Michael Jeter

Michael Jeter
Birth	08/26/1952
Death	03/30/2003
Role	Udesky
Credits	Jurassic Park III

Michael Jeter was an American actor who portrayed Udesky in Jurassic Park III. He is best known for his role as Herman Stiles on "Evening Shady". During his life, Jeter won a Tony Award for his role in the Broadway musical Grand Hotel and an an Emmy for his television role in the sitcom Evening Shade.

Biography

Born August 26th, 1952 in Lawrence, Tennessee to Virginia and William Jeter, Michael grew up with five other siblings; a brother and four sisters. While studying medicine at Memphis State University (now University of Memphis), Jeter switched his focus to acting and began performing in the Circuit theater and the Playhouse Theater. Jeter eventually left Memphis for Boston to further his career. In his many roles, Jeter won a Tony in 1990 and an Emmy in 1992. Jeter was also a favorite with younger audiences with his role on Sesame Street as “Mr. Noodle”, the brother of “Mr. Noodle” from 1999 til his death in 2003. Michael was found dead in his Hollywood home at the age of 50 following a public battle with Human Immunodeficiency Virus. He was cremated and his ashes spread. Despite having HIV, Jeter’s partner, Sean Blue, stated publicly that Jeter had died of an epileptic seizure. Jeter’s final film, The Polar Express, was dedicated to his memory.

Selected filmography

• The Polar Express (2004) .... Smokey/Steamer
• Open Range (2003) .... Percy
• Welcome to Collinwood (2002) .... Toto
• Jurassic Park III (2001) .... Udesky
• The Gift (2000) .... Gerald Weems
• South of Heaven, West of Hell (2000) .... Uncle Jude
• Kid Quick (2000) .... Dibble
• Elmo's World (2000) .... Mr. Noddle's brother, Mr. Noodle
• The Green Mile (1999) .... Eduard Delacroix
• Jakob the Liar (1999) .... Avron
• True Crime (1999) .... Dale Porterhouse
• Patch Adams (1998) .... Rudy
• Zack and Reba (1998) .... Ores
• Thursday (1998) .... Dr. Jarvis
• The Naked Man (1998) .... Sticks Varona
• The Ransom of Red Chief (1998) (TV) .... Bill Driscoll
• Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) .... L. Ron Bumquist
• Race for Atlantis (1998) .... Pindar (ride introduction reel)
• Mousehunt (1997) .... Quincy Thorpe
• Air Bud (1997) .... Norman F. 'Norm' Snively/Clown the Hound
• Mrs. Santa Claus (1996) (TV) .... Arvo
• The Boys Next Door (1996) (TV) .... Arnold Wiggins
• Waterworld (1995) .... Old Gregor
• Drop Zone (1994) .... Earl Leedy
• Gypsy (1993) (TV) .... Mr. Goldstone
• Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993) .... Father Ignatius
• Bank Robber (1993) .... Night Clerk 1
• When Love Kills: The Seduction of John Hearn (1993) (TV) .... Bob Black
• Just Like in the Movies (1992) .... Vernon
• The Fisher King (1991) .... Homeless cabaret singer
• Miller's Crossing (1990) .... Adolph
• Tango & Cash (1989) .... Skinner
• Dead Bang (1989) .... Dr. Krantz
• Hothouse (1988) (TV) .... Art
• The Money Pit (1986) .... Arnie
• Soup for One (1982) .... Mr. Kelp
• Alice at the Palace (1982) (TV)
• Ragtime (1981) .... Special Reporter
• The Mating Season (1980) (TV)
• My Old Man (1979) (TV) .... George Gardner
• Hair (1979) .... Sheldon