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Michael Jeter (1952–2003)

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Diminutive, balding character actor, son of a dentist. Got his break in films, when hired by Milos Forman for the screen adaptation of the musical 'Hair'. Active on and off Broadway. On screen often as underdogs or little tough guys. His career was at one time interrupted by a problem with alcohol and drug abuse. See more trivia »

Born:

in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA

Died:

(age 50) in Los Angeles, California, USA
(L-r) WILLIAM H. MACY and MICHAEL JETER Michael Jeter at event of Play It to the Bone Michael Jeter at event of Jurassic Park III Still of Michael Jeter in Open Range Michael Jeter
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2007 Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? (video)
Mr. Noodle
 
2006 Elmo's World: Pets! (video)
Mr. Noodle
 
2004 The Polar Express
Smokey/Steamer
 
2003 Open Range
Percy
 
2002 Taken (TV mini-series)
William 'Bill' Jeffries
– Taken (2002) … William 'Bill' Jeffries
 
2002 Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! (video)
 
2002 Welcome to Collinwood
Toto
 
2002 Elmo's World: Birthdays, Games & More! (video)
 
2002 Elmo's World: Flowers, Bananas & More (video)
Mr. Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle
 
2002 Hey Arnold! (TV series)
Nate Horowitz
– Gerald's Game/Fishing Trip (2002) … Nate Horowitz (voice)
 
2002 Elmo's World: Springtime Fun! (video)
 
2001 Elmo's World: The Wild Wild West (video)
 
2001 Jurassic Park III
Mr. Udesky
 
2000 The Gift
Gerald Weems
 
2000 Chicken Soup for the Soul (TV series)
Lowell, the Minister
– Footprints on My Heart/Legacy/Elopement (2000) … Lowell, the Minister
 
2000 Sesame Street (TV series)
Mr. Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle
– Miles Babysits (2000) … Mr. Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle (uncredited)
– Episode #31.1 (2000) … Mr. Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle (uncredited)
 
2000 South of Heaven, West of Hell
Uncle Jude
 
2000 Kid Quick (short)
Dibble
 
1999 The Green Mile
Eduard Delacroix
 
1999 Jakob the Liar
Avron
 
1998-1999 The Wild Thornberrys (TV series)
Biederman
– Darwin Plays the Palace (1999) … Biederman (voice)
– Vacant Lot (1998) … Biederman (voice)
– Matadi or Bust (1998) … Biederman
 
1999 True Crime
Dale Porterhouse
 
1999 Touched by an Angel (TV series)
Gus Zimmerman
– The Man Upstairs (1999) … Gus Zimmerman
 
1998 Patch Adams
Rudy
 
1998 Zack and Reba
Oras
 
1998 Thursday
Dr. Jarvis
 
1998 The Naked Man
Sticks
 
1998 The Ransom of Red Chief (TV movie)
Bill Driscoll
 
1998 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
L. Ron Bumquist
 
1998 Veronica's Closet (TV series)
Edwin
– Veronica's Blackout (1998) … Edwin
 
1998 Race for Atlantis (short)
Pindar (ride introduction reel)
 
1997 Mousehunt
Quincy Thorpe
 
1997 Johnny Bravo (TV series)
Lawrence
– Blarney Buddies/Over the Hump/Johnny Meets Farrah Fawcett (1997) … Lawrence (voice)
 
1997 Air Bud
Norm Snively
 
1997 Second Noah (TV series)
The Chicken Man
– Diving In (1997) … The Chicken Man
 
1997 Duckman: Private Dick/Family Man (TV series)
Dr. William Blay
– Ajax & Ajaxer (1997) … Dr. William Blay (voice)
 
1997 Murphy Brown (TV series)
Vic
– You Don't Know Jackal (1997) … Vic
 
1996 Mrs. Santa Claus (TV movie)
Arvo
 
1996 Suddenly Susan (TV series)
Lawrence Rosewood
– Dr. No (1996) … Lawrence Rosewood
 
1996 Dream On (TV series)
Dr. Enoch
– Finale with a Vengeance (1996) … Dr. Enoch
 
1996 The Boys Next Door (TV movie)
Arnold Wiggins
 
1995 Chicago Hope (TV series)
Bob Ryan
– A Coupla Stiffs (1995) … Bob Ryan
 
1995 Waterworld
Old Gregor
 
1995 Pins and Needles (TV movie)
Professor Thomas Needles
 
1993-1995 Picket Fences (TV series)
Peter Lebeck
– Changing of the Guard (1995) … Peter Lebeck (uncredited)
– Frogman Returns (1995) … Peter Lebeck
– Frog Man (1993) … Peter Lebeck
 
1994 Drop Zone
Earl Leedy
 
1994 Aladdin (TV series)
Runtar
– StinkerBelle (1994) … Runtar (voice)
 
1990-1994 Evening Shade (TV series)
Herman Stiles
– I Left My Ring in Evening Shade (1994) … Herman Stiles
– The Odder Couple (1994) … Herman Stiles
– Mama Knows Best (1994) … Herman Stiles
– Wood Climbs to New Heights (1994) … Herman Stiles
– Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wood? (1994) … Herman Stiles
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1993 Gypsy (TV movie)
Mr. Goldstone
 
1993 Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
Father Ignatius
 
1993 Bank Robber
Night Clerk 1
 
1993 When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (TV movie)
Bob Black
 
1993 Tales of the City (TV mini-series)
Carson Callas
 
1991 The Fisher King
Homeless Cabaret Singer
 
1990 Miller's Crossing
Adolph
 
1990 Just Like in the Movies
Vernon
 
1989 Tango & Cash
Skinner
 
1989 Dead Bang
Dr. Krantz
 
1988 Another World (TV series)
Arnie Gallo
 
1988 Hothouse (TV series)
Dr. Art Makter
– 'Love and Taxes' (1988) … Dr. Art Makter
– His Mother (1988) … Dr. Art Makter
– Nancy: Part 2 (1988) … Dr. Art Makter
– Nancy: Part 1 (1988) … Dr. Art Makter
– The Actress (1988) … Dr. Art Makter
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1988 Crime Story (TV series)
Senator Michael Gaspari
– The Hearings (1988) … Senator Michael Gaspari
 
1987 Designing Women (TV series)
Calvin Klein
– Old Spouses Never Die: Part 1 (1987) … Calvin Klein
 
1986 The Money Pit
Arnie
 
1986 Night Court (TV series)
– The Night Off (1986)
 
1984 Sentimental Journey (TV movie)
Messenger
 
1983 Zelig
Freshman #2 (as Michael Jeeter)
 
1982 Soup for One
Mr. Kelp
 
1982 Alice at the Palace (TV movie)
Caterpiller / Dormouse
 
1981 Ragtime
Special Reporter
 
1980 The Mating Season (TV movie)
 
1980 From Here to Eternity (TV series)
Pvt. Ridgely
 
1980 Lou Grant (TV series)
Max Galt
– Dogs (1980) … Max Galt
 
1979 My Old Man (TV movie)
George Gardner
 
1979 Hair
Sheldon
 
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2004 Great Performances (TV series)
– Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) (performer: "We'll Take a Glass Together")
 
1990 The 44th Annual Tony Awards (TV special) (performer: "We'll Take a Glass Together")
 
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1992 Evening Shade (TV series)
– The Perfect Birthday Party, Sort Of (1992)
 
Show ShowThanks (1 title)
2004 Beyond the 'Open Range' (video documentary) (in loving memory of)
 
Show ShowSelf (15 titles)
2004 Beyond the 'Open Range' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Welcome to Collinwood: Uncensored (video short)
Himself
 
2001 The Making of 'Jurassic Park III' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2000 Walking the Mile (video documentary short)
Himself - 'Eduard Delacroix'
 
1999 The Miracle of 'The Green Mile' (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
– The Films of Frank Darabont … Himself
 
1994 Men, Movies & Carol (TV documentary)
Himself
 
1993 The 45th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1993 Great Performances (TV series)
Himself
– Sondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie Hall (1993) … Himself
 
1992 The 44th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Winner: Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
 
1992 The 44th Annual Writers Guild of America Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
1992 The 49th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Nominee: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
 
1991 The 43rd Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Supporting Actor in Comedy Series
 
1991 The 17th Annual People's Choice Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Co-Presenter: Favourite Female Television Performer
 
1990 The 44th Annual Tony Awards (TV special)
Himself - Performer & Winner: Best Featured Actor in a Musical
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (8 titles)
2005-2008 Sesame Street (TV series)
 
2006 Miracles and Mystery: Creating 'The Green Mile' (video documentary)
Himself
 
2005 Elmo's World: Food. Water & Exercise (video)
 
2004 Great Performances (TV series)
 
2004 The 76th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself (Memorial Tribute)
 
2003 The 30th Annual Daytime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Memorial Tribute
 
2002 Sesame Street: Computer Caper (video)
Mr. Noodle's Brother, Mr. Noodle
 
2002 Brilliant But Cancelled (TV documentary)
 

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Personal Details

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"Grand Hotel" Original Broadway Cast Album

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Alternate Names:

Michael Jeeter

Height:

5' 4" (1.63 m)
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Trivia:

Diminutive, balding character actor, son of a dentist. Got his break in films, when hired by Milos Forman for the screen adaptation of the musical 'Hair'. Active on and off Broadway. On screen often as underdogs or little tough guys. His career was at one time interrupted by a problem with alcohol and drug abuse. See more »

Nickname:

Mike Jeter See more »

Star Sign:

Virgo