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Jeff Chandler was an American actor, producer, and singer. He was born on December 15, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York. He began his career as a singer, performing in nightclubs and on the radio. He made his film debut in 1946 in the film "Till the End of Time". He went on to appear in over 30 films, including "Broken Arrow" (1950), "The Tattered Dress" (1957), and "The Jayhawkers" (1959). He also appeared in several television series, including "The Restless Gun" (1957-1959) and "The Virginian" (1962-1963). Chandler was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Broken Arrow". He was also nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his performance in "The Tattered Dress". Chandler died on June 17, 1961 at the age of 42. He was survived by his wife, actress Marjorie Hoshelle, and their two children.

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Occupation actor,soundtrack,producer
Age 43 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 15 December, 1918
Birthday 15 December
Birthplace Brooklyn, New York, USA
Date of death 17 June, 1961
Died Place Culver City, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Jeff Chandler Height, Weight & Measurements

At 43 years old, Jeff Chandler height is 6' 4" (1.93 m) .

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Who Is Jeff Chandler's Wife?

His wife is Marjorie Hoshelle (13 October 1946 - 29 July 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)

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Wife Marjorie Hoshelle (13 October 1946 - 29 July 1954) ( divorced) ( 2 children)
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Jeff Chandler Net Worth

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Jeanne Eagels (1957)$200,000

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Timeline

1999

His former lover Esther Williams, in her tell-all 1999 autobiography, put Chandler back in the headlines after asserting that he was a cross-dresser. She told him, "Jeff, you're too big for polka dots.".

1960

A liberal Democrat, he was part of the Hollywood contingent that worked for the election of John F. Kennedy as President in 1960.

1957

He was the one who encouraged character actor Jimmy Murphy to go to Hollywood. Murphy appeared with Chandler in Jeanne Eagels (1957).

1956

In November 1956 his public support for Israel's invasion of the Sinai peninsula during the Suez Crisis led to his films being banned in Arab countries.

1952

He would follow this by playing the role of Cochise in two sequels: The Battle at Apache Pass (1952) and Taza, Son of Cochise (1954). While his premature gray hair and tanned features served him well in his westerns and action pictures, the studio would put him into soaps and costume movies. In his films, his leading ladies would include Maureen O'Hara, Rhonda Fleming, Jane Russell, Joan Crawford, and June Allyson.

1950

Jeff was born in Brooklyn and attended Erasmus High School. After high school, he took a drama course and worked in stock companies for two years. His next role would be that of an officer in World War II. After he was discharged from the service, he became busy acting in radio drama's and comedies until he was signed by Universal. It would be in the fifties that Jeff would become a star making westerns and action pictures. He would be nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950).

1948

Portrayed Philip Boynton on CBS Radio's "Our Miss Brooks" (1948-1957).

1947

Both daughters, Jamie (1947-2003) and Dana (1948-2002) died of cancer, as did his mother, maternal aunt, uncle and grandfather.