Justin Gocke
Justin Gocke (January 31, 1978 – September 8, 2014) was an American actor.
Justin Gocke was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Steve and Loren Gocke.[1] As a former child actor, he is known for his role as Brandon Capwell (1987–1993) on the daytime television series Santa Barbara for which he won a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series.[2] He was also in a movie with Farrah Fawcett in 1984, The Burning Bed, as well as The Witching of Ben Wagner (1990), and My Grandpa is a Vampire (1992).
Gocke died on September 8, 2014.[3] According to the results of the investigator with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner-Coroner's office, Gocke died from a gunshot wound to the head, which was ruled a suicide.[4]
Filmography[]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Godzilla 1985 | Kyle | (US version) |
| 1988 | A Time of Destiny | Young Martin | |
| 1992 | My Grandpa Is a Vampire | Lonny | (final film role) |
References[]
- ^ "Justin Gocke Dead at 36".
- ^ Goudas, John N. (July 15, 1989). "Stars from separate shows share Daytime Emmy Award". Gadsden Times. Retrieved 16 July 2010.
- ^ "Obituary Notices and Memorials: Gocke, Justin Earle." Antelope Valley Press. Retrieved 20 September 2014.
- ^ "Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner".
Categories:
- 1978 births
- 2014 deaths
- American male child actors
- American male soap opera actors
- Daytime Emmy Award winners
- Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series winners