Mel Prestidge

Melvin Prestidge (July 3, 1912 – January 7, 1994) was an American police officer and television actor.[2] He was known for playing the role of "Lt. Danny Quon" in the American detective television series Hawaiian Eye, with also being known for playing "Jackie-Jackie" in the syndicated television series Captain David Grief.[1][3]

Mel Prestidge
Born
Melvin Prestidge

(1912-07-03)July 3, 1912[1]
Hawaii, U.S.
DiedJanuary 7, 1994(1994-01-07) (aged 81)[1]
Texas, U.S.
OccupationPolice officer, Television actor
Years active1956–1978

Born in Hawaii.[4] Prestidge worked as a police officer in Los Angeles County, California.[5] He also worked on Warner Bros. sound stages.[6]

Prestidge died in January 1994 in Texas, at the age of 81.[1]

References
  1. Aaker, Everett (2006). Encyclopedia of Early Television Crime Fighters: All Regular Cast Members in American Crime and Mystery Series, 1948-1959. McFarland. p. 443. ISBN 9780786424764 – via Google Books.
  2. Fiwigav, Joseph (December 7, 1961). "Deputy Sheriff In Real Life Plays Television Police Role". Evansville Courier and Press. Evansville, Indiana. p. 36. Retrieved December 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  3. Terrace, Vincent (October 9, 2018). Encyclopedia of Unaired Television Pilots, 1945-2018. McFarland. ISBN 9781476633497 – via Google Books.
  4. "Deputy Gets Leave To Do TV Film". The Windsor Star. Windsor, Ontario, Canada. December 15, 1962. p. 17. Retrieved December 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  5. Finnigan, Joseph (October 12, 1961). "Actor Puts Some People in Prison On a Personal Basis". The Warren County Observer. Warren, Pennsylvania. p. 17. Retrieved December 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
  6. "TV's Mel Prestidge Deputy In Real Life". Arizona Republic. Phoenix, Arizona. October 12, 1961. p. 64. Retrieved December 12, 2021 – via Newspapers.com.
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