Ted Jordan

Ted Jordan was an American actor, known for his roles in Walking Tall, The Magical World of Disney, and The High Chaparral. He gained popularity in the mid-20th century and had a diverse career in film and television.

Personal and Family Life

Ted Jordan was born Edgar Harrison Friedman Jr. on May 23, 1924, in Circleville, Ohio. He was married to Lili St. Cyr from February 21, 1955, until their divorce on January 15, 1959. He later married Lynette Bernay, but their union also ended in divorce.

Death and Legacy

Ted Jordan passed away on March 30, 2005, in Palm Desert, California. His contributions to film and television continue to be appreciated by fans of classic American cinema. He shared a personal anecdote in his book about his relationship with Marilyn Monroe, revealing that she underwent an abortion when she discovered she was pregnant with his child.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Sierra 1950-05-26 Jim Coulter
The Wrecking Crew 1968-12-30 Guard
The Million Dollar Duck 1971-06-30 Mr. Forbes
Circumstantial Evidence 1945-04-20 Prisoner
A Bell for Adano 1945-06-21 Soldier
The Undercover Man 1949-03-21 Hoodlum
No Room for the Groom 1952-06-13
The Bad and the Beautiful 1952-12-25 Assistant Director (uncredited)
Tokyo Joe 1949-10-26
Dragonwyck 1946-04-19 Man (uncredited)
Thieves’ Highway 1949-09-20 State Highway Policeman (uncredited)
The Band Wagon 1953-08-07 Chorus Member in Hotel Suite (uncredited)
Slattery’s Hurricane 1949-08-11 Radarman (uncredited)
The Silencers 1966-02-18 Man (uncredited)
Walking Tall 1973-02-22 Virgil Button
Miss Grant Takes Richmond 1949-10-20 Hood (uncredited)
When Willie Comes Marching Home 1950-02-17 Gunner #1 (uncredited)
Land of the Giants 1968-09-22 Policeman, SID Man
Gunsmoke 1955-09-10 Pete, Burke, Nathan Burke, Chad, Del, Jake Cooper (uncredited), Townsman (uncredited), Shiloh
The Virginian 1962-09-19 Committee Member (uncredited), Poker Player (uncredited), Cowhand
How the West Was Won 1977-02-06 Willie
The Andy Griffith Show 1960-10-03 Gerald Whitfield
The Waltons 1972-09-14 Man at Bar
Mission: Impossible 1966-09-17 Gunman
Branded 1965-01-24 Sgt. Mayhew (uncredited)