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Michael Jeter: Biography
Birth Place:
Lawrenceburg, TN
Date of Birth / Zodiac Sign:
08/26/1952, Virgo
Date of Death:
03/30/2003
Profession:
Actor
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Michael Jeter Fast Facts:
Entered the pre-med program at Memphis State University but discovered a passion for theater and transferred to the arts program.
After college, took a job as a law-firm secretary while searching for acting auditions.
Made onscreen debut in the 1979 movie version of
Hair
, and worked again with its director Milos Forman in the film
Ragtime
(1981).
Earned accolades for his Tony Award-winning performance in the 1989 Broadway musical
Grand Hotel
.
Familiar to television viewers as the math teacher and assistant football coach Herman Stiles on the popular sitcom
Evening Shade
starring Burt Reynolds, which earned him an Emmy Award.
Beloved by children as the "other" Mr. Noodle on the Elmo's World portion of
Sesame Street
. The "first" Mr. Noodle and Ms. Noodle are portrayed by fellow Broadway vets Bill Irwin and Kristin Chenoweth, respectively.
Diagnosed as HIV-positive in the early 1990s and first spoke openly about it on the television newsmagazine
Entertainment Tonight
in 1997.
Michael Jeter Relationships:
Amanda Jeter Parsons - Sister
Emily Jeter - Sister
Larie Jeter Wicker - Sister
Sean Blue - Significant Other
Virginia Anne Jeter Barham - Sister
Virginia Jeter - Mother
William Jeter - Father
William K. Jeter - Brother
Michael Jeter Awards:
1991 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1992 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Winner
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series - Nominee
1993 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series - Nominee
1996 Emmy: Outstanding Guest Actor for a Drama Series - Nominee
1992 Golden Globe: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television - Nominee
1990 Tony: Actor (Featured Role--Musical) - Winner
College:
Memphis State University, Memphis, TN (1974)
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