Michael Winkelman
Winkelman inMedic, 1955
Born	Michael Lew Winkelman (1946-06-27)June 27, 1946 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Died	July 27, 1999(1999-07-27) (aged 53) Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Occupation(s)	Film and television actor
Years active	1955–1965

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 televisionsitcom seriesThe Real McCoys.^[1]

Winkelman's mother, grandmother and great-grandmother had all been stage performers.^[2] Winkelman began his screen career in 1955, appearing in the television seriesThe Great Gildersleeve.^[3] He then co-starred in the newABC sitcomThe Real McCoys as Little Luke.^[4] While playing the role he also played in the North Hollywood Little League.^[5][6]

After the series ended in 1963, Winkelman guest-starred in television programs includingThe Munsters,Wagon Train,The Joey Bishop Show,Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer,The Danny Thomas Show,The Lone Ranger,The Millionaire andMr. Novak.^[3] He also appeared in films, such asThe Big Knife,Bobby Ware Is Missing,Sincerely Yours,The Indian Fighter andRide Out for Revenge.

Winkelman later worked as a groundskeeper at Universal Studios in Los Angeles. He died in 1999 inLos Angeles, California, aged 53.^[3] He was buried inRiverside National Cemetery.

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