L.A. She didn't read scripts or even think much about them. and more from FamousFix.com. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. In the late 1990s, he served a six year prison term on a child molestation conviction. Other television appearances includedHotel,Cagney & Lacey(for which he was nominated for a second Primetime Emmy Award forOutstanding Guest Performer in a Drama Series), andHighway to Heaven. From online or printed sources and from publicly accessible databases. He did receive a few roles after the accident. Stacys ex-wife, actress and singerConnie Stevens, organized a 1974 celebrity gala to raise money for his expenses. [13], Stacy is portrayed by Timothy Olyphant in the 2019 Quentin Tarantino film Once Upon a Time in Hollywood starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Brad Pitt. Actor. He was returned to Ventura County for sentencing. James Stacy was born on December 23, 1936 in Los Angeles, California, United States, is Actor, Soundtrack, Producer. It is believed to be correct at the time of inputting and is presented here in good faith. Should you have information that conflicts with anything shown please make us aware by email. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. Darby's 1960s television roles included two appearances on the NBC series Mr. Novak, starring James Franciscus; she was cast as Julie Dean in "To Lodge and Dislodge" (1963) and as Judy Wheeler in "The Silent Dissuaders" (1965). James Stacy's portrait for the film "Winter-A-Go-Go," in 1965. Actor James Stacy was born Maurice William Elias on Dec. 23, 1936, in Los Angeles. She appeared in the episode "Faire Ladies of France" (1967) of the NBC western series The Road West starring Barry Sullivan and a Bonanza episode "A Sure Thing" (1967) as Trudy Loughlin, guest starring Tom Tully as Burt Loughlin, her father. Make sure that the file is a photo. As well as his brother Louie, sister Carolyn, best friend and love Antigoni. Year should not be greater than current year. Actor James Stacy, best known for portraying the title role in the late 1960s Western TV series "Lancer," has died in Ventura. During the early 1960s, Stacy was married to actress Connie Stevens, after the two met on the set of the film Summer Magic. They divorced in 1966 after three years. He would later appear on various television shows such as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," "Bonanza," "Gunsmoke," "Hazel," "Perry Mason," and "Combat!". Sadly, this marriage was an even greater failure as the marriage only lasted two months. The prosecutor in the case initially said she believed Stacy might have been eligible for probation for the molestation, but his post-arrest behavior, coupled with two arrests in June 1995 for prowling at the homes of other girls,[2][10] led her to seek a prison sentence. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. The actor died Sept. 9 from an allergic reaction to medication, Variety reported. Maurice Elias was actually the birth name of James Stacy, an American actor who not only appeared in several movies in the 1950's, 60's, and 70's, but also appeared regularly on The Adventures of Ozzy and Harriet and stared in a television western called Lancer, a series that lasted from 1968 thru1971. Subsequent television roles included guest appearances on Crazy Like a Fox, Thriller, Family, The Love Boat, The Streets of San Francisco, Riptide, and Becker. On September 27, 1973, Stacy was taking Claire Cox[3][4] for a ride on his motorcycle in the Hollywood Hills when a drunken driver struck them. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. Fact. A month later, authorities found him after he tried to commit suicide. (Photo by Ron Galella/Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images) PURCHASE A LICENSE Get personalized pricing by telling us when, where, and how you want to use this asset. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. [5] They were divorced in November 1966. She is an actress, known for Small White House (1990) and Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). Maurice William Elias (December 23, 1936-September 9, 2016), known professionally as James Stacy, was an American film and television actor. James Stacy was born Maurice William Elias on December 23, 1936. The role earned him his first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama or Comedy Special. But the marriage was in trouble.One of her friends says, "It was a horrible experience for her. He made his professional comeback in the 1975 Western Posse, directed by Kirk Douglas, in a role specially written for him. Heather Elias, Actress: Small White House. After his time in jail, Stacy lived a quiet life with his fiance, Antigoni Tsamparlis. She is an actress, known for Small White House (1990) and Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990). In 1977, he starred in the TV movieJust a Little Inconvenience, playing a double-amputeeVietnamveteran. After Lancer ended, Stacy appeared on other series, including The Streets of San Francisco and Marcus Welby, M.D. before being struck by a drunk driver in 1973. [14] [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] Filmography [ edit] Bye Bye Birdie (1963) as Teenager (uncredited) His brother, Louie Elias, a character actor and stuntman, wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Oscar Saul, to accommodate Stacys disability. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Im afraid for her life: Riverside CC womens coach harassed after Title IX suit, Want to solve climate change? ). His brother, Louie Elias, a character actor and stuntman, wrote the screenplay, based on the novel by Oscar Saul, to accommodate Stacy's disability. "Kim later described Stacy as her first true love, said they were raising their daughter amicably - and there were rumors at times of them reuniting. He also played Ed, the Bartender in the filmSomething Wicked This Way Comes. Several weeks later, while out on bail awaiting trial for the felony molestation charge, Stacy was arrested twice more on prowling charges. The movie came four years after his life-altering accident and saw him star alongside actress Barbara Hershey, whose character falls in love with Stacy. The accident resulted in the death of his then-girlfriend, Claire Cox, and the loss of his left arm and left leg. In the late 1990s, he served a six year prison term on a child molestation conviction. Maurice William (aka: James Stacy) Elias. There is a problem with your email/password. Although he is gone, he lives on through his TV and movie roles. There was nobody around and a dog barking. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. In 1973, following a motorcycle . Moreover, she prefers to live away from the limelight. [9] On December 7, 1995, he failed to appear for sentencing in Ventura County Superior Court and was arrested the next day in a Honolulu, Hawaii hospital after having fled California. Stacy--whose real name is Maurice W. Elias--was arrested after the young girl told her mother that Stacy invited her to his home for a swim and then fondled her genitals. Are you adding a grave photo that will fulfill this request? Fleeing to Honolulu, Stacy attempted suicide. Space-X continues to reach for the stars. Claire Cox was on the motorcycle too and lost her life. Inside Christopher Meloni's Home Where He Works Out with Wife, Feels Happy & Bonds with Kids Whom He Always Wanted, Bouncer Blocks Old Lady at Rock Concert until Lead Singer Comes out for Her Story of the Day, Valerie Bertinelli Looks Young at 62 After Divorce, She Finds Happiness in Cooking & Says Age Is Just a Number', Inside Dick Van Dyke & Decades Younger Wifes Home Where He Shows off Routine He Says Will Get Him to 100, Man Suspects Girlfriend of Infidelity & Sets up Hidden Camera, Sees Movement at Night, Dick Van Dyke Says There Is Not a Horse Thief Among His Sons & Daughters - Meet His 4 Children. During the 1960s he made guest appearances in television shows, including multiple episodes ofGunsmoke,Hazel,The Donna Reed Show,Have Gun Will Travel,Combat!, andPerry Masonin the 1964 episode The Case of the Simple Simon and the series finale The Case of the Final Fade-out in 1966. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. and Bronco. A few months later, the driver, 35-year-old Carter B. Gordon of Woodland Hills, was sentenced to one to five years in prison for manslaughter and drunk driving charges. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories! Try again later. videos, Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. He was 79. Kim darby is a veteran actress who has a Net Worth of $500,000. Arrest and conviction Add to your scrapbook. Stacey received a producing credit for the film My Kidnapper, My Love (1980), in which he starred and hewas Emmy-nominated for a 1986 guest appearance on Cagney & Lacey. He also had a recurring role in the series Wiseguy (1990). You can always change this later in your Account settings. Darby was born Deborah Zerby in Los Angeles, the daughter of professional dancers Inga (Wiere) and Jon Zerby (the "Dancing Zerbys" or "Dancing Zerbies"). As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. But his bizarre behavior after his arrest, as well as a psychologists conclusion that Stacy was a pedophile, led her to successfully argue for the six-year prison sentence. 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James Stacy, who was Emmy-nominated for his role as a wheelchair-bound amputee in TV movie "Just a Little Inconvenience" and starred in Western series "Lancer," died Thursday in Ventura, Calif. By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. [6] Stacy's second marriage was to actress Kim Darby in 1968. Stacy is perhaps best remembered as a star of the western series Lancer, along with Andrew Duggan, Wayne Maunder, and Paul Brinegar. Stacy, visibly shocked by the sentence imposed by acting Superior Court Judge Steven Hintz, hung his head low and slowly shook back and forth as his daughter, Heather, cried Oh Dad, oh Dad and sobbed into her hands. Heather Elias's income source is mostly from being a successful Actress. 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