Michael Jeter
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Michael Jeter was an American actor who appeared in film and television from the 1980s until his death in 2003. He is remembered for his versatile roles across different genres and his contributions to entertainment during his career.
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- Born
- 1952-08-26
- Died
- 2003-03-30
- Works
- 1
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- Awaken, Lion of Judah
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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
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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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