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Michael Jeter

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Also known as Robert Jeter

American actor (1952–2003)

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Michael Jeter (1952–2003) was an American actor who worked in film, television, and on stage. Born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, he attended the University of Memphis. His acting career began in 1979 and continued until his death. Jeter was recognized with a Theatre World Award, a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical.

He spoke English and was a citizen of the United States. Jeter lived with epilepsy and HIV/AIDS. He died in Los Angeles on March 30, 2003, with epilepsy listed as the cause of death. His height was recorded as 1.58 meters.

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Person · Open Library

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Top works

  • Awaken, Lion of Judah

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Film & TV

Acting · Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Robert Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was an American character actor of film, stage, and television. His television roles included Herman Stiles on the sitcom Evening Shade from 1990 until 1994 and Mr. Noodle's brother, Mister Noodle on the Elmo's World segments of Sesame Street from 2000 until 2003. Jeter's film roles include Zelig,…

Known for

  • Walking the Mile — Self2014
  • Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days — Mr. Noodle's Brother (uncredited) (archive footage)2010
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: What Makes You Happy? — Mr. Noodle2007
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Food, Water & Exercise!2005
  • The Polar Express — Smokey / Steamer2004
  • Broadway's Lost Treasures II — Otto Kringelein (segment "Grand Hotel")2004
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Families, Mail & Bath Time! — Mr. Noodle2004
  • Open Range — Percy2003
  • Sesame Street: Elmo's World: Happy Holidays! — Mr. Noodle2002
  • Welcome to Collinwood — Toto2002

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Country
United States
Active from
1952
Active to
2003

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
257
Total plays
864

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Encyclopedic overview

Michael Jeter (/ˈdʒiːtər/; August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was an American actor. Known for his career on stage and screen, Jeter played diverse characters. He won a Tony Award and a Primetime Emmy Award. He portrayed Herman Stiles on the sitcom Evening Shade from 1990 until 1994.

Jeter was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He studied at Memphis State University and later pursued a career in acting. He made his Broadway debut acting in the musical Once in a Lifetime (1979), followed by G. R. Point. For his role as Otto Kringelein in the musical Grand Hotel (1989) he received a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Jeter also portrayed Giuseppe Zangara in the musical Assassins (1989).

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