Dressmakers, shopowners, whatever passed for a personal shopper in those days, other lovers, etc. )they must surely have read about him in all the info there is on Old Hollywood. Jeff Chandler was more "rugged" and had a squarer jawline than M. Colgan. [77], At the time of his death, Chandler was involved with British actress Barbara Shelley. For 42 episodes, Chandler played Jeff Metcalf, a young baseball player, on the acclaimed ABC drama series. The cookie is set by the GDPR Cookie Consent plugin and is used to store whether or not user has consented to the use of cookies. In May, Chandler refused to play the lead in Six Bridges to Cross and Universal put him on suspension. [75], On May 13, 1961, he entered a hospital in Culver City, California, and had surgery for a spinal disc herniation. Debra became pregnant almost immediately and their daughter, Whitney, was born February 6, 1989. "Chief Crazyhorse' Held Right for Jeff Chandler; Slate Signs Term Deal" Schallert, Edwin. And regardless who we think is believable, it's both curious and telling that literally no one else confirms her story. His first film under the arrangement was a supporting role in Abandoned (1949). He was the grandson of Harry Chandler, Marian Otis. I know plenty of film buffs who have never heard of him or seen his movies (most of which aren't very good). Jeff Chandler was playing baseball on the set of Merrill's Marauders (1961) in the Philippines when he injured his back. EXCEPT, R26, Esther never married Jeff. Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. . That would be sheer gossip.. They look nothing alike. "THEDA BARA MOVIE GOES TO COLUMBIA: De Sylva's 'The Great Vampire' Will Be Distributed by Studio 'Champion' Suit Ruling" by Thomas F. Brady. The actor then went on to play minor roles as a policeman in the comedy film Mr Belvedere Goes to College and gangsters in The Invisible Wall and Roses are Red. His other credits include Sword in the Desert (1948), Deported (1950), Female on the Beach (1955), and Away All Boats (1956). 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. He attended Erasmus Hall High School, the alma mater of many stage and film personalities. Year. He then took up a job as a layout artist at $18 a week to save enough money to take a drama course. He came with a conductor, piano player, light man, press agent, and manager. [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. Something like that would cloud one's outlook on life in general. He was known for being a Movie Actor. Left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 17 years Cynthia (Ball) Chandler; mother: Bonnie (Patten) Chandler; stepchildren: Alex Reader (Brandie), Johanna Machamer and Tanner Gordon; sister: Anita Chandler Hollifield (Keith); grandson: Parker Reader; nephew: Kyle Hollifield; niece: Rachel Hollifield Stanley (David); great-nephews: It pissed him off, perhaps making him think she was condescending to him. He definitely had guts to open in Vegas. She was always competitive and didn't like to be one-upped. People here WANT to believe that Chandler loved to dress in drag. Chandler had appeared on air in Rogue's Gallery with Dick Powell, who was impressed by the actor, and put pressure on Columbia to give Chandler his first film role, a small part as a gangster in Johnny O'Clock (1947). [49] He acted in and produced the first Earlmar production, a Western, Drango. Chandler's father was connected with the restaurant business and got his son a job as a restaurant cashier. He was a cross-dresser., To which actress Jane Russell, who played opposite Chandler in the 1955 melodrama Foxfire, responds: Ive never heard of such a thing. He went back to Fox for his second film for them, as an embittered Union cavalryman in Two Flags West for director Robert Wise. Chandler, known for his rich baritone voice and prematurely gray hair, died in 1961 as the result of a botched operation for chronic back pain. Jeff Chandler/Age at death. [10], Chandler reprised his role as Cochise in another Western, The Battle at Apache Pass, for Universal. Who Is Jeff Chandler's Wife? Hot. He left to work on a movie after three and a half weeks. The couple had two daughters, Jamie Tucker and Dana Grosse. How old was Kyle Chandler when he played Jeff Metcalf? Jeff Chandler in The Leader-Post - June 20 1961 view all Immediate Family Marjorie Chandler ex-wife Jamie Tucker daughter Dana Chandler Grossel daughter Phillip Grossel father Anna Shevelew mother Florence Grossel stepmother Max Shevelew stepfather Irving Shevelew stepbrother About Jeff Chandler https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Chandler "Ann Sheridan, Jeff Chandler to Co-Star in 'Steel Town': Looking at Hollywood", Hopper, Hedda, "FILM CHIEFS MEET UNION OFFICIALS: Studio Heads and Actors Guild Aides Bargain Over Strike Issues" by MURRAY SCHUMACH. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. She repeated them in her autobiography as a means of introspection. Here, the 55-year-old actor looks back on some of his most notable roles. He has three sons - Tarik, Jeffrey Jr. and Julius who live in the Germantown section of Philadelphia. His first film role was a one-line role as a criminal in Johnny O'Clock which released in 1947. Every Datalounger imagines they were Joan in this pic. For his contribution to the motion picture industry, Chandler has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1770 Vine Street. ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. -- Jeff Chandler beat Julian Solis last November for the World Boxing Association bantamweight title. None of it helped, and everybody raved about Jeff's singing, but let's face it: He really didn't sing very well. but didn't know Chandler. "NEW MOVIE DEAL FOR BILLY WILDER: Signed to Direct 'Witness for the Prosecution' After Completing 2 Other Films R.K.O. I think the assertion that she is lying is motivated by homophobia - people see cross-dressing as "gay" (even though transvestism, by its very nature, is a fetish limited to straight men) and people don't want to admit that someone they like or admire might be "gay". Jeff Chandler's father was in the restaurant business. "ACTOR TO RELIVE INCIDENT OF WAR: Philip Carey Again Will Be Aboard Carrier 'Bombed' for 'Battle Stations'" by THOMAS M. PRYOR . He then went on to make a war film, Red Ball Express, and a swashbuckler, Yankee Buccaneer. He was a sweet guy, definitely all man. "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. "[38] He then made Female on the Beach with Joan Crawford and began releasing records. [80][83] His ex-wife sued his estate for $80,000 for money owed under their divorce settlement.[84]. [quote]Then they're not really much of an "old film buff" are they? At least two of Oba's children attended the ceremony, memorable for the near-brawl that took place when Jeff Chandler made a pass at his married half-sister, Kristal. Are you still working on that GED? It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of Andrew H. Beideman Sr., age 87, of Wilmington, Delaware, on Tuesday, February 21, 2023. He was cast in February 1949. I wasn't there, so I don't know, but if Esther was bitter about the end of the relationship or felt ill-used in some way, she wouldn't have been the first person or the last to smear the reputation of an ex. Family & Companions. He would be nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950). 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. "She said Esther had come to her with woes of her romance with Jeff in the 1950s but never mentioned the cross-dressing until she had to sell some books decades later", Again, it is really hilarious that some people think she would lie about someone as forgotten as Jeff Chandler in order to "sell books", There are lots of better ways to sell books than to lie about people the public does not care about. Chandler met his wife at a dog park in the mid-1990s. Find a doctor Back . He was a favorite of macho directors like Budd Boetticher (Red Ball Express) and Sam Fuller (Merrills Marauders.) His specialty: men of integrity who quietly endured the worst that the enemy or society could dish out. Jeff Chandler was raised by his mother after Jeff Chandler's parents separated when Jeff Chandler was a child. . Esther Williams was NOT in "Silk Stockings" R65. The actor also had affairs with actresses Gloria De Haven and Ann Sheridan. 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. [40] He said that "being a movie star isn't worth it": I can't go anywhere as an ordinary individual. Jeff Chandler, better known by the Family name Jeff Chandler, was a popular Athlete. Jeff was a real sweetheart, but acting with him was like acting with a broomstick, - Maureen O'Hara on acting with Chandler in War Arrow (2004), Writer-director Delmer Daves was looking for an actor to play Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950) at 20th Century Fox. Now Chandler has beaten Solis again -- but this time, for respect. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. "Yes you can (libel the dead), family members have sued over things like this. I'm not the person you're talking to, R89, but this paper published by DePaul says that in certain jurisdictions, an estate like Elvis's could sue on the grounds of libel being an infringement of their publicity rights. les voix des acteurs italiens. I marked two radio scripts and have finished synopses and five movie stories. Jeff Chandler's name was Ira Grossel. Zodiac Sign: Jeff Chandler was a Sagittarius. He left to work on a movie after three and a half weeks. 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. If she wanted to make up a story about someone - why him? . His nationality is American. During World War II, Brig. We know that Benjamin A Chandler, Christina B Chandler, and three other persons also lived at this address, perhaps within a different time frame. His engagement to Esther Williams was broken off when she discovered his hobby. 125 E Franklin St. You want to hear scandalous, look at Eddie Fishers book about Liz Taylor and Debbie Reynolds. [56] In Ten Seconds to Hell and The Jayhawkers! She hardly had the reputation, even back then, as being a sympathetic pushover. We are sad to announce that on September 19, 2022, at the age of 60, Jeff Chandler of Charlotte, North Carolina, born in Trenton, Michigan passed away. [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. The famed animated action-adventure series Jonny Quest's handsome, white-haired, veteran special agent bodyguard Race Bannon's design was modeled after Jeff Chandler by show creator Doug Wildey. "R.K.O. I was reading Jeff Chandler's Wikipedia after seeing a striking photo of him online, and I knew when I read that Esther accused him of cross-dressing that there would be a DL thread on it. And in Hollywood, if you're not working on a picture or getting ready for one, you have to keep studying. At a trial, Fred Otash said the detectives had followed them to get the story. American actor, film producer and singer (19181961), For other people named Jeff Chandler, see. "Big Chief! Those who knew the actor say such posthumous Mommie Dearest stories are both unconscionable and immaterial. The company enjoyed some success with plays including The Bad Man and Seventh Heaven. During the World War II, Chandler enlisted in the army and served for four years, finishing with the rank of lieutenant. [54], Chandler made another for Universal, A Stranger in My Arms with June Allyson. Know his, Estimated Net Worth, Age, Biography Wikipedia Wiki Ira Grossel is part of G.I. We live in a tabloid world.. He was 42. He was a sweet guy, definitely all man. Daughter, Dana Chandler Grossel (Grossel was her father's real last name), gave him two grandsons. Popular with female audiences for his hunky appearance, he often played shirtless roles once complaining of the need to shave his chest to get good film roles. Esther's best picture that came up when I did a Google search. [2] He was raised by his mother after his parents separated when he was a child. "Drama: Hayward Slates Picture; 20th Casts Chandler; 'Chaplains' Activated" Schallert, Edwin. Kyle Chandler/Wife. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. for the film and had to settle for Esther. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. But colleagues who worked with him closely said he had an easy, light-hearted approach on the set that helped ease some of the strain of production. Chandler replaced Lee J. Cobb, and it was one of his least-typical roles, a character part rather than a leading man. He had injections to deaden the pain and enable him to finish the production. Buys Rose TV Play" by THOMAS M. PRYOR, "R.K.O. Russell was very homophobic, in response she said: "I've never heard of such a thing. He had commitments to make two films per year at Universal until 1959.[52]. Then they're not really much of an "old film buff" are they? None of these embarrassed people were in Esther's bedroom. What I find so unbelievable about Esther's Jeff Chandler story is that he would expose his proclivity to her, of all people. If people know who she is then they're familiar with old movies. He's also famous for dying on the operating table after an incompetent doctor cut an artery by mistake - he bled to death. Chandler had a MASSIVE monster cock that he used liberally. Louella Parsons: "Jeff Chandler? "[62] They reconciled in March 1955. is 6'4"(1.93m) . He initially worked in radio and then got employment in a stock agency as a stage manager and actor. 1. Yankee Pasha. Betty Grable never confirmed Dan Dailey's cross dressing after Dailey died, R44. Ira Grossel. He got his first job as a radio actor in May 1946. Council Opens Campaign to Halt Cheaper Production Abroad by U. S. Studios". Jeff Chandler was born on 3 September, 1956 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, is an American boxer. Genetic Chandler Family 36 Photo Album. by THOMAS M. PRYOR. Jeff Chandler was a Sagittarius and was born in the G.I. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. Me too. It's NOT about who remembers him TODAY, Moron. The initials "G.I." I read the book a long time ago and thought Esther Williams came across as a great old broad. "Tribune GO-TO-MOVIE GUIDE: Tony Martin Gives Views on Career" We hope you enjoy it! What could he have been expecting or hoping her reaction to be? Chandler spoke of making Young Moses and a Western with friends Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, but neither film was made. People who are born with Jupirer as the ruling planet are optimistic and have a big appetite for life. Did Jeff Chandler have grandchildren? He was born in Brooklyn, New York on 1918-12-15. If it wasn't true, it came from one of her editors. He was 57 years old. Jeff passed away on March 25, 2022 in Baytown. Jeff Chandlers income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Jeff was born in Liverpool, Nova Scotia on March 16, 19 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. Silver-haired actor who portrayed Cochise in Broken Arrow. Jeff Chandler/Place of burial, Kathryn Chandlerm. Whereas, I've long been aware of Esther Williams (the swimming movie star!?! "Big Chief Cochise Set; Sidney to Direct 'Keys;' Trevor 'Package' Looms" Schallert, Edwin. Jeff Chandler (Ira Grossel) was born on 15 December, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack, Producer. "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". In 1957, he tangled with Orson Welles corrupt rancher in the B-movie thriller Man in the Shadow.. If she was going to make up a story she would make one up about a much bigger name. [64], In his 1958 divorce proceedings, Chandler was revealed to be paying his wife an allowance of $1,500 per month. "Looking at Hollywood: Orson Welles Will Star in and Direct 'Badge of Evil'", Hopper, Hedda. He worked briefly in radio, then got a job in a stock company on Long Island as an actor and stage manager. "Jeff Chandler Will Star in 'Holy Grail'", Hopper, Hedda. Hopper, Hedda. Jeff Chandler launched his own company called the Shady Lane Playhouse in 1941. "I don't know why I got it," Chandler joked at the time, "maybe it's because I'm saving them money. Esther's recollection of Joan is even crueler than her recollection of Jeff. Jeff Chandler (born Ira Grossel; Yiddish: ; 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 the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.He was one of Universal Pictures' more popular male stars of the 1950s. JUMP TO: Jeff Chandlers biography, facts, family, personal life, zodiac, videos and related celebs. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. He was one of Universal Pictures' more popular male stars of the 1950s. 125 E Franklin St. Dayton, OH 45459. The Los Angeles Times wrote that Chandler "is proving remarkable in performing singing duty, even though he is not exactly a singing type". Esther had a lot of strange stories. Hollywood stars reached into homes of people who never went out to a movie. I work with you in an effort to get you in an out of. : As an Indian, Jeff Chandler caused countless feminine hearts to flutter; now, in straight dramatic roles, he's a box office smash". In the coloured stills and on posters his studio always showed his hair as blue, heightening the unreality. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/jeff-chandler-43902.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Jeff Chandler (December 15, 1918 - June 17, 1961) an American film actor and singer in the 1950s, best remembered for playing Cochise in Broken Arrow (1950), and for being one of Universal International's most popular male stars of the decade.. It does not store any personal data. [43], In May, Chandler performed at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas. It's the fact that he was well remembered WHEN SHE WROTE THE BOOK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yes indeed, we too use "cookies." 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. "[6] Chandler's performance as a similar resistance leader-type in Sword of the Desert brought him to the studio's attention, and he was borrowed from Universal for the role in May 1949. Mary! Marty Robbins died shortly after of a heart attack on December 8, 1982. Was Jeff Chandler married to Esther Williams? How would a lez like Jane Russell know anything intimate about Jeff? [8], After being discharged from the army, Chandler moved to Los Angeles in December 1945 with $3,000 he had saved. [3] Universal refused to lend him, though, as he was now one of their biggest stars. She didnt. "Drama: Indie Setups Announced by Cummings, Chandler; Hello, Barry Fitzgerald" Scheuer, Philip K. "Dirk Bogarde favourite film actor" A Cinema Correspondent. "Wife Divorces Jeff Chandler, Screen Actor", Divorce Planned but Called Off, Says Jeff Chandler. When Jeff Chandler graduated from Harding University in 1976, he wanted to pursue a career singing Country and Western Music. He is survived by his wife of 10 years, Gina,. [quote]just because you remember him doesn't mean 99% of the population does, so why don't you check the facts before you stupidly label other people as dumb? In 1954, Chandler was starting to recognize how heavy his workload was: You just can't call your time your own. Jeffrey is survived by his beloved wife Cheri (Lemke) Chandler of Caledonia, son Joshua Chandler and daughter-in-law Lindsey (Dusen) Chandler of Byron Center. Hello and thank you for registering. I never heard a word or whisper that intimated that about Jeff. not much. Did Jeff Hunter also favor chiffon? Me? I don't think Esther Williams was sufficiently imaginative to make it up. Survived by wife, Carolyn Chandler, 2 sons, 2 daughters, 12 grandchildren & 3 great-grandchildren. He is survived by sister, Jane Gleasan and husband Danny; sons, Jeff Chandler; grandchildren, Christopher Chandler, Cheyenne Chandler, and Savannah Lee Chandler; nephews, Brian Lee Chandler, Todd Chandler and Andy Littlejohn; niece, Beck Littlejohn; grand nephew, Jared Lee Chandler, grand nieces, Alexandra Jane Chandler and Presley Shay Littlejohn. Jeff Chandler's Life Path Number is 1 as per numerology. View popular celebrities life details, birth signs and real ages. And why wouldn't he cross dress? Did Jeff Chandler have a son? Overview Locations Ratings. It made my jaw drop, says actress Marsha Hunt of the accusations in Williams book. Not only did she not recant, she continues to insist the story is true, even when confronted by others who say she's a liar. R52, nothing about Esther Williams was fishy. The pallbearers at Chandler's funeral included actors Tony Curtis (1925-2010 heart attack) and . After high school, he took a drama course and worked in stock companies for two years. 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). People of this zodiac sign like freedom, travel, philosophy, being outdoors and dislike clingy people, constrained, off-the-wall theories. Become a contributor - post when you want with no ads. [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. Discover today's celebrity birthdays and explore famous people who share your birthday. 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. Fact Check: We strive for accuracy and fairness. Following his appearance in the popular biopic Jeanne Eagels with Kim Novak, the actor appeared in Ten Seconds to Hell, which was for a brand new company, Seven Arts. (740) 352-0818 (New Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC), (740) 577-5822 (Frontier North, IncNew Cingular Wireless Pcs, LLC) are the phone numbers for Jeff. . Heres what to know, From Chris Rock to the SAG Awards. Anyone who would pick up a book on Esther Williams would know who Jeff Chandler was. Ten Seconds to Hell. Anyone in the world with imagination and initiative can become a success. Failed to load image: http://www.makeawish-sd.org/images/JamieTucker.jpg We are changing the login scheme for contributors for simpler login and to better support using multiple devices. R26, any evidence of your fantasy "massive moster cock?" She told him, "Jeff, you're too big for polka dots.". "WELLMAN DIRECTOR OF 'BATTLEGROUND': METRO NAMES HIM TO HANDLE FILM OF BATTLE OF THE BULGE CRAIG IN 'SIDE STREET'" by Thomas F. Brady. So, in this article, we discussed all information about Jeff Chandler's net worth, wiki, bio, career, height, weight, family, pics, affairs, car, salary, age, and other details in 2023. Don't get me wrong I wanted fame and money when I decided to take up acting. "Jeff Chandler Man of Many Faces: He Can Play Any Kind of Character Role, and Is a Glamor Guy, Too Hedda Hopper Writes of Jeff Chandler", Hopper, Hedda. Or everyone else is dead but Esther. Severe complications arose; an artery was damaged, and Chandler hemorrhaged. Do editors really encourage libel lawsuits in order to sell books? Esther describes at least two of her husbands in that book as being extremely well endowed (Gage, Lamas). [15] Chandler impressed studio executives so much with his work that shortly into filming, Universal signed him to a seven-year contract. Movie fans seem to think that actors belong to them, but we like to feel we belong to ourselves. Hopper, Hedda, "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." [17] As part of the arrangement, Chandler signed a deal with Fox to make a film a year with them for six years. Because some stars, like Elvis and the Three Stooges have fame long after they died, and their relatives still cash in on it.". Jeff Chandler, born Ira Grossel, was the one and only child of Anna Grossel and Philip Grossel. When I was a little girl I had a crush on Jeff Chandler.. still love him now forty some years later. 'Indian' Chandler Changes Pace; He's Now Half Indian". Jeff Chandler was born to a Jewish family in Brooklyn, New York, the only child of Anna (ne Shapiro) and Phillip Grossel. In 1957, he became involved with actress Esther Williams, causing his wife to divorce him. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. His the best movies are Broken Arrow (1950), Drango (1957), Merrill's Marauders (1962), War Arrow (1953) and PIllars of the Sky (1956). That's why I find being a movie actor not particularly gratifying. 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. Young people today, look at IMDB and have no idea of all the radio drama and comedy work done by stars of old. , money, salary, income, and assets. $62.9K - $103.2K. In 1957, he became involved with actress Esther Williams, causing his wife to divorce him. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". [16], In February 1953, I was making a second picture with Jeff Chandler, one called War Arrow. Why has this not been mentioned? He received much fame for appearing as the lead in the radio series Michael Shayne. Ruling Planet: Jeff Chandler had a ruling planet of Jupiter and has a ruling planet of Jupiter and by astrological associations Thursday is ruled by Jupiter. Cross-dressing is the last thing I would expect of Jeff. 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