He loved kids. [8][9] In Tarantino's novelization of the movie, Duel and Dalton worked together, "enjoyed each other's company" and were both "undiagnosed bipolar. He started going out, trying to land guest roles on various TV series. What chance did I stand of trying to find out what brought Pete Duel to sudden and young death? Thats the way it is; that is the rule of the game. We met on the set of his latest success, Griff. Pete became admired and famous among millions of people all over the world. Pete had telephoned his girlfriend Dianne Ray and asked her to come over to his place and watch it with him. Born on January 17, 1943, in Lockport, New York, and raised in nearby Penfield, Geoffrey was three years younger than his actor-brother Peter, and eventually followed Peter to Hollywood in the early 1960s to pursue an acting career of his own. But as Davis notes today, "Roy was no longer in control. ], I remember were I was when I found out about Pete death that night I was at a new years party in liverpool my friend got me onto watching alias Smith a Jones and I loved it he was a great actor so sad there will never be another pete duel. She lives [now] in Mexico. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. When his father came to see him in The Rose Tattoo, he realized that his son was only wasting time and money at the university, and told him to follow a career in acting. There is irony to Charles Parkers comment on Petes death: Perhaps part of it was frustration in his work. [4] He preferred performing in the drama department's productions to studying for his classes during his two years there. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). The angle of the bullet clearly showed he had held the gun to his temple and fired., Dianne told Sergeant Estrada and his colleagues that after Harold Frizzell had left, Pete drank heavily. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Geoffrey Deuel (Malad City, Idaho), who passed away at the age of 30, on August 31, 2016. He rented a small apartment over a garage for about $65 a month; his car was a little Japanese jeep. I was aware at the time of my fathers childhood freindship with Peter Deuel. Too bad he is gone i didnt know till years later that he killed himself! He was 99 years old. They changed their names to Smith and Jones and melded into the general law-abiding public, while still being pursued by law officials and bounty hunters oblivious to their amnesty deal. The one-hour series presented a new form of TV western which was generated by the 1970 ABC TV-movie The Young Country produced by Universal Studios. ", Echoing the sentiments of Davis and Murphy, Geoffrey frequently hears from followers of Smith and Jones as to how much the show "changed their lives in many ways. It isnt the work that tires you, he told Smith. According to Davis, "ABC wanted a more traditional Western starring Clint Walker," which eventually materialized one year later as Yuma, an Aaron Spelling production that also did not make it to series. More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Resume Born January 17, 1943 Add to list Known for Chisum 6.8 Billy 'The Kid' Bonney 1970 Terminal Island 5.2 Chino 1973 Toma 7.6 TV Series But to lose Pete broke my heart. Wish it had turned out differently for him. That was one of his great gifts. Next Monday, three days later, it was announced that Roger Davis would take over Pete Duels part. Write your message of sympathy today. At times, its as if the world has turned against you. His most recent big screen role was in the 2001 baseball comedy, 108 Stitches. Hed be 79 years old today had he not taken his own life. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! You may also light a candle in honor of Geoffrey Deuel or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service. Pete has shot himself. I asked him for his autograph and got it. Finally, in the spring of 1963, he ended up in California, playing one of the leads in a touring production of a Broadway comedy. Hannibal Heyes and Kid Curry were equals who knew each other's idiosyncrasies.". According to Geoffrey, as noble and dedicated as any brother could be, Duel periodically felt confined by the grind that comes with the territory of working on a weekly series like Smith and Jones. ", The Davis/Duel switch had transpired due to a horrific happenstance in the middle of the show's second year, its only full season: According to the book, Remembering Pete Duel, and the Pete Duel Memorial Site, both authored by Laura Moretti, in November 1971, Duel said, "I find it difficult to keep smiling.". It is still there. Julie (England ), Im 75 now but saw a program on YouTube and remembered an encounter with Pete Duel in 1962 the year I came to NYC but the strange thing that I recollect is afterward his writing his name and phone number on a slip of paper but it was spelled differently. I was 10 when this happened born and raised in the UK, this series was a phenomenal success there, wed all rush home to watch it and record on the old cassette recorders. [1] I remember when this all happened and even then thinking wow, he was so good-looking, a TV star, seemed to have it all, why would he do this? All rights reserved. The drunken driving charge was not proceeded with. The actors must get seven to eight minutes film time in the can per day. Other times, Geoffrey says, "Peter loved it," especially the episodes with Burl Ives, with whom Duel became close friends. We met in a coffee shop on the Sunset Strip. The possibility of his acting career failing with falling TV ratings may have been overwhelming. Geoffrey Alec Deuel. He did not watch much television, but worked all the time. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 in Rochester, New York, USA. I met Ben Murphy years later at a celebrity tennis tournament in Maui. ", "I cherish that response from the fans," Murphy intones, "and I honor them for it.". Showcase yourself on IMDbPro Add to list More at IMDbPro Contact info Agent info Known for Fugitive Lovers 5.7 Woman Prisoner 1975 E! CLICK HERE TO VIEW GEOFFREYS EDUCATION BACKGROUND, CLICK HERE TO VIEW GEOFFREYS FILMOGRAPHY. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel is an American actor born in Lockport, New York, on January 17, 1943, and is also a writer, teacher, and U.S. veteran. A revolver was lying beside him. I know you're on vacation, but you have to come back and replace him. He was 99 years old. There was an equally impressive list of high-caliber guest-star and semi-regular appearances by those such as Susan St. James, Ida Lupino, Rudy Vallee, Cesar Romero, Buddy Ebsen, Juliet Mills, Adam West, Alan Hale, Jr., and Michele Lee. Obituary. By the time I could get to it, it had stopped ringing. Him and ben murphy. Would you like to offer Geoffrey Deuels loved ones a condolence message? From then on, I became Petes chauffeur, said Harold Frizzell. Deuel returned to his hometown, establishing his family medical practice in 1944, when there was no other physician in Penfield. He has a markedly high intelligence. But that never happened because Universal wouldn't make the deal. He was only 15. It's an art to me like acting was. Instead, Alias Smith and Jones ended its three-year, trailblazing run, and rode off into syndication. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? "But it wasn't easy.". She later went to sleep in another room while Duel stayed up. I firmly believe on any other given night he would not have killed himself. It means also that the studio will give you work because they want to build you up. Too bad he was hard on himself, and had alcohol problem. In turn, the actors of Alias Smith and Jones have inspired the television generation of western fans, some of whom over the years have had the opportunity to share their appreciation in person with the show's stars. Money was not his worry. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. Pete, you are still missed. WebGeoffrey Deuel was born on January 17, 1943 and is 80 years old now. Receive obituaries from the city or cities of your choice. Both of them were very attractive, especially to a young girl. After a short time on Five Mile Line Road, Dr. Deuel moved the practice and his family to 1790 Penfield Road, next to Daniel Penfields house. As he told Los Angeles Times entertainment journalist Cecil Smith in late December 1971, "I was lucky. About 1.25 a.m. he came into the room, naked, took the gun from a box, and left saying, Ill see you later.. WebGeoffrey Deuel Obituary. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. You slowly lose any artistic thing you may have. Helen Louise Robertson Deuel, 85, long time resident of Ocean Springs died February 6, 2008. ", Duel, under contract with Universal, was already on board. Did they think they could possibly use that weeks episode? WebGeoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. Duel's younger siblings, actor Geoffrey Deuel and actress/singer Pamela Deuel, have retained the original spelling of their family's surname. And in all the trains and banks they robbed, they never shot anyone. He said it was so much rubbish he couldnt read it except in small daily doses then work with him all day, and collect him at the end and bring him back home., This series, any series, is a big fat drag to an actor who has any interest in his work, Pete told Hollywood reporter Cecil Smith in September 1971. Murphy, like Duel, was also contracted with Universal, and was subsequently called in to audition for Smith and Jones. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). Liked wnen he was in the love story role!! Yes, he got tied up, said Geoffrey Deuel. A few of Geoffreys other television appearances include guest roles in such classic and iconic 1960s series as The Monkees, Bonanza, The Flying Nun, Adam-12, Mod Squad, and The F.B.I., in which he appeared in multiple episodes. What a loss. In a very real sense, however, Pete Duel is present on the Pete Duel Memorial website, in books like Remembering Pete Duel, and under the loyal gaze of Pamela Deuel, and Geoffrey Deuel, the guardian, and keeper of the family flame. It was like one of those marriages that goes on, and neither party has to talk about it. He had not been drinking all day long, he says. Pure gold! Photo source and The police mind is often a simple mind: The autopsy showed the guy had three times as much alcohol in his blood as would have got him convicted for drunken driving, Sergeant Estrada said. SERVICES Funeral Service He got a few jobs in summer stock, road shows, some off-Broadway pieces. All right, man, see you in the morning, said Pete. Pete wast that easy going with himself. It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. To plant Memorial Trees in memory of Geoffrey Alec Deuel, please click here to visit our Sympathy Store . What was it all about? Dianne and Pete kinda lived together, says Harold, but she had her place as well.. So, he went "right back into work," along with all of those associated with the show. ", Immediately after Smith and Jones was canceled, however, there was a chance that the BBC was going to pick up the series for a fourth season. I dont know what l would have done if l had been able to speak to Pete! ", Swerling said, "Universal didn't hesitate for a second to instruct us to stay in production. He came back home with me to Kentucky and he would call my parents Mom and Dad he would phone them from the set. WebPamela Deuel is known for Fugitive Lovers (1975) and E! I was lucky. He wanted to do other things for people that he considered more meaningful and he wanted to have better parts. Only hours later, Huggins contacted Davis and asked him to step into the role of Hannibal. This was Larson's show now. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? Complex. His landlady has tried for over two years to clean the blood stain off the carpet. Mysteries & Scandals 8.1 TV Series Self 1999 1 ep Credits Edit Actress1 Self1 IMDbPro Collapse below Actress Previous 1 He looked around at the crowded coffee shop and smiled. So much so, by the show's third season, it made sense to have Davis' Hannibal and Murphy's Kid credibly identified as blood-relations, as both actors were more similar in look than Murphy Curry and Duel's Hannibal. He is an actor, known for Chisum (1970), Terminal Island (1973) and Toma (1973). It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. With both Yuma and The Young Country out of the picture, Huggins switched gears to executive producer and episodic scribe for a similar Western concept that was ultimately rebooted by producer Glen A. Larson as Alias Smith and Jones. I didnt know Pete but you could tell he was a special person. Recontextualizing History with The 1619 Project, Fight the Power: How Hip Hop Changed the World. I remember that one of my close friends called me to tell me that Peter Duel was dead, she was crying. From individual photo windows, use the back button of your browser to return to photos list. I wish things had been different and that more help had been available back then. I guess there is a lot of pressure on these stars. As a boy I loved Alias Smith and Jones. WebLooking for Geoffrey Deuel online? My dad didnt even think I had remembered it. Life just got the better of him at that moment. Biography [ edit] Deuel is best known for playing Billy the Kid in the movie Chisum (1970). All three children are the offspring of Dr. Elsworth Shault Deuel and Lillian Marcella Ellstrom. Yet at about half past one the following morning when Dr. and Mrs. Deuel were [about to fly] 3,000 miles across the continent to join their son a grief-stricken Dianne Ray telephoned the Hollywood police. Geoffrey Jacob Deuel (born January 17, 1943) is an American actor. In addition to his voiceover work on Alias Smith and Jones, Davis had previously made a guest appearance on the series, for an episode titled, "Smiler with a Gun," directed by acting legend Fernando Lamas. "The greatest pleasure for me as an actor is to please you," he said. Its that its all such a dreadful bore it makes you weary, weary., A successful series is, like Pete said, a trap for an actor who wants to do better things, top television script writer Bernard Slade told me. A unique and lasting tribute for a loved one. The probation officer spoke up for Pete. 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