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Cameron Dye
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Cameron Dye (born April 9, 1959) is an American actor and singer.[1][2] He played "Fred" in the movie Valley Girl (1983), and also had roles in The Last Starfighter (1984), National Lampoon's Joy of Sex (1984), Body Rock (1984), Fraternity Vacation (1985), Scenes from the Goldmine (1987), Out of the Dark (1989), Men at Work (1990), and The Tavern (1999).
Key Information
Dye was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dye's family moved around the United States and in the mid-1970s he attended Sylvania High School in Sylvania, Ohio. Later, Dye moved to California and attended Mills High School in Millbrae, California and UCLA. He was married to actress Laura San Giacomo from 1990–1998, with whom he has a son. He also has a son with actress Tracy Middendorf.[3][4]
Dye is a founding member of The Actors' Gang theatre troupe and has performed in plays for the company.[5]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Valley Girl | Fred Bailey | |
| 1984 | The Last Starfighter | Andy | |
| 1984 | Joy of Sex | Alan Holt | |
| 1984 | Body Rock | E-Z | |
| 1985 | Fraternity Vacation | Joe Gillespie | |
| 1985 | Heated Vengeance | Bandit | |
| 1987 | Scenes from the Goldmine | Niles Dresden | |
| 1987 | Stranded | Lt. Scott | |
| 1988 | Out of the Dark | Kevin Silvers | |
| 1989 | Miami Vice | Det. Jack Andrews | Also w/ Laura San Giacomo |
| 1990 | Men at Work | Luzinski | |
| 1992 | Deuce Coupe | Link Malone | |
| 1997 | The Apocalypse | Lennon | |
| 1997 | Cannes Man | Richard Hedd | |
| 1998 | Bury the Evidence | The Boyfriend | |
| 1999 | The Tavern | Ronnie | |
| 2001 | Smallville | Sam Phelan | 2 episodes:
"Rogue" "Zero" |
| 2002 | The Gray in Between | Steve | |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Leland Brooks | Episode: "Jackpot" |
| 2006 | CSI: NY | Damon Runyon | Episode: "Stuck on You" |
| 2024 | Kemba | President Bill Clinton |
References
[edit]- ^ Kang, K. Connie (27 December 2003). "Spiritual Blend Appeals to People of Many Faiths". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ Miranda, Carolina A. (20 January 2017). "Culture and Trump: The Actors' Gang joins theater world's national call to create light for 'dark times'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 14 November 2019. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ RYON, RUTH (13 May 2001). "For Sitcom Star, It's 'Just Move Me'". Los Angeles Times. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ Parkyn, John (3 February 2002). "Name Dropping". Sun Sentinel. Archived from the original on 5 January 2018. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
- ^ Watts, Jr., James D. (8 April 2008). "One of the gang". Tulsa World. Archived from the original on 10 June 2023. Retrieved 4 January 2018.
External links
[edit]- Cameron Dye at IMDb
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Cameron Dye
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Early Life and Education
Childhood and Family Background
Cameron Dye was born on April 9, 1959, in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.[1] Dye's family led a nomadic lifestyle, frequently relocating across the United States during his youth and never remaining in one location for more than four years. This constant movement exposed him to a variety of cultural and environmental influences throughout different regions of the country.[1] The family's itinerant nature cultivated a sense of adaptability in Dye from an early age, a trait that would later contribute to his versatility in the performing arts. By his mid-teens, this peripatetic upbringing transitioned into more stable periods of formal education in Ohio and California.[1]Schooling and University
Dye's high school years were marked by frequent moves due to his family's relocations across the United States, dividing his education between Ohio and California. In the mid-1970s, he attended Sylvania High School in Sylvania, Ohio.[2] Later, Dye transferred to Mills High School in Millbrae, California, completing his secondary education there.[3][2] Following high school, Dye enrolled at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he was accepted into the theater arts department.[4] His studies at UCLA focused on theater arts, providing formal training that honed his skills in acting and performance.[5] Dye earned a degree in theater arts from UCLA, marking the completion of his university education.[5] During his time on campus, he engaged with the theater community, including connections that influenced his early career path, such as meeting fellow student Tim Robbins.[4]Career
Theater Beginnings
Cameron Dye began his professional theater career during his time at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he studied theater arts and first connected with future collaborators in the local scene. While at UCLA, Dye became involved with The Actors' Gang, an experimental ensemble dedicated to creating vibrant, relevant theater, founded in 1981.[4][6] As a member of The Actors' Gang, Dye engaged in ensemble-based training that formed the troupe's signature style, drawing on physicality, emotional intensity, and group improvisation to develop characters and narratives. These sessions honed skills in collective storytelling, where actors built roles through shared physical and vocal techniques rather than scripted isolation, fostering a deep commitment to ensemble dynamics. Dye's involvement in these activities helped shape his development as a performer focused on layered, reactive characterizations.[6][7] Dye's performances with The Actors' Gang in Los Angeles venues, including contributions to productions in the early 2000s such as The Exonerated and Mate, established his reputation within the city's alternative theater community. These stage experiences, rooted in the group's innovative methods, prioritized character depth through collaborative exploration and improvisational spontaneity, laying the groundwork for Dye's transition to broader acting opportunities while instilling a lasting emphasis on ensemble collaboration in his craft.[6][8]Film Roles
Dye's film debut came with the supporting role of Fred, Randy's punk sidekick, in the romantic comedy Valley Girl (1983), opposite Nicolas Cage as the lead, which helped establish him within 1980s teen cinema.[9][10] The film, a modern take on Romeo and Juliet set against the backdrop of Valley culture and Hollywood punk scenes, showcased Dye's ability to portray youthful, rebellious characters with humor and edge.[9] He followed this breakthrough with another supporting role as Andy, the trailer park friend of the protagonist, in the sci-fi adventure The Last Starfighter (1984), demonstrating his versatility beyond teen comedies into genre filmmaking.[11] Directed by Nick Castle, the film blended arcade gaming with interstellar conflict, allowing Dye to contribute to its ensemble dynamic amid special effects-driven action.[11] Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Dye appeared in several notable films that highlighted his range in supporting capacities, including Fraternity Vacation (1985) as the laid-back frat brother Joe Gillespie, Men at Work (1990) as the sanitation worker Luzinski.[12] These roles often involved ensemble casts in comedies and dramas exploring youthful antics, relationships, and everyday conflicts, reflecting recurring themes of rebellion and camaraderie.[12] In later years, Dye transitioned fully into character acting, taking on diverse supporting parts, and his most recent film appearance as President Bill Clinton in the biographical drama Kemba (2024).[13] This evolution from early leads in teen-oriented projects to nuanced ensemble contributions underscores his adaptability across decades and genres, building on his theater roots for seamless on-screen transitions.[12]Television Work
Cameron Dye began his television career in the early 1980s with a series of guest appearances on popular network shows, marking his transition from theater and emerging film roles. His debut came in 1982 on MASH*, where he portrayed a soldier in the episode "Promotion Commotion."[14] That same year, he appeared as a guy in a bar on Cagney & Lacey in "Witness to an Incident" and as Steve in the Voyagers! episode "The Day the Rebs Took Lincoln."[15] In 1983, Dye guest-starred as Rooster on CHiPs in "Fast Company," showcasing his versatility in supporting parts amid action-oriented procedurals.[16] These early roles, often brief but character-driven, helped establish him as a reliable character actor following his breakout film performances in Valley Girl and The Last Starfighter, which opened doors to episodic television opportunities.[12] Throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, Dye continued to build his television resume with guest spots on high-profile series, frequently playing antagonists or enigmatic figures in crime dramas and sci-fi. A notable appearance was in 1989 on Miami Vice, where he played Detective Jack Andrews in the episode "Leap of Faith," a role that highlighted his ability to portray intense, morally ambiguous law enforcement characters.[17] He appeared on Murder, She Wrote in 1992 as Ian O'Connor, a suspicious nephew in "To the Last Will I Grapple with Thee," and in 1996 as Alex Bower in "Murder Among Friends," contributing to the show's tradition of intricate mystery ensembles.[18] That year, Dye also took on the chilling role of serial killer Leon Stiles in the Quantum Leap episode "Killin' Time," a sci-fi procedural that allowed him to explore psychological depth in a time-travel narrative. These performances solidified his pattern of embodying complex supporting characters in episodic formats, blending tension and nuance without dominating the storyline. Entering the 2000s, Dye maintained a steady presence in both genre and procedural television, with recurring elements in longer arcs. He portrayed the corrupt cop Sam Phelan across two episodes of Smallville in 2001–2002 ("Rogue" and "Zero"), a role that recurred to threaten Clark Kent's secret identity and added layers to the superhero drama's early seasons.[19] In 2003, he guest-starred as Leland Brooks, a grieving father entangled in a casino murder probe, on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation in the episode "Jackpot," exemplifying his fit for forensic-driven stories.[20] Dye's television work evolved into the streaming era with cameo appearances, such as Don Bachardy in the 2017 FX miniseries Feud: Bette and Joan, where he depicted the artist in the finale episode amid the Bette Davis-Joan Crawford rivalry. More recently, in 2023, he appeared as Congressman Baker on the rebooted The Wonder Years in "A Star Is Born," a nostalgic family drama that marked his continued activity in ensemble casts. In 2025, he appeared as Conrad in the TV series The Gringo Hunters. Over four decades, from 1980s pilots to 2020s streaming cameos, Dye's career emphasized guest and recurring roles in procedurals and sci-fi, earning him a reputation as a dependable supporting actor who enhanced narratives through subtle, impactful portrayals.[12][21]Personal Life
Marriages and Relationships
Cameron Dye married actress Laura San Giacomo on June 24, 1990.[4] The couple first met while guest-starring together on the television series Miami Vice in its 1989 episode "Leap of Faith."[22] They share a son born in 1996. The marriage ended in divorce in 1998.[23] Following the divorce, Dye was in a relationship with actress Tracy Middendorf in the late 1990s.[24] The pair, who collaborated on stage in productions such as Tennessee Williams' Summer and Smoke in 1999, welcomed a son together.[24] Their partnership remained private, with limited public commentary on its dynamics amid Dye's ongoing career in acting and theater.[25]Family and Children
Cameron Dye is the father of two sons from previous relationships. His eldest son, Mason Alan Dye, was born in 1996 to Dye and his ex-wife, actress Laura San Giacomo. Mason was born with cerebral palsy, a neurological disorder that impacts muscle movement and coordination, leaving him unable to walk unassisted.[23] Dye's second son, Calvin, was born to him and actress Tracy Middendorf in the late 1990s or early 2000s, following their collaboration in theater productions. Details regarding Calvin's birthdate and public life remain private, with Dye and Middendorf maintaining a co-parenting arrangement post-relationship.[25]Filmography
Feature Films
Cameron Dye has appeared in more than 20 feature films across four decades, beginning with his breakout role in the 1980s and transitioning to supporting and character parts in later years.[12]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Valley Girl | Fred | Punk sidekick to the lead character, a key supporting role in this teen romance classic. |
| 1984 | The Last Starfighter | Andy | Friend of the protagonist, providing comic relief in the sci-fi adventure. |
| 1984 | Body Rock | E-Z | Supporting dancer and friend in the dance drama. |
| 1984 | Joy of Sex | Alan Holt | Lead in the teen sex comedy. |
| 1985 | Fraternity Vacation | Joe Gillespie | Fraternity brother in the spring break comedy. |
| 1985 | Heated Vengeance | Bandit | Antagonist in the action thriller. |
| 1987 | Scenes from the Goldmine | Niles Dresden | Rock musician lead in the music drama; Dye also contributed original songs to the soundtrack. |
| 1987 | Stranded | Lt. Scott | Military officer in the sci-fi horror.[26] |
| 1988 | Out of the Dark | Kevin Silvers | Nightclub owner in the erotic thriller. |
| 1989 | Dream a Little Dream | T. Roy | Supporting teen in the body-swap comedy.[27] |
| 1990 | Men at Work | Luzinski | Garbage collector involved in the mystery comedy. |
| 1992 | Deuce Coupe | Link Malone | Rival racer in the car culture drama. |
| 1997 | Cannes Man | Richard Hedd | Film producer in the satirical comedy.[28] |
| 1997 | The Apocalypse | Lennon | Supporting role in the independent drama. |
| 1998 | Bury the Evidence | The Boyfriend | Minor role in the thriller. |
| 1999 | The Tavern | Ronnie | Lead in the horror comedy. |
| 2002 | The Gray in Between | Steve | Supporting husband in the drama. |
| 2007 | Love Is a Four Letter Word | Bruno | Bartender in the ensemble comedy. |
| 2019 | The Get Together | Rich | Guest at a party in the comedy. |
| 2021 | Mister Limbo | The Drifter | Mysterious wanderer in the thriller. |
| 2024 | Kemba | President Clinton | Cameo portrayal in the biographical drama. |
Television Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MAS*H | Soldier | Episode: "Promotion Commotion" [14] |
| 1982 | Voyagers! | Steve | 1 episode [29] |
| 1983 | CHiPs | Rooster | 1 episode [29] |
| 1985 | The New Leave It to Beaver | Danny | 1 episode [1] |
| 1988 | In the Heat of the Night | Buddy Trent | 2 episodes: "Blind Spot: Part 1" and "Part 2" [30] |
| 1988 | Dirty Dancing | Daniel Flare | Episode: "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do" [31] |
| 1989 | Miami Vice | Det. Jack Andrews | Episode: "Leap of Faith" [22] |
| 1991 | Murder, She Wrote | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 1992 | Quantum Leap | Leon Stiles | Episode: "Killin' Time" [32] |
| 1993 | The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 1994 | ER | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 1995 | Sliders | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 1996 | Murder, She Wrote | Alex Bower | Episode: "Murder Among Friends" [33] |
| 1996 | Murder, She Wrote | Ian O'Connor | Episode: "To the Last Will I Grapple with Thee" [18] |
| 1997 | The Pretender | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 1997 | Ally McBeal | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 1998 | Seven Days | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2000 | The West Wing | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2001 | The Chronicle | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2002 | Smallville | Sam Phelan | 2 episodes: "Rogue", "Zero" [34] |
| 2002 | Without a Trace | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2003 | NCIS | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2003 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Leland Brooks | Episode: "Jackpot" [20] |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2005 | Criminal Minds | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2005 | Bones | Lou Taylor | 1 episode [2] |
| 2005 | The Closer | Jason Higgins | 1 episode [2] |
| 2006 | Bones | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2007 | Cold Case | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2008 | The Mentalist | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2010 | Lie to Me | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2011 | The Closer | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2011 | Switched at Birth | Stan | 1 episode [2] |
| 2012 | Major Crimes | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2012 | Perception | Attorney Larsen | 1 episode [2] |
| 2013 | Castle | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2014 | Perception | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2015 | The Fosters | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2016 | Code Black | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2017 | NCIS: Los Angeles | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2017 | Feud: Bette and Joan | Don Bachardy | Miniseries [35] |
| 2018 | S.W.A.T. | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2019 | All Rise | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2020 | 9-1-1: Lone Star | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2021 | The Rookie | Unspecified | 1 episode [1] |
| 2023 | The Wonder Years | Congressman Baker | 1 episode [36] |
| 2025 | The Gringo Hunters | Conrad | 3 episodes [37] |