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Michael Jeter
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Actor
Born:
August 26, 1952 in Lawrenceburg, TN
Death:
March 30, 2003 in Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA
Biography:With his trademark red moustache, personable smile, and childlike demeanor, longtime character actor Michael Jeter brought smiles to children nationwide with his role on Sesame Street as Mr. Noodle's Brother. Aside from his memorable role on that children's television mainstay, Jeter could also be seen in a number of memorable film roles in such efforts as Miller's Crossing (1990) and The Fisher King (1991). Chances are, if you don't recognize his name you would certainly recognize his face. Born in Lawrenceburg, TN, in August of 1952, Jeter first opted to follow a career in medicine, though a stint at Memphis State University found the creative young student leaning ever closer to a career as an actor. Taking on minor film roles beginning with 1979's Hairspray, the burgeoning young actor would subsequently appear in such films as Milos Foreman's Ragtime (1981) and Woody Allen's Zelig (1983), though... Full Biography
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Michael Jeter at the Jurassic Park III Premiere
Michael Jeter at the 17th Artios Awards
Michael Jeter at the Heart Of Gold Awards
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