Christopher Mayer (American actor)
| Christopher Mayer | |
|---|---|
 Mayer in The Dukes of Hazzard, 1982 | |
| Born |
George Charles Mayer III February 21, 1954 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Died |
July 23, 2011 (aged 57) Sherman Oaks, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Brain Injury |
| Other names | Chris Mayer, Chip Mayer |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1980–2000 |
| Spouse(s) |
Teri Copley, 1982–1984 Eileen Davidson, 1985–1986 Shauna Sullivan, 1988–2006 |
| Children | Ashley, Alexandria, Angelica (daughters) |
Christopher Mayer (born George Charles Mayer III; February 21, 1954 – July 23, 2011), also known as Chip Mayer, was a Manhattan-born American film and TV actor who was best known for portraying Vance Duke on The Dukes of Hazzard for 19 episodes.
Career
Mayer played the role of Vance Duke in the 1982–83 season of The Dukes of Hazzard for 19 episodes. Mayer continued his work in television and movies into the early 1990s, including a stint on the daytime serial Santa Barbara. He also played Kenneth Falk in the film Liar Liar (1997) alongside Jim Carrey. His last TV credit was a guest appearance on 18 Wheels of Justice in 2000.
Death
Mayer was found dead in his Sherman Oaks, California home on July 23, 2011; his death was attributed to natural causes.[1]
Personal
Mayer's first marriage was to actress Teri Copley and together they had a daughter, Ashley. Mayer's second marriage was to Eileen Davidson, an actress on the daytime serials Days of Our Lives and The Young and the Restless. Mayer's third marriage was to actress Shauna Sullivan in 1988, and he had two more daughters, Alexandra and Angelica. Mayer was engaged to be married to Catherine Irvine at the time of his death.
References
- ↑ Lawson, Catherine. "'Dukes of Hazzard' and 'Santa Barbara' Star Christopher Mayer Dies, Aged 57". Aol.