Jeff Chandler
American actor (1918–1961) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; Yiddish: יראַ גראָססעל; December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961) was an American actor. He was best known for his portrayal of Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950), for which he was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He was one of Universal Pictures' more popular male stars of the 1950s. His other credits include Sword in the Desert (1948), Deported (1950), Female on the Beach (1955), and Away All Boats (1956). In addition to his acting in film, he was known for his role in the radio program Our Miss Brooks, as Phillip Boynton, her fellow teacher and clueless object of affection, and for his musical recordings.
Jeff Chandler | |
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 Chandler in 1958 | |
| Born | Ira Grossel (1918-12-15)December 15, 1918 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1961(1961-06-17) (aged 42) Culver City, California, U.S. |
| Resting place | Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, producer, singer |
| Years active | 1945–1961 |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2[1] |