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Michael Jeter was an American actor from Tennessee. His best known roles were that of math teacher and assistant football coach Herman Stiles in the sitcom "Evening Shade" (1990-1994) and "Mr. Noodle's brother, Mister Noodle" in "Sesame Street", a role he played from 2000 to 2003. He specialized in playing "eccentric, pretentious, or wimpy characters".
In 1952, Jeter was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, located between Chattanooga and Memphis. The town is mostly associated with local hero Davy Crockett (1786-1836), who owned a powder mill there in the early 19th century. The area is home to the David Crockett State Park.
Jeter's father was dentist William Claud Jeter (1922-2010), and his mother was housewife Virginia Raines (1927-2019). The Jeters were a large family, and Jeter had one brother and four sisters. Jeter enrolled at the Memphis State University (later renamed to the University of Memphis) with the intention to follow a medical career. His interests changed, and he pursued an acting education instead.
Jeter started his career as a theatrical actor, regularly performing at the Circuit Theatre and Playhouse on the Square, both located in Memphis. He made his film debut in the anti-war film "Hair" (1979), playing Woodrow Sheldon. The film depicted the hippie counterculture and the Vietnam War.
Jeter's early film roles included appearing in the historical drama "Ragtime" (1981), the sex comedy "Soup for One" (1982), the mockumentary "Zelig" (1983), the comedy film "The Money Pit" (1986), the action thriller "Dead Bang" (1989), and the action comedy "Tango & Cash" (1989). Meanwhile he appeared in guest-star roles in then-popular television series, such as "Night Court" and "Designing Women". His first recurring role in television was that of Dr. Art Makter in the short-lived medical drama "Hothouse". He appeared in all 7 episodes of the series.
Jeter found fame and critical success when playing the nerdy Herman Stiles in the sitcom "Evening Shade". He won a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and the Viewers for Quality Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series. The series lasted for 4 seasons, and a total of 98 episodes
Jeter guest starred as Peter Lebeck in three episodes of "Picket Fences". For this role he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 1993, but the award was won by rival actor Laurence Fishburne (1961-). Jeter had another notable television role as Bob Ryan in an episode of "Chicago Hope". He was again nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series in 1996 for this role, but the award was instead won by rival actor Peter Boyle (1935-2006).
Jeter played mostly supporting roles in 1990s film. He played (amon others_ a homeless cabaret singer in "The Fisher King" (1991), Father Ignatius in the Catholic nun-themed comedy "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" (1993), the inventor Old Gregor in the post-apocalyptic film "Waterworld" (1995), alcoholic clown Norm Snively in the sports comedy "Air Bud" (1997), and sympathetic prisoner Eduard 'Del' Delacroix in "The Green Mile" (1999).
Jeter next earned the recurring role of "Mr. Noodle's brother, Mister Noodle" in "Sesame Street", His character replaced Mr. Noodle (played by Bill Irwin) in the "Elmo's World" segments of the series. Both character were silent mimes who made mistakes, but were able to correct them with the help of "enthusiastic kid voice overs". Jeter was enthusiastic about his role, and called it a career favorite. He played the role until his death.
The openly gay Jeter was HIV positive, but had been in good health for many years. In March 2003, Jeter was found dead at his home in Los Angeles. According to his life partner Sean Blue, the death was caused by an epileptic seizure. Jeter was 50-years-old at the time of death.- Tiffany Marie Wilson was born on 6 December 1979 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. She is an actress, known for Indiscretion (2016), Shufflemania (2001) and Inexchange (2006).
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William H. Wright was born on 25 April 1902 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. He was a producer and writer, known for Burke's Law (1963), The Adventures of Jim Bowie (1956) and Mannix (1967). He died on 23 July 1980 in Santa Monica, California, USA.- Camera and Electrical Department
Christopher Ratledge was born in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. Christopher is known for Red One (2024), Heels (2021) and I Want You Back (2022).- Bill Keightley was born on 17 December 1926 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA. He died on 31 March 2008 in Cincinnati, Ohio, USA.
- David Weathers was born on 25 September 1969 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA.
- James Beauchamp Clark was born on 7 March 1850 in Lawrenceburg, Kentucky, USA. He was an actor, known for The Million Dollar Mystery (1914), Pathé's Weekly, No. 17 (1912) and Pathé's Weekly, No. 32 (1913). He died on 2 March 1921 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
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Terry Terrill was born on 22 December 1922 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Splash (1983), Five Easy Pieces (1970) and The Stunt Man (1980). He was married to Lola. He died on 3 January 2009 in Naples, Florida, USA.- Additional Crew
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Lyndsey M. Brack was born on 29 June 1981 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. Lyndsey M. is a writer, known for Girl Play (2004) and Premature (2006).- George Boehler was born on 2 January 1892 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. He was an actor, known for Fast Company (1929). He died on 23 June 1958 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA.
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Brandon Hardy was born on 2 May 1983 in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for Daltry Calhoun (2005), Seeing Sophie (2006) and Good Diggs (2005).- John C. Spooner was born on 6 January 1843 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, USA. He died on 11 June 1919 in New York City, New York, USA.