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Michael Jeter

American actor (1952-2003) · United States · On the map · Actors · Died at 50

Michael Jeter 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.

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A typical day, 30 days to 6 November 2026

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A life in dates

2003Died30 March 20032002TakenSeries, Bill Jeffries (voice) (uncredited)Welcome to CollinwoodFilm, 2002Toto2001Jurassic Park IIIFilm, Udesky1999Jakob the LiarFilm, Avron1998Fear and Loathing in Las VegasFilm, Ron Bumquist1997Veronica's ClosetSeries, Edwin1996Mrs. Santa ClausFilm, Arvo1995Can't Hurry LoveSeries, Mr. BarbourWaterworldFilm, 1995Old Gregor1994AladdinSeries, Runta (voice)1993Bank RobberFilm, Night Clerk 11992Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy SeriesAwardPicket FencesSeries, 1992Peter LebeckSondheim: A Celebration at Carnegie HallFilm, 19921990Tony Award for Best Actor in a MusicalAwardMiller's CrossingFilm, 1990Adolph1989Dead BangFilm, Dr. Krantz1988HothouseSeries, Dr. Art Makter1984Night CourtSeries, Confessing Crook in Holding Cell1983ZeligFilm, Freshman #21982Alice at the PalaceFilm, Baby / Bill the Lizard / Dormouse1979Theatre World AwardAwardHairFilm, 1979Sheldon1977Lou GrantSeries, Max Galt1956Tony AwardsSeries1952Born26 August 1952

People around Michael

Close ties

  • The Green Mile 1999
  • Miller's Crossing 1990
  • Zelig 1983
  • Patch Adams 1998
  • The Fisher King 1991

Filmography 40

80 credits on file

Television 24

Media & music

Photos 1

Awards

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series1992
Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical1990
Theatre World Award1979
Clarence Derwent Awards

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Actors
Type
Actor
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 2003 · aged 50