James Jeter
James Jeter | |
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Houston, Texas , U.S. | |
| Other names | James Jeeter |
| Occupation(s) | Film, stage and television actor |
| Years active | 1961–1993 |
James Jeter, also known and credited as James Jeeter, (September 15, 1921
Life and career
Jeter was born in Star, Texas.[3] He began his career on stage, performing at the Alley Theatre.[3] Jeter made his film debut with an uncredited appearance in the 1964 film The Best Man. He next appeared in the film Kiss Me, Stupid.[4]
Jeter appeared in the 1966 film The Sand Pebbles, in the role of Boatswain's Mate 2nd Class Farren.[1][5] He then appeared in the 1967 film Cool Hand Luke.[1]
Jeter guest-starred in television programs, including
Jeter appeared in films such as F.I.S.T., The Border, Assault on Precinct 13, Hang 'Em High, Fun with Dick and Jane, The Four Deuces, Ice Station Zebra, A Change of Seasons, The Hollywood Knights, Blow Out, The Christian Licorice Store, and Fast Break.[1][2] In 1985, Jeter played the lead role at the Geva Theatre Center in the play All My Sons, replacing Gerald Richards, who had been hospitalised.[6] His final credit was for the 1993 film A Perfect World.[1] Jeter worked as a lawyer in California.[7]
Death
Jeter died in March 2007 in
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | The Best Man | Mayor | Uncredited |
| 1964 | Kiss Me, Stupid | Waiter at Desert Sands | Uncredited |
| 1966 | The Chase | Man | Uncredited |
| 1966 | The Sand Pebbles | Farren | |
| 1967 | The Big Mouth | Police Lieutenant | Uncredited |
| 1967 | Cool Hand Luke | Wickerman | Uncredited |
| 1968 | Hang 'Em High | Wagon Driver | Uncredited |
| 1968 | Ice Station Zebra | 2nd Barman | Uncredited |
| 1971 | The Christian Licorice Store | Texas Man | |
| 1973 | Oklahoma Crude | Stapp | |
| 1975 | The Four Deuces | Capt. 'Smitty' Baird | |
| 1976 | The Big Bus | Bus Bartender | |
| 1976 | Assault on Precinct 13 | Precinct Captain | Uncredited |
| 1976 | Bound for Glory | Crippled Whitey - Hobo (on train) | |
| 1977 | Fun with Dick and Jane | Immigration Officer | |
| 1977 | Black Sunday | Watchman | |
| 1978 | F.I.S.T. | Mike Quinn | |
| 1978 | Matilda | ASPCA Attendant #3 | |
| 1979 | Fast Break | Officer Hedgewood | |
| 1979 | The Last Word | Desk Sergeant | |
| 1980 | The Great Rock 'n' Roll Swindle | Martin Bormann | Uncredited |
| 1980 | The Hollywood Knights | Smitty | |
| 1980 | A Change of Seasons | Truck Driver | |
| 1981 | Blow Out | Film Lab Man | |
| 1982 | The Border | Frank | |
| 1988 | Cohen and Tate | Trooper #1 | |
| 1993 | A Perfect World | Oldtimer |
References
- ^ a b c d e "James Jeter". Turner Classic Movies. Retrieved June 9, 2022.
- ^ ISBN 9780786434817 – via Google Books.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ISBN 9781629337364 – via Google Books.
- ISBN 9781476631844 – via Google Books.
- Newspapers.com.
- Newspapers.com.
External links
- James Jeter at IMDb
- James Jeter at the TCM Movie Database
- James Jeter at AllMovie
- Rotten Tomatoes profile
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