Jack De Mave

John Francois DeMave is an American television actor. He is perhaps best known for playing "Forest Ranger Bob Erickson" in CBS's television series Lassie.[1]

Jack De Mave
De Mave (left) with Lassie and Jed Allan in Lassie, 1969
Born
John Francois DeMave
OccupationTelevision actor
Years active1962–2008
Spouse(s)Camille De Mave[1]

De Mave began his career in 1962, where he first appeared in the television series Surfside 6. He guest-starred in television programs, including, F Troop, Marcus Welby, M.D., The Fugitive, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Daniel Boone, Adam-12 and Wagon Train, with also guest-starring on The Doris Day Show, where he played the role of "Dave Genson".[2] De Mave joined the cast of CBS's television series Lassie in 1968, where he played the role of "Forest Ranger Bob Erickson" along with actor, Jed Allan, who played the role of "Forest Ranger Scott Turner".[3] They've both replaced actor, Robert Bray in Lassie,[4] in which Bray had a long battle with alcoholism.[4][5]

De Mave played the role of "Dr. Gregory Eldridge" in the soap opera television series Days of Our Lives, with also playing the role of "Cal Clinton" in The Bold and the Beautiful. He was the son of a professional boxer.[1]

References
  1. "No Pets Permitted In Apartment Where Lassie's Godfather Lives". Sapulpa Daily Herald. Sapulpa, Oklahoma. September 28, 1969. p. 18. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. McGee, Garry (November 22, 2010). Doris Day: Sentimental Journey. McFarland. p. 259. ISBN 9780786461073 – via Google Books.
  3. "A New Cast-But Same Old Lassie". Oakland Tribune. Oakland, California. October 17, 1968. p. 16. Retrieved February 1, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
  4. Collins 1993, pp.163-164
  5. Cain, Dana (1998). Film & TV Animal Star Collectibles. Antique Trader Books. p. 21. ISBN 9780930625986 – via Google Books.

Bibliography
  • Collins, Ace (1993). Lassie: A Dog's Life. New York: Penguin Books. ISBN 9780140231830.
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