MICHAEL JETER

Michael Jeter is known for being an American character actor. He started his character on stage plays as he studied theater at Memphis State University. One of his most successful performances was when he performed on Broadway for a role in G.R. Point, where he received a Theatre World Award in 1979. He also appeared on shows such as Cloud Nine and The Boys Next Door. As an actor, Jeter was known to play wimpy, pretentious, and eccentric characters in films like The Fisher King, Dropzone, Waterworld, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, and The Green Mile.

He didn’t let himself be typecasted, though; there were some films where he played more diverse characters like in Air Bud, Open Ranger, and Jurassic Park III. On television, he played Mr. Noodle’s brother, Mister Noodle, on the show Sesame Street. The actor also appeared in one episode of Touched by an Angel. His character was named Gus, an insurance salesman. The actor had an illustrious career for two decades and will always be fondly remembered for his gentle spirit.