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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.- Writer
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Nick Enright was born on 22 December 1950 in Maitland, New South Wales, Australia. He was a writer and actor, known for Blackrock (1997), Lorenzo's Oil (1992) and Come in Spinner (1990). He died on 30 March 2003 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.- Vasilica Tastaman was a Romanian film and theater actress .She was born on was born on October 6, 1933 in Braila, Romania. She graduated from Institute of Theatrical Arts and Cinematography in 1971.In 1958, she plays first role in the movie D-ale carnavalului.Other notable roles in films : Veronica (1973), Maiorul si moartea (1967) and Comedie fantastica (1975). Play on the stage of the theater ''Teatrul de Comedie'' in Bucharest. She was married to Emeric Jenei and Dan Tufaru.She has two children Calin and Janne .She died on March 30, 2003 in Bucharest, Romania.
- Hilde Haagen was born in 1922. She was an actress, known for Alles Lüge (1948). She was married to Peter Alexander. She died on 30 March 2003 in Vienna, Austria.
- Cynthia Stevens was born on 16 July 1916 in West Ham, London, England, UK. She died on 30 March 2003 in New Malden, Surrey, England, UK.
- Delia Esther Quinones was born on 20 January 1929 in San Juan, Puerto Rico. She was an actress, known for Maruja (1959), Las pasiones infernales (1969) and Machuchal agente 'O' en New York (1970). She died on 30 March 2003 in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
- Alberto Rinaldi was born on 6 June 1939 in Rome, Lazio, Italy. He was an actor, known for El hijo de la calle (1949), The Marihuana Story (1950) and En la ardiente oscuridad (1959). He died on 30 March 2003 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
- Curt Broberg was born on 26 July 1923 in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden. He was an actor, known for Henrik IV (1964), The Ninja Mission (1984) and Jakten (1965). He died on 30 March 2003 in Norrköping, Östergötlands län, Sweden.
- Gaby Rado was born on 17 January 1955 in Budapest, Hungary. He was married to Carol. He died on 30 March 2003 in Sulaimaniya, Iraq.
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Dan Mark was born on 11 January 1931 in Buffalo, New York, USA. He was a producer and production manager, known for Angel Heart (1987), Detour to Terror (1980) and Cocaine and Blue Eyes (1983). He was married to Dotty. He died on 30 March 2003 in California, USA.- Rudolf Walter Leonhardt was born on 9 February 1921 in Altenburg, Thuringia, Germany. He was an actor, known for Interview mit der Geschichte (1964), Ex Libris - Neues über Bücher (1965) and Pro & Contra (1968). He died on 30 March 2003 in Hamburg, Germany.