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English Close this window, and upload the photo(s) again. A third marriage to a girl his daughter's age ended in divorce. adopted. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Steve Cochran I found on Findagrave.com. At one time housed some strange animals at his Coldwater Canyon home, including a chimpanzee, some goats, and Paderewski, allegedly a piano-playing dog. The women did not know how to operate the boat, and were dependent upon its drifting to shore after his death. Resend Activation Email. At one point both were appointed temporary administrators of the estate but, eventually, Jensen was named sole administrator. Born in Eureka, California but raised in Laramie, Wyoming, the son of a lumberman. His body, along with three alive but upset female Mexican assistants (Eva Montero Castellano, 25, a seamstress; Eugenia Bautista Zacarias, 19, a laundress; and 14-year-old Lorenza de la Rosa), remained terrified on board for ten days until the boat drifted to shore and was found by authorities. Mon., June 28, V Doctor Claims Lung Ailment Killed Actor (AP) Ai medical examiner performed anl autopsy on the body of a manl identified as Hollywood actor Steve Cochran Sunday, and the preliminary report said the immediate cause of death was an acute pulmonary edema, a lung aliment. × We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. One grandchild was film and TV producer. For help using the website visit our help page or contact support@findagrave.com. Steve Cochran (May 25, 1917 – June 15, 1965) was an American film, television, and stage actor, the son of a California lumberman. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? We were unable to submit your feedback at this time. Cochran was the grandfather of five by his only child, Xandria. As a television actor, he played roles in The Untouchables, Route 66, and The Twilight zone. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. After stints as a cowpuncher and railroad station hand, he studied at the University of Wyoming and played basketball, as well. Plese check the I'm not a robot checkbox.'. Moved to Hollywood in the late 1930s but couldn't get a break or even a screen test. Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. Off-camera, the thrice-married actor (which included a second to actress Fay McKenzie) caught the lustful eye of some of Hollywood's most notorious sex stars including Mamie Van Doren, Jayne Mansfield and Barbara Payton, and the flashbulbs continued to pop for the hormonal star. So he wasn’t able to thank his loyal listeners — until now. He was the grandson of the actor, Steve Cochran -- who starred in many films, includng the 1949 gangster classic, "White Heat," Johns inherited his grandfather's square-jawed good looks and adventurous nature. Bret says he fit her mold – a strappingly handsome actor, who before hitting it big was known to flirt with men at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, prepared to “do anything” for money. I watched for awhile, all caught up watching the master work his horny harem. Oops, some error occurred while uploading your photo(s). We have set your language to Born: 25-May-1917 Birthplace: Eureka, CA Died: 15-Jun-1965 Location of death: Guatemala Coast, Pacific Ocean Cause of death: Respiratory failure Remains: Buried, Monterey City Cemetery, Monterey, CA Gender: Male Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: The Damned … The entertainment business was in Alex's DNA. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. He studied at the University of Wyoming and switched from the basketball team to the drama club. Named after his father, Robert. And with his womanizing reputation preceding him, the tabloids could not have dreamed up a more salacious and mysterious ending for this cinematic bad boy in 1965 than amid a crew of lovely Mexican ladies!Christened Robert Alexander Cochran, the actor was born on May 25, 1917, in Eureka, California, but grew up in Laramie, Wyoming, as the son of a logger. Thanks for your help! Kevin Anthony "Moochie" Corcoran (June 10, 1949 – October 6, 2015) was an American child actor, television director and film producer.He appeared in numerous Disney projects between 1957 and 1963, frequently as an irrepressible character with the nickname Moochie. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1939. As in many of these roles, Steve's unscrupulous character met a messy end.Warners gave him some great roles in the beginning of the 1950s. His debut was Wonder Man (1945) with Virginia Mayo and Danny Kaye. rosariadinatale@hotmail.com. Oops, something didn't work. Adopted twin daughter of Joan Crawford. His last years were marred by an obligatory Errol Flynn-type ending of drinking and debauchery. Then, she started hopping from bed to bed in Hollywood with publicized affairs with Howard Hughes, Bob Hope, Woody Strode, Guy Madison, George Raft, John Ireland, Steve Cochran and Texas oilman Bob Neal. Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. He reunited with and supported Mr. Kaye and Ms. Mayo twice more in The Kid from Brooklyn (1946) and A Song Is Born (1948) later that decade. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He attended the University of Wyoming. Sorry! In the mid-1950s, he founded his own production company, Robert Alexander Productions, in order to promote a more heroic image in films. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. (Photo by Earl Leaf/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) He began looking bloated and weighty and was relegated to playing strong arms and heavies on TV ("The Untouchables," "The Twilight Zone," "Death Valley Days," "Burke's Law," "Bonanza"). Gary Brumburgh / gr-home@pacbell.net, Other Works 11: Ex-son-in-law of Eva McKenzie and Robert McKenzie. In 1945, he signed with MGM, and for the next several years, played mostly secondary roles as gangsters or boxers. Beginning with Joan Crawford's gangster paramour in the film noir The Damned Don't Cry (1950) and Ruth Roman's ex-convict hubby in Tomorrow Is Another Day (1951), he then became a nemesis to sweet Doris Day in Storm Warning (1951) and earned strong notice for the gritty drama Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison (1951). In May 1965, Cochran had revived his production company, and together with three women, whom he had hired as … All photos uploaded successfully, click on the Done button to see the photos in the gallery. Please select a county or city to continue. Steve Cochran (born Robert Alexander Cochran, May 25, 1917 – June 15, 1965) was an American film, television and stage actor. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Photos larger than 8Mb will be reduced. ... died 2007, age 60 (approx.) Try again later. The women did not know how to operate the boat, and were dependent upon its drifting to shore after his death. They didn't come much rougher and tougher than he both off- and on-camera. Steve Cochran didn’t know until after he got off the air Friday that it was his last show on WGN 720-AM. His debut was Wonder Man (1945) with Virginia Mayo and Danny Kaye. Suave star who appeared in classic action films including White Heat, The Chase, and Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison. I don't act like a hood. The violent-edged White Heat (1949) may have become a prime classic thanks to James Cagney's riveting performance and "Top of the World" finale, but Steve received his due as a double-dealing mobster out to steal the imprisoned Cagney's moll (Virginia Mayo, again) and syndicate out from under him. GREAT NEWS! GUATEMALA, June 27 (AP) -- A medical examiner said in a preliminary report today that a man identified as the Hollywood actor Steve Cochran had died of an acute lung infection. One grandchild was film and TV producer Alex Johns (1966-2010) who was born over a year after Cochran's death to Xandria and husband Wendell Johns. Steve Cochran was born on May 25, 1917 (age 48) in the California, United States. After a stint working as a cowpuncher, Cochran developed his acting skills in local theatre and gradually progressed onto Broadway, film, and television. Warner Brothers often had him playing the villain in several of its western films, such as "Dallas" (1950), and "Back to God's Country" (1953). STEVE COCHRAN Carl Steward H e was a man who died a thousand times—or maybe it just seemed that way. Include gps location with grave photos where possible. Eddie Cochran dies, and Gene Vincent is injured, in a UK car accident. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. He received his biggest break yet when he made his Broadway debut in 1944's "Broken Hearts on Broadway" and then went on to appear almost immediately in "Hickory Stick". Unable to move into starring roles, however, his career began to hit a snare and the studios decided not to renew his contract.Following a notable stint as the incomparable Mae West's leading stud in her 1949 revival of "Diamond Lil" on Broadway, Steve was picked up by Warner Bros. and began to create what would become his signature gangster persona in Hollywood. GREAT NEWS! During his high school years, he was kicked off the school basketball team for missing practice. Actor. Your Scrapbook is currently empty. Married three times and had one daughter, Xandra, by his first wife, artist Florence Lockwood. Please try again later. Oops, we were unable to send the email. based on information from your browser. Steve Cochran (born Robert Alexander Cochran, May 25, 1917 – June 15, 1965) was an American film, television and stage actor. Failed to delete memorial. His death was apparently a mystery, surrounded by various rumors about foul play and poisoning. He is a celebrity movie actor. After a year studying at Wyoming University, he quit to join the Federal Theatre Project in Detroit. Please reset your password. Year should not be greater than current year. ), quickly took a turn for the worst. Was not accepted into the service because of a heart murmur. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. Barbara attacked her boyfriend (actor Franchot Tone), putting him in a coma, and causing scandal. Steve Cochran In 1960 she snared the always willing Tony Curtis while he was making Spartacus on a nearby set. A tabloid "bad boy," Cochran was arrested in August 1964 while shooting the film, While touring in the play "Without Love," he caught the attention of producer. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. On June 25, 1965, the yacht drifted into Port Champerico, Guatemala, with three alive but very distraught women aboard and the body of Steve Cochran, who had died ten days earlier. Actor John Callahan died at the age of 66, his ex-wife Eva LaRue announced on Instagram Saturday. Born Robert Alexander Cochran, son of a California lumberman, he worked mostly in the theatre before landing a contract with Samuel Goldwyn in 1945. With this puss of mine, I could play a corpse and be accused of overacting. Add to your scrapbook. While playing leading man to 'Constance Bennett' in a tour of "Without Love", he was noticed by Samuel Goldwyn and brought to Hollywood to work with both the Goldwyn Studio and Harry Cohn's Columbia Pictures.Playing a heavy to Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo in Wonder Man (1945) got the ball rolling and he went on to appear in a couple of shady roles in the "Boston Blackie" series before briefly playing Ms. Mayo's extra-marital fling in the war classic The Best Years of Our Lives (1946) and a racketeer in the film noir drama The Chase (1946). The official cause of his death was given as Acute Infectious Edema (lung infection). His nationality is American. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try again later. Leaving Acapulco on June 3rd, the boat encountered extremely stormy weather and Steve's health, which was not good in the first place (He took ill while filming Mozambique and failed to see a doctor. He would show up in such television shows as Death Valley Days, Burke's Law, The Untouchables, Naked City, The Twilight Zone, Route 66, and The Virginian. While appearing in a little theatre production of "There's Always Juliet," he adopted the name of one of the play's characters, Steve Cochran, to be his stage moniker. After all, a guy has to make a living some way, even if he's a gangster. His the best movies are Come Next Spring (1956), White Heat (1949), The Best Years of Our Lives (1946), Tell Me in the Sunlight (1965) and Storm Warning (1951). Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. Try again later. Enter a valid email address and a feedback message. And like his grandfather, who was 48 at the time of his death, Alex died too young. - IMDb Mini Biography By: You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. He pursued theatre instead and traveled around extensively. Cochran came to the Zone with the bad boy tools that had served him best in the movies, playing n'er-do-well Fred Renard, who observes sweet peddler Mr. Pedott (Ernest Truex) in "What You Need." We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. What Cochran perhaps lacked in the Gable charisma department, he certainly made up for with his own raw magnetism and sexy virility -- though it wasn't enough for him to attain all-out superstardom. Perhaps a few too many oily heavies and shady heroes for audiences to really warm up to was the key problem.
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