Steve Tracy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Steve Tracy
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Steven Crumrine
October 3, 1952 Canton, Ohio, US
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| Died | November 27, 1986 (aged 34) Tampa, Florida, US
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| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1977–1986 |
Steve Tracy (born Steven Crumrine; October 3, 1952 – November 27, 1986) was an American film and television actor. He was best known for playing Percival Dalton on the TV show Little House on the Prairie.
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About Steve Tracy
Early Life and Education
Steven Crumrine was born on October 3, 1952. He grew up in a Jewish family.
Steve went to Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. He also studied theater at Los Angeles City College in Los Angeles, California. He took classes at the Harvey Lembeck Comedy Workshop too.
Acting Career
Steve Tracy became well-known for his role as Percival Dalton. He played this character in the TV series Little House on the Prairie. He was on the show in the early 1980s.
After Little House on the Prairie ended, Steve stayed good friends with Alison Arngrim. She played Nellie Oleson, his character's wife, on the show. They were very close while working together.
Steve Tracy also appeared in other TV shows and movies. These included Quincy, M.E., The Jeffersons, and National Lampoon's Class Reunion. He acted from 1977 until 1986.
Six months before he passed away, he performed in a play called AIDS/US: Portraits in Personal Courage. This play shared real stories about people dealing with a serious illness. Steve was the only professional actor in the show.
Later Life and Passing
Steve Tracy passed away on November 27, 1986. After his death, his friend Alison Arngrim became involved in helping others.
His ashes were spread in the Hollywood Hills. They were placed under the letter "D" of the famous Hollywood Sign in Los Angeles.
Film and Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1977 | Heavy Equipment | Chester | Feature film |
| 1978 | James at 15 | Ernie | Episode: "Queen of the Silver Dollar" |
| 1979 | Quincy, M.E. | Kid | Episodes: "Walk Softly Through the Night: Part 1 & 2" |
| 1979 | Beneath the Valley of the Ultra-Vixens | Rhett | Feature film |
| 1980–1981 | Little House on the Prairie | Percival Dalton | Semi-regular role (11 episodes) |
| 1981 | Desperate Moves | Andy Steigler | Feature film (aka Steigler and Steigler) |
| 1982 | The Jeffersons | Steve | Episode: "Jeffersons Greatest Hits" |
| 1982 | National Lampoon's Class Reunion | Milt Friedman | Feature film |
| 1984 | Party Games for Adults Only | Steven | Feature film |
| 1986 | Say Yes | Clerk | Feature film |
| 1987 | Tales from the Darkside | Robber | Episode: "Miss May Dusa", (posthumous release) |
