biography![]() In 1969, Vincent was cast in the ABC series The Survivors as Lana Turner's son, but the series was canceled after 13 episodes. Vincent's career, however, continued going well; he acted in several made-for-television films in the early 1970s and then jumped back to the big screen with a starring role in the Charles Bronson action film The Mechanic (1972). ![]() |
the films of jan-michael vincentGoing Home (1971)The World's Greatest Athlete (1973)Buster and Billie (1974)![]() ![]() From Columbia's controversial Buster and Billie. LEFT: With co-star Joan Goodfellow. RIGHT: With Pamela Sue MartinWhite Line Fever (1975)Baby Blue Marine (1976)![]() ![]() Vincent stars in Columbia's Baby Blue Marine, a romantic drama set during World War II. LEFT: With Glynnis O'Connor. RIGHT: One-sheet poster from the film's original releaseShadow of the Hawk (1976)Vigilante Force (1976)Damnation Alley (1977)![]() Still from the 20th Century Fox sci-fi actioner Damnation Alley with Jackie Earle Haley and George PeppardBig Wednesday (1978)![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stills from the Warner Bros. surf epic Big Wednesday. LEFT, CENTER A, and CENTER B: Vincent as Matt. CENTER C and RIGHT: With William Katt and Gary BuseyHard Country (1981)Airwolf (1984-1986 CBS TV Series)![]() ![]() LEFT: As Stringfellow Hawke in the CBS action-adventure series Airwolf. RIGHT: With series co-stars Alex Cord, Jean Bruce Scott, and Ernest Borgninelater yearsJan-Michael Vincent suffered from years of alcoholism and drug abuse, which took a toll on him and did his career no favors. In August 1996, he suffered serious injuries in an auto accident, leaving the actor with a broken neck. Fortunately, Vincent escaped paralysis but was left with damaged vocal cords. He briefly continued his career after the accident for a few years; his final film appearance came in the indie feature White Boy (2002; with Romany Malco). He was injured again in a 2008 accident, and in 2012 a portion of his right leg was amputated. Vincent retired to Mississippi with his third wife following his retirement, which was necessitated by his deteriorating health. Sadly, Jan-Michael Vincent passed away from cardiac arrest on February 10, 2019, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife and a daughter by his first marriage, Amber (b. 1972). |
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