Michael Jeter - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

Born	August 26, 1952
Died	March 30, 2003 (age 50)
Birthplace	Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, USA
Zodiac Sign	Virgo - (see also Michael Jeter's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese Zodiac	Dragon
Generation	Baby Boomer Generation
Known For	Notable for his roles in "The Green Mile," "Evening Shade," "The Fisher King," and as Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle, on "Sesame Street."

Intro

Michael Jeter was an acclaimed American actor widely recognized for his versatile roles in film, television, and theater. Known for his distinctive character work and expressive performances, Jeter gained fame through his appearances on both the big and small screens.

Early Life & Background

Michael Jeter was born in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee. He attended Memphis State University, where he initially studied medicine before switching to acting. His early work in theater led to his move to New York, where he launched his professional acting career.

Career Highlights

• Won a Tony Award in 1990 for his performance in the Broadway musical "Grand Hotel".
• Starred as Herman Stiles on the television series "Evening Shade" (1990-1994), earning an Emmy Award.
• Memorable roles in films such as "The Fisher King" (1991), "Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit" (1993), "The Green Mile" (1999), and "Jurassic Park III" (2001).
• Played Mr. Noodle's brother, Mr. Noodle, on "Sesame Street".

Trivia

• Michael Jeter was openly gay and an advocate for LGBTQ+ visibility in Hollywood.
• He was diagnosed as HIV-positive in 1997, but survived complications and continued his career.
• He died of complications from epilepsy in 2003.

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1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Jeter
2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005052/