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John v. Gallio
August 20, 2025 | Other
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Kevin Corcoran
Jul 12, 1964 – Oct 3, 2015 (Age 66)
About
BORN
July 12, 1964
DIED
October 3, 2015
AGE
66
Obituary
Kevin Corcoran, the actor who played the youngest son in the 1957 Disney classic Old Yeller, has died, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He was 66.
Corcoran, who worked on many Disney movies and TV shows behind and in front of the camera, died Tuesday at Providence St. Joseph Medical Center in Burbank after a five-year battle with colorectal cancer, his wife, Laura, told The Hollywood Reporter.
Corcoran is best remembered for his role as Arliss Coates, the youngest son of Jim (Fess Parker) and Katie (Dorothy McGuire) and the brother of Travis (Tommy Kirk), in the post-Civil War tear-jerker Old Yeller, which centerd around the family’s heroic dog.
He and Kirk returned for the 1963 sequel Savage Sam, a tale about another courageous dog — Old Yeller’s son.
Corcoran was a native of Santa Monica, California. He was one of eight children, all of whom acted in the 1950s and '60s. One of his sisters, Noreen Corcoran, played the niece of John Forsythe’s character on the 1950s CBS-NBC series Bachelor Father.
Kevin made his movie debut in Anthony Mann’s The Glenn Miller Story (1954), then played Moochie, an irrepressible sort who hates being treated like a little kid, on a pair of Spin and Marty TV series and on Walt Disney’s Wonderful World of Color.
He later shifted his focus behind the scenes and became a producer.
Corcoran was a co-producer on nine episodes of The Shield and on 14 installments of another FX drama, Sons of Anarchy.
Corcoran was "a delightful person and producer, including on The Shield," that series’ creator, Shawn Ryan, said on Twitter.
Guest Book
Watching MOOCHIE OF POP WARNER FOOTBALL and MOOCHIE OF THE LITTLE LEAGUE today. How wonderful to have these Disney films. You were my favorite Disney kid. Loved the SPIN AND MARTY serials, too
Debbie Wellnitz
June 29, 2025 | Friend
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Always my favorite Disney actor. That voice of his was a unique gift. His acting was superb; It was and still is pure joy to see him on screen. It has been years since he passed on but he shall never be forgotten. Such a gift he was to the industry and to my viewer´s delight. RIP Kevin Condolences to all who were near and dear to him.
Kodi Q Coyote
February 25, 2025 | Other
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Very late to offer condolences but I'm compelled to do so because I loved Kevins character "Moochie" so much it still hurts to think of his passing. I loved every TV show or movie I ever saw him act in. Only a couple of months older than me, he died way too soon. I will cherish the memories thoughout my lifetime. May he rest for everlasting in the house of our Lord.
Pat Hastings
August 31, 2024
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His characters especially in Pollyanna and Swiss family Robinson gave me such joy in these wholesome heartwarming movies. I know it´s been some time from his passing but I was recently wondering about him and saw he had passed on. I pray the Lords comfort for you all
DARA ALVERSON
April 23, 2023 | Other
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I grew up with Moochie and Jimmy Bean. I was deeply saddened to hear of Kevin´s passing. He lives on in bright, happy memories. B. Hunt
Barbara Hunt
March 03, 2023 | Other
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This is to the family of Kevin Corcoran. I am sorry for your lose. I remember watching Old Yeller and every time I have watched it my heart goes out to that family losing the dog. The movie was awesome I also remember Spin and Marty on Walt Disney. I grew up watching the wonderful world of disney. May the lord be with you
Sharon Taylor
July 16, 2022
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Well, Kevin. Sad to see you pass away so prematurely. Well. You will always be the favorite Disney Kid that acted in all of his live family action movies. How lucky are you. Your family will always have that treasure, to go back in time in see you. I bet they miss you very much. Thank you for the memories.
Heather Duncan
February 08, 2022 | Peyton, CO | Friend
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Kevin Corcoran was sweet and an excellent actor as a child when I saw him. He had a kindly impishness. I just watched him today Feb. 4, 2022, and discovered he and Tommy Kirk had passed. Both were of my generation. I grew up with them, watching their talented and inspiring performances. RIP and God Bless You both
Charlynn Taskar
February 05, 2022
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