What ever happened to teen idol Lance Kerwin from the series James at 16 and 17?

Answer 1

2010-07-27 Former

Former "James at 15" TV star sentenced on Kauai By Associated Press POSTED: 11:35 a.m. HST, Jul 27, 2010 LIHUE >> Former child TV star Lance Kerwin has been placed on five years probation, given credit for 90 days served and ordered to perform 300 hours of community service. Kerwin, who played the title role in "James at 15" on NBC in the 1977-78 season, was sentenced Thursday after pleading guilty to second-degree theft. Kauai County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Lauren McDowell says Kerwin, 49, was caught falsifying documents to obtain state medical assistance and food stamps. Defense attorney Craig De Costa says when Kerwin applied for the benefits, he omitted in the application that he owned three properties in the mainland. Kerwin says he has already paid $21,822 in restitution.

Answer 2

After his teen idol years, Lance Kerwin continued to act in various television shows and films, although he never reached the level of fame he had as a teen. He eventually transitioned to working Behind the Scenes in the film industry as a producer and director.