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) |