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James Jeter

James Jeter

Actor · born 15 September 1921 · Houston, Texas, USA

James Jeter (September 15, 1921 – March 4, 2007) was an American character actor from Texas who began his career on stage at Houston's Alley Theatre.

Over three decades in film and television he appeared in The Sand Pebbles, Cool Hand Luke, Assault on Precinct 13, Bound for Glory, F.I.S.T., The Border, Brian De Palma's Blow Out and Clint Eastwood's A Perfect World, his final film. On television he played the blacksmith Hans Dorfler on Little House on the Prairie.

Where to start: Cool Hand Luke (1967).

As actor 34

TV shows 10

Frequently asked questions

What is the best James Jeter movie?

By viewer score, Cool Hand Luke (1967) at 7.7/10.

What are James Jeter’s most popular movies?

A Perfect World, Blow Out, Cool Hand Luke.

How many movies has James Jeter made?

34 films on TMDB, 34 as actor.

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