He is 101 years old and is a Sagittarius. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, On May 17, in a seven-and-a-half-hour emergency operation over-and-above the original surgery, he was given 55 pints of blood. While working on Merrill's Marauders in the Philippines, on April 15, 1961, Chandler injured his back while playing baseball with U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who served as extras in the film. [70], He was linked with Esther Williams, who wrote in her 1999 autobiography Chandler was a cross dresser and she broke off the relationship. Severe complications arose; an artery was damaged, and Chandler hemorrhaged. "I don't know why I got it," Chandler joked at the time, "maybe it's because I'm saving them money. Gossip columnist Liz Smith scolded her in print for outing Chandler 38 years after his death and wrote, "You didn't have to do it, Esther." I was born to be an executive – an idea man. He said he was under contract to Universal to make two films a year at $60,000 per film for 1957 and $75,000 per film for 1958. A third operation followed, on May 27, where he received an additional 20 pints of blood. Born: 15-Dec-1918 Birthplace: Brooklyn, NY Died: 17-Jun-1961 Location of death: Culver City, CA Cause of death: Complications of Surgery Remains: Buried, Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City, CA Gender: Male Religion: Jewish Race or Ethnicity: White Sexual orientation: Straight Occupation: Actor Nationality: United States Executive summary: Broken Arrow [8], After being discharged from the Army, Chandler moved to Los Angeles in December 1945 with $3,000 he had saved. [4], In a 1960 interview Chandler said his favourite films were Broken Arrow, Battle of Apache Pass, Two Flags West, Because of You ("my first real love story"), Sign of the Pagan, The Toy Tiger ("a change for me"), Drango, Raw Wind in Eden ("beautiful locale"), and The Lady Takes a Flyer ("I had Lana Turner with me").[85]. Tony Curtis and Gerald Mohr were among the pallbearers at Chandler's funeral, attended by more than 1,500 people. Tinee, Mae. He was announced for another film with Buckner, The Wild Bunch,[24] which was not made; instead, he played an Arab chief in Flame of Araby (1951), opposite Maureen O'Hara. Chandler - Jeffery (Jeff) Washburn, Age 65, passed away Sunday, November 24, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Chandler Regional Medical Center. I like being recognized – it's flattering. [76] He died on June 17, 1961. "Jeff Chandler Sought for 'Angry River;' Wanger Plans Mounties Movie" Schallert, Edwin. "Drama: Henry Fonda to Have Lee Cobb as Costar", "JOLSON TO APPEAR ON C. B. S. RADIO, TV: Network Secures Entertainer's Services for 3-Year Period -Randolph in New Show", "MBS Stations Book Russell For Interview: The Radio Dialer and TV Guide". [79], An investigation ensued into Chandler's death. [33] He also missed out on the lead in the remake of Magnificent Obsession, for which he had been mooted; the part was taken by Rock Hudson, who had supported Chandler in Iron Man. This meant Chandler missed the part of Demetrius in The Robe (1953) at Fox, for which he had been considered and which eventually went to Victor Mature. Sadly, his only 2 movies of note would probably be Joan Crawford's Female on a Beach and Kim Novak's Jeanne Eagels. I'd like to do some writing. Buys Rose TV Play" by THOMAS M. PRYOR, "R.K.O. The part was proving tricky to cast; in Chandler's words, "Fox was looking for a guy big enough physically to play the role and unfamiliar enough to moviegoers to lend authenticity. Chandler appeared in an expensive (for Universal) epic, playing the Emperor Marcian in Sign of the Pagan and co-starred with Jane Russell in Foxfire (1955), which he enjoyed because, "I don't have to be so darned monosyllabic in this one. Chandler received more attention playing Eve Arden's love interest on radio in Our Miss Brooks, which debuted in July 1948 and became a massive hit. July 12, 1960 - May 1, 2019. "[45], Towards the end of the year, Chandler formed his own production company, Earlmar, with his agent Meyer Mishkin. He was one of Universal Pictures's more popular male stars of the 1950s. He had commitments to make two films per year at Universal until 1959.[52]. Chandler married actress Marjorie Hoshelle (1918–1989) in 1946. I see that as the least I can do for the people who have given me the fruits of this world.[3]. Chandler Law Firm has represented many cases of injured vacationers. [67], Chandler was involved in a will dispute concerning his stepfather in 1960.[68]. Jeff Chandler. [31][32] His first movie under this was a Western, The Great Sioux Uprising. [14], Chandler's performance in Our Miss Brooks brought him to the attention of executives at Universal, who were looking for someone to play an Israeli leader in Sword in the Desert (1949). That's why I find being a movie actor not particularly gratifying. He attended Erasmus Hall High School, the alma mater of many stage and film personalities, where he acted in school plays; his schoolmates included Susan Hayward. Jeff Chandler Attorney Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Phone: (843) 448-4357 Fax: (843) 448-4005 Email: Email me Areas of Practice Workers' Compensation Law Motor [10] He went on to appear in episodes of anthology drama series such as Escape and Academy Award Theater, and became well known for playing the lead in Michael Shayne. He made a cameo in Meet Danny Wilson[25] and had a change of pace when he supported Loretta Young in Because of You – which a few years later he called his favorite role. I marked two radio scripts and have finished synopses and five movie stories. CHANDLER, Jefrey Kidd Loving husband, father, and friend to all, Jefrey Kidd Chandler, son of Lydia and Jack Chandler, and brother to Marlena Chandler, passed away May 29th, 2019 while vacationing with his wife of 39 years, Kathi Chandler. Jeff was born in Brooklyn and attended Erasmus High School. "Big Chief Cochise Set; Sidney to Direct 'Keys;' Trevor 'Package' Looms" Schallert, Edwin. And let's face it, acting is the easiest way I know to make a buck. [34] Both The Robe and Magnificent Obsession became big hits. Chandler initially struggled to find work in Hollywood, and had spent all his savings when he got his first job as a radio actor in May 1946. Jeff Chandler was an American actor, singer, and film producer best remembered for his portrayal of Cochise in the 1950 western film, ‘Broken Arrow,’ for which he was nominated for an Oscar. But suddenly there are not enough pictures being made here. "NEW MOVIE DEAL FOR BILLY WILDER: Signed to Direct 'Witness for the Prosecution' After Completing 2 Other Films R.K.O. After high school, he took a drama course and worked in stock companies for two years. you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. "FILM CHIEFS MEET UNION OFFICIALS: Studio Heads and Actors Guild Aides Bargain Over Strike Issues" by MURRAY SCHUMACH, "JEFF CHANDLER STILL CRITICAL BUT BETTER", "Blood Infection Caused Death of Jeff Chandler", "1,500 Attend Funeral of Actor Jeff Chandler: Hundreds of Movie Fans and Many of His Friends in Baseball Present at Rites", "State Will Investigate Jeff Chandler's Death: Bureau to Look Into Hospital Procedure in Actor's Case Due to Public Interest JEFF CHANDLER", "$1.5 Million Suit Filed in Jeff Chandler Death: Damages from Hospital and Physicians Asked on Behalf of Children and Estate", "Jeff Chandler Wills $600,000 to Daughters". [73], He represented the Screen Actors Guild during talks throughout the 1960 actors' strike. Sister of Dana Grossel. "Well, Jeff's been gone a … [2] He was raised by his mother after his parents separated when he was a child. Chandler played Cochise for the third time, a cameo in Taza, Son of Cochise, starring Hudson, who soon overtook Chandler as Universal's biggest male star. 'Indian' Chandler Changes Pace; He's Now Half Indian", HEDDA HOPPER: "Jeff Chandler Aims to Do 'Young Moses'", "ALLIED ARTISTS SIGNS PRODUCER: John Huston to Make 3 Films -- Wyler and Wilder Also Completing Similar Deals" by THOMAS M. PRYOR, "NADER TO REPLACE CHANDLER 2D TIME: Actor Will Be Co-Star With Maureen O'Hara in 'Lady Godiva' Film at U.-I." An executive is a guy who thinks things up and has other people execute them. "Drama: Hayward Slates Picture; 20th Casts Chandler; 'Chaplains' Activated" Schallert, Edwin. Don't get me wrong – I wanted fame and money when I decided to take up acting. They have also lived in Washington, UT and Seattle, WA. Daughter of actors Jeff Chandler and Marjorie Hoshelle. Chandler's next two movies were made for a brand new company, Seven Arts: Ten Seconds to Hell, a drama with Jack Palance for director Robert Aldrich, and Thunder in the Sun, a Western with Susan Hayward. Generation generation). Orab, Ohio formerly of Quitman, Georgia passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at the age of 59. His other credits include Sword in the Desert (1948), Deported (1950), Female on the Beach (1955), and Away All Boats (1956). Chandler moved to Columbia and acted with Kim Novak in Jeanne Eagels. Even before Broken Arrow was released, Chandler was upped to leading-man status back at Universal. Chandler spoke of making Young Moses and a Western with friends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, but neither was made. JEFF CHANDLER Ever after his death on 17 June 1961, Jeff Chandler’s contribution to the world of film remains an enduring one. To Plant Memorial Trees in memory, please visit our. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com: accessed ), memorial page for Jeff Chandler (15 Dec 1918–17 Jun 1961), Find a Grave Memorial no. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Tony … His first film under the arrangement was a supporting role in Abandoned (1949). Jeff Chandler was a 6'4" gorgeous hunk of beefcake with thick curly silvery hair and he was often photographed to show off his massive hairy chest. "FILM UNIT OPPOSES FOREIGN VENTURES: A.F.L. Plant a tree to honor the memory of your loved one. [29] On Peggy Lee's radio show, he had demonstrated a talent for singing, and he pursued this through the decade.[30]. Jeff was born February 22, 1954 to Clare and Norabelle (Bouck) Washburn in Owosso, MI. He went on to play small roles as gangsters in Roses are Red and The Invisible Wall, and a policeman in Mr Belvedere Goes to College. He was born October 13, 1960 to Bonita Lacroix and the late Thomas Chandler in Miami–Dade County, Florida. He followed this with two films for Universal, The Lady Takes a Flyer with Lana Turner and Raw Wind in Eden with Esther Williams. Once again, location work required him to regularly commute back and forth to Hollywood throughout the shoot. He had injections to deaden the pain and enable him to finish the production. Our government still taxes the hell out of people; somebody ought to wake 'em up.[57]. Jane Russell commented, "I've never heard of such a thing. Chandler refused the role and was replaced again by George Nader, but this time, the dispute was not over money, but due to Chandler's overwork. I'd quit work immediately if I had the money, and travel for a while. [42], Universal cast Chandler in an expensive remake of The Spoilers, then was given the lead in one of the studio's most prestigious films of the year, Away All Boats. He was cast in February 1949. Jeffrey Todd Chandler Jr. 3 The third result is Jeffrey Todd Chandler Jr. age 20s in Mesa, AZ in the Lehi neighborhood. In 1954, Chandler was starting to gripe about his workload: You just can't call your time your own. I make a point of answering all my mail, and when anyone asks me for an autograph, I'm not just flattered. In 1952, exhibitors voted Chandler the 22nd-most popular star in the US. However, Chandler intended to continue to make films for Universal under a multipicture contract. His next role would be that of an officer in World War II. "Jeff Chandler Among Movie Visitors Here" Tinee, Mae. [36] He left the radio show Our Miss Brooks after five years "to get a rest," he said, "Although it didn't take long to do the show, it tied up all my Sundays."[37]. If the movies had not found him the advertising agencies would have done – and in fact, whenever you saw a still of him you looked at his wrist-watch or pipe before realising that he wasn't promoting something. HINSDALE - Jeff Allen Chandler, 62, a longtime resident of Olean and recently of Underwood Manor in Hinsdale, passed away Monday (Nov. 23, 2020) in Olean. "Rock Hudson, Doris Day Top New Poll; U-I Gives Boost to Joanna Moore" Scheuer, Philip K. "GOLDWYN NAMED FOR MOVIE HONOR: Producers Guild to Give Him Milestone Award – Jeff Chandler Gets Role" by THOMAS M. PRYOR. TO MAKE SPACE-TEST FILM: Feature to Depict Efforts of U.S. Scientists to Launch an Earth Satellite" by THOMAS M. PRYOR, Louella Parsons: "Linda Darnell Signs With Jeff Chandler", "Tuesday Proclaimed as L.A. Free Enterprise Day", "SYMBOLIC DRAMA WILL BE A MOVIE: 'A Passenger to Bali,' Which Ran Here in 1940, Bought by Security Pictures" by THOMAS M. PRYOR. [4] He served for four years, mostly in the Aleutians, finishing with the rank of lieutenant. Some injuries people incur include slipping on a pool deck at a hotel, tripping in the bathtub at a resort, wave runner and jet ski accidents, boating incidents, golf cart accidents, moped accidents, and many more. "[57], Chandler formed another production company, August, for which he made The Plunderers, a Western, distributed by Allied Artists. Ms. Tucker was profoundly involved with communty service. Great uncle of Knox Williamson. "Jeff Chandler Wanted as Star for Movie on Huk Warfare" Hopper, Hedda. [49] He acted in and produced the first Earlmar production, a Western, Drango. [5][6], Chandler formed his own company, the Shady Lane Playhouse, in Illinois in the summer of 1941. In exchange for this, Chandler was to make two more films for Universal under his original contract with them, then enter into a new arrangement under which he would appear in two films a year over three years.[48]. Chandler had a relationship with Gloria De Haven that was exposed in Confidential magazine. For that he had the requisite Jewishness (of which he was very proud) – and he was not quite real. Chandler had a concurrent career as a singer and recording artist, releasing several albums and playing nightclubs. Family will receive friends Saturday, November 28, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral service at KENNEDY'S 219 Ohio St. Johnstown, Rev. After Drango, Chandler made the final two films owed under his original contract with Universal: The Tattered Dress, playing a lawyer in a melodrama, and Man in the Shadow, co-starring opposite Orson Welles. Shortly after his last film Merrill's Marauders (1962), Jeff died, at 42, from blood poisoning after an operation for a slipped disc. Biography - A Short Wiki Silver-haired actor who portrayed Cochise in Broken Arrow. Film historian David Shipman once wrote this analysis of Chandler: Jeff Chandler looked as though he had been dreamed up by one of those artists who specialise in male physique studies, or a mite further up the artistic scale, he might have been plucked bodily from some modern mural on a biblical subject. Please allow 24 hours for your entry to be reviewed for appropriate content. Hopper, Hedda. "Foy, 'Breen Shape 'Tanks Are Coming' for Screen; Bushman Acts King Saul" Schallert, Edwin. [47], In 1956, Universal gave Chandler a leave of absence from his contract with them "for a period of several months" to enable him to make his own movie for Earlmar. He put together an act and we opened at the Riviera. For other people named Jeff Chandler, see, In February 1953, I was making a second picture with Jeff Chandler, one called. Chandler was the first actor to portray Chad Remington in Frontier Town. He went back to Fox for his second film for them, as an embittered Union cavalryman in Two Flags West for director Robert Wise. [78] He was buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City. "Looking at Hollywood: Jean Simmons, Vic Mature Will Co-Star in 'Breakup'" Wife Divorces Jeff Chandler, Screen Actor, Divorce Planned but Called Off, Says Jeff Chandler, "Jeff Chandler, Wife Refuse Reconciliation: Actor Offers to Continue $1500-a-Month Allowance; She Asks Total of $6500", "Jeff Chandler Must Pay Wife $1500 Monthly", "Jeff Chandler's Wife Gets Divorce, $100,000: She Says She Developed Ulcer Because He Was Too Absorbed in His Film Work", "'Spying' on Anita Told by Detective: Pejury Action Possible". Louella Parsons called Chandler "the busiest actor in town... Jeff is so happy in his private life these days that he's doing everything the studio wants. Shortly after his arrival, he was involved in a serious car accident on the way to a screen test, which resulted in a large scar on his forehead.[9]. Jeff leaves behind two sons, Jordan and Zac Chandler, and countless numbers of friends he made along the way. 59 talking about this. He then went over to Warner Bros. to make Merrill's Marauders, which was his last film. In her autobiography Hold the Roses (2002), Rose Marie wrote that "Jeff Chandler was a great guy, but he was no singer. He was killed by a surgical complication. "Drama: Indie Setups Announced by Cummings, Chandler; Hello, Barry Fitzgerald" Scheuer, Philip K. "Dirk Bogarde favourite film actor" A Cinema Correspondent. Chandler appeared in Return to Peyton Place for Fox. [53] A Motion Picture Exhibitor Poll listed him as the tenth most popular male star in the US in 1957. Send your deepest condolences with fresh flowers. Hearn Role in 'The Naked and the Dead' for Norma Productions" by THOMAS F. BRADY. Actor Jeff Chandler and actress Jan Sterling in a scene from the crime drama movie 'Female On The Beach', directed by Joseph Pevney, 1955. A member of the Lane Arts Council who shared her art experience with youngsters through the programs such as YouthArts as well as her own studio in Cottage Grove. [10], Chandler reprised his role as Cochise in another Western, The Battle at Apache Pass, for Universal. "Tribune GO-TO-MOVIE GUIDE: Tony Martin Gives Views on Career" Jeff Chandler was an American actor, film producer and singer best remembered for playing Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950), for which he was Oscar nominated. He was 42 years old. [46] He was voted the seventh-most popular star with British cinema goers. [74], While working on Merrill's Marauders in the Philippines, on April 15, 1961, Chandler injured his back while playing baseball with U.S. Army Special Forces soldiers who served as extras in the film. Back at Universal, he played a boxer in Iron Man (1951), a remake of an old Lew Ayres movie. "Jeff Chandler Will Star in 'Holy Grail'" Hopper, Hedda. [44], He made a Western, Pillars of the Sky, then had a change of pace with the comedy The Toy Tiger, the fourth movie he made that year. Chandler said he always wanted to act, but courses for commercial art were cheaper, so he studied art for a year and worked as a layout artist for a mail-order catalogue at $18 a week. Instead, he took over a role originally meant for Dana Andrews, a Lucky Luciano-style gangster in Deported, for producer Robert Buckner, who cast him in Sword in the Desert. Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961) was an American actor, film producer, and singer best remembered for playing Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950), for which he was nominated for an Oscar. The company toured the Midwest with some success, presenting such plays as The Bad Man, Seventh Heaven, The New Minister, and Pigs. In 1955 he became only the second star to play at the Riviera, after Liberace was the featured headliner. He then went on to make a war film, Red Ball Express, and a swashbuckler, Yankee Buccaneer. He also had to be written out of his radio shows Michael Shayne and Our Miss Brooks for several weeks.[12][18]. [80] It was deemed malpractice and resulted in his children suing the hospital for $1.5 million. [58] Allied was so pleased with the film, they requested three more movies from August, but Chandler never got to make them.[57]. When his friend Sammy Davis Jr. lost an eye in an accident and was in danger of losing the other, Chandler offered to give Davis one of his own eyes. [17] As part of the arrangement, Chandler signed a deal with Fox to make a film a year with them for six years. "[38] He then made Female on the Beach with Joan Crawford and began releasing records. [26] Young later said Chandler "was more of a personality than an actor... a charming man."[27]. He had injections to deaden the pain and enable him to finish the production. [56] In Ten Seconds to Hell and The Jayhawkers! [54], Chandler made another for Universal, A Stranger in My Arms with June Allyson. "Film Unit Opposes Foreign Ventures: A.F.L. Artist. He worked briefly in radio, then got a job in a stock company on Long Island as an actor and stage manager. He lends his intelligence and personality to the role, but the greatest part of the performance belongs to the producer, who puts him in a certain type of part; the director, who tells him how to play it; and the cutter, who edits what's done. He's The Busiest, Now". Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961) was an American actor, film producer and singer best remembered for playing … "Renewal at Allied for Jeff Chandler: 'Plunderers' Pleases Studio; Star Urges Subsidy for Films" Scheuer, Philip K. "Marsha Hunt Signs for 'Plunderers': 'Threepenny Opera' Due Here; 'Untouchables' Will Expand" Scheuer, Philip K. "CHANDLER SIGNED FOR BIBLE DRAMAS: Actor to Play David in Two Specials on A.B.C.-TV – Baseball Schedule Set" By RICHARD F. SHEPARD. Cause of death: breast cancer. Chandler played villains. Guest Book sponsored by Casey Halwig & Hartle Funeral Home, Share to let others add their own memories and condolences. "'Chief Crazyhorse' Held Right for Jeff Chandler; Slate Signs Term Deal" Schallert, Edwin. "Joltin'" Jeff Chandler (born September 3, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is a former boxer.Chandler reigned as the Lineal and WBA world Bantamweight … this broad sweeping book covers his early childhood in brooklyn, ny and proves the old adage that we are indeed the sum of all that comes before us. Our Miss Brooks transferred to television, but Chandler was not permitted to do TV under his contract; his part was taken by Robert Rockwell. 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