Michael Winkelman

Child actor

Michael Lew Winkelman (June 27, 1946 – July 27, 1999) was an American film and television actor.He was perhaps best known for playing "Little Luke" in the American situation comedy television series The Real McCoys.

Born in Los Angeles, California, his mother performed as a vaudevillian.Winkelman began his career in 1955, as appearing in the television series The Great Gildersleeve.

He then co-starred in the new ABC situation comedy television series The Real McCoys, in which Winkelman played the role of "Little Luke", the younger brother of "Hassie" (Lydia Reed).

He played for the North Hollywood Little League, in which he then later played for the Babe Ruth League.After the series ended in 1963, Winkelman guest-starred in television programs including The Munsters, Wagon Train, The Joey Bishop Show, Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer, The Danny Thomas Show, The Lone Ranger, The Millionaire and Mr.

Novak.He also co-starred and appeared in films, such as, The Big Knife, Bobby Ware Is Missing, Sincerely Yours, The Indian Fighter and Ride Out for Revenge.

Winkelman died in July 1999 in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 53.He was buried in Riverside National Cemetery.