Lane Caudell (born April 25, 1952) is an American actor and singer-songwriter who appeared in the films ''

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'' (1982–1983). Caudell works as a

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. He is the father of actor-musician Lane Toran.

Filmography

Film and television

Caudell had roles several minor films for the teenage market in the 1970s, including the lead role in the musical film ''Hanging on a Star'', in which "a big rubbery Lane Caudell arises on a swampy stage and sings in a bubblingly oily voice." Caudell had the starring role in ''The Archer,'' a fantasy with swords and sorcerers. Caudell's character, Toran of the Hawk Clan, has been framed for the murder of his father, Chief Brakus. Hal Erickson praised his performance in ''Goodbye, Franklin High." In her 1987 memoir '' Confessions of a Groupie: I'm with the Band,

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describes Caudell as having given up show business, "after playing a caveman in a TV movie and a brief stint on

Soundtrack

Discography

Albums

Singles

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Caudell, Lane 1952 births Living people American male film actors American male television actors American male singer-songwriters American male pop singers American pop rock singers American music publishers (people) MCA Records artists Male actors from North Carolina Singer-songwriters from North Carolina People from Asheboro, North Carolina 20th-century American male actors