Roger Jeff Chandler was born on December 19 1951. He was the first actor nominated for an Academy Award for portraying a Native American. In 1949 he was the first actor to portray 'Chad Remington' in the radio show "Frontier Town." the other, Jeff offered to give him one of his own eyes. Cause of death: surgical complications. artist, wrote music and played violin. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Actor. : June 17, 1961 (Culver City, CA) Cause of Death: blood poisoning after spinal surgery. 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. JEFF CHANDLER BURIED; Hollywood Figures Attend aI Service for Star on Coast To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. There was an error deleting this problem. at 1:20 PM Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Bret says she slept with a veritable Who’s Who of Hollywood hunks, including Glenn Ford, John Wayne, Yul Brenner, Jeff Chandler, Dana Andrews, Kirk Douglas and even 17 … Family members linked to this person will appear here. Also an additional volunteer within fifty miles. 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. He took his singing career to Las Vegas, The scar across his eye was from a Daughter of actors Jeff Chandler and Marjorie Hoshelle. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Go to the following related pages: Hillside Cemetery. Howard Thomas. He also played an embittered Union cavalryman in "Two Flags West" (1950). Try again later. He starred with Copyright © 1999-2005 by Grave Hunter, Genealogy Today LLC. 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. his Gerald Mohr was a pallbearer at his funeral. We have 2 volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. male-oriented Westerns and action pictures. Brooklyn, Kings County (Brooklyn), New York, USA, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA. You are only allowed to leave one flower per day for any given memorial. where he performed at the Riviera Hotel. He is most remembered for Broken Arrow. Mar 14, 2014 - Founder, Make-A-Wish Foundation San Diego Chapter. Roger Jeff Chandler 1951 1998 Roger Jeff Chandler, 1951 - 1998. Erasmus High School. GREAT NEWS! He enjoyed smoking a pipe. What was Jeff's zodiac sign? Grave Hunter. In 1954 he was placed on suspension by Universal for refusing to play the lead in "Six Bridges to Cross." Sipping from a glass of lemonade, the former MGM star says she was simply telling the truth when she revealed that Jeff Chandler, the actor she nearly married in … In August, 1957 Hillside was bought by Temple Israel of Hollywood and became a community service of the influential institution. based on information from your browser. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Biographical Notes: AttendedErasmus High School. In a seven-and-a-half-hour emergency operation over-and-above the original surgery, he was given 55 pints of blood. Such a good friend was he, that Chandler once offered Sammy Davis Jr. one of his own working eyeballs to be surgically transferred into Sammy's eye socket! He was 42 years old when he died. He had a brief concurrent career as a singer and recording artist, wrote music, performed in nightclubs, and released several albums for Liberty Records. We do not have any photo volunteers within fifty miles of your requested photo location. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? Place the pin on the map to plot a location. Oba Chandler (October 11, 1946 – November 15, 2011) was an American convicted murderer who was convicted and executed for the June 1989 murders of Joan Rogers and her two daughters, whose bodies were found floating in Tampa Bay, Florida with their hands and feet bound. Two years later Robert died and was buried at Hillside. 100 minutes. Among the movies of this period are "Female on the Beach" (1955), "Foxfire" (1955), "Away All Boats" (1956), "Toy Tiger" (1956), "Drango" (1957), "The Tattered Dress" (1957), "Man in the Shadow" (1957), "A Stranger in My Arms" (1959), "The Jayhawkers!" to name a few. This is a publicity photo from the four-hour TV-movie Breaking Up is Hard to Do (1979), which was based on the hit song by Neil Sedaka! fifties, he became a star in Western movies. features gave him a distinctive Attended He owned "Chandler Music" a publishing company, and had (divorced) He had two daughters, Jamie (1947) and Dana (1948) He died on June best supporting actor in 1950 for BROKEN ARROW. In 1952 exhibitors voted him the 22nd most popular star in the US and he signed a new contract with Universal Studios. In 1955 he became only the second star to play at the Riviera on the Las Vegas Strip in Nevada, after pianist/entertainer Liberace was the featured headliner but left after about three weeks to work on a movie. He aspired to become an actor 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. His crypt is located several rows up on the wall. He then moved to Los Angeles, California and found work as a radio actor. The film Conquest of Cochise released by Columbia Pictures in 1953 and starring John Hodiak as Cochise also showed Cochise as a caring man who wanted peace with whites. Among them you will see (left to right) Tony Musante (in red speedo and pullover shirt), David Ogden Stiers, Ted Bessell (on the ground), Robert Conrad (in some fun shorts), Billy Crystal and Jeff Conaway. Actor, Singer. The baby died 22 September 1906, outliving her mother by two days. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Works daughters. Many Jews from the entertainment industry are buried here. He was mentioned as the possible lead for the television police drama "The Asphalt Jungle" when that show was in development in 1960. He was buried in … D.O.B. famous men such as: Jimmy Stewart, Rock Hudson and Raymond Burr Failed to delete memorial. Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? We’ve updated the security on the site. 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 Jeff Chandler. His death from blood poisoning was deemed In the Find a Grave, database and images ( www.findagrave.com/memorial/187/jeff-chandler : accessed ), memorial page for Jeff Chandler (15 Dec 1918–17 Jun 1961), Find a Grave Memorial ID 187, citing Hillside Memorial Park, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, USA ; Maintained by Find A Grave . Are you sure that you want to delete this photo? He was buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. He was well prepared when signed to a contract by 20th Century Fox Studios making a debut with … Failed to remove flower. Professor Boynton. Note that Jeff is buried under his original name: Ira Grossel (although the marker also says "Jeff Chandler)" in smaller letters beneath his name. film debut in 1947. or don't show this again—I am good at figuring things out. Rhonda Flemming, Jane Russell, Joan Crawford and June Allyson. He is best remembered for playing the role of the legendary Native American Apache chief Cochise in "Broken Arrow" (1950), and for being one of Universal International's most popular male stars of the decade, with his sex appeal, prematurely gray hair, and ruggedly handsome tanned features. GREAT NEWS! look that made him a favorite with female audiences, although most of his roles GREAT NEWS! Mar 14, 2014 - Artist. Jeffrey Hunter was born Henry Herman McKinnies Jr. on November 25, 1926 in New Orleans, Louisiana, an only child. His curly, prematurely gray hair and ruggedly handsome Jeff Chandler again portrayed Cochise in the 1952 film The Battle at Apache Pass as well as in Taza, Son of Cochise (1954), with Rock Hudson as his son, Taza. English He starred with such leading Tony Curtis and Gerald Mohr were among the pallbearers at Chandler's funeral. Tony was a Daughter of actors Jeff Chandler and Marjorie Hoshelle. The Jonny Quest character "Race Bannon" was modeled on Jeff Chandler. (1959), "Thunder in the Sun" (1959), and "Return to Peyton Place" (1961). Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. × Born Ira Grossel to a Jewish family, his parents separated when he was a child and he was raised by his mother. Try again. Photo of a Statue of Al Jolson. In 1941 he relocated to Illinois where he formed his own company, the Shady Lane Playhouse, touring the Midwest with some success before the US involvement in World War II. Please try again later. Cause of death: breast cancer. He was nominated for Directed by Joseph Pevney. You can still file a request but no one will be notified. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. Roger passed away on October 6 1998, at age 46. To add a flower, click the “Leave a Flower” button. jeff chandler, actor of many motion pictures some 40 years ago, died before his time & before he explored all of his overt & hidden talents. Location: Hillside Memorial; Mausoleum, Hall of Graciousness. Tony Curtis and Jeff were very good friends. His parents met at the University of Arkansas, and when he was almost four his family moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. William Clark was the Registrar. Also an additional 2 volunteers within fifty miles. With Tony Curtis, George Nader, Julie Adams, Jay C. Flippen. Becoming a Find a Grave member is fast, easy and FREE. He later formed another production company, August, for which he made "The Plunderers" (1960), at Allied Artists. Principal Cast Louis Jourdan, Debra Paget, Jeff Chandler. Main Mausoleum, Second Floor, Hall of Graciousness, Crypt 4015, www.findagrave.com/memorial/187/jeff-chandler. Another surgery followed where he received an additional 20 pints of blood and he died of surgical complications at the age of 42. His death was deemed malpractice and resulted in a large lawsuit and settlement for his children. Jeff Chandler had an encounter with Eartha Kitt (1953).. About. Try again later. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. When his After WWII service, he performed briefly in radio dramas and comedies, then made You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 20 photos to this memorial. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. Great Barrington Declaration Great Barrington Declaration ^ Posted on 02/27/2021 7:54:18 AM PST by Jeff Chandler. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Another Photo of Hillside Cemetery. ladies as: Kim Novak, Lana Turner, Maureen O'Hara, 17, 1961, at age 42, of blood poisoning following spinal surgery for a slipped Use the links under “See more…” to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. success as a recording We have a volunteer within ten miles of your requested photo location. Crawford’s career spanned 50 years and 80 movies – and her sex life was equally prolific. Ms. Tucker was profoundly involved with communty service. The Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary is a Jewish cemetery located at 6001 West Centinela Avenue, in Culver City, California, USA. childhood friend of actress Susan Hayward. Culver City, California, USA 18th December 2020 A general view of atmosphere of actor Jeff Chandler's Grave, real name Ira Grossel in Mausoleum Hall of Graciousnes at Hillside Memorial Park on December 18, 2020 in Culver City, California, USA. After attending Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn, New York and his father got him a job as a restaurant cashier. In his teens, he acted in productions of the North Shore Children's Theater and, from 1942 to 1944, performed in summer stock with the local Port Players, along with Eileen Heckart, Charlotte Rae and … Actor Jeff Chandler Grave Hillside Cemetery Culver City Los Angeles California USA December 18, 2020 76+ views YouTube ∙ 2020 Jeff Chandler - "There Goes My Heart" (1957) Larry Chandler believes the history of these families and the locations of their various homes over the years requires more research, and he hopes to make a trip to Madison County soon for that purpose. Thanks to Angie Henley, Bryan Chandler, Larry Chandler and Jeff Chandler, all descendants of Sterling Chandler, for their contributions. 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.Born Jan. 20, 1958, in Olean, he was the son o Please contact Find a Grave at support@findagrave.com if you need help resetting your password. Resend Activation Email. Esther Williams was in relationships with Jeff Chandler (1957 - 1960), Victor Mature (1952) and Capt. A system error has occurred. He took drama, and worked in stock companies for two years. In Memory Of Our BelovedHusband, Father And Son, Your Scrapbook is currently empty. She is survived by her daughter and two granddaughters. Skip to comments. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. Photo of Hillside Cemetery. We have 2 volunteers within ten miles of your requested photo location. He was a neighbor and You need a Find a Grave account to add things to this site. He later reprised the role of Cochise in "The Battle at Apache Pass" (1952) and in a cameo in "Taza, Son of Cochise" (1954). Played both romantic leads and Springs, CA. : December 15, 1918 (Brooklyn, NY) D.O.D. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. He took drama, and worked in stock companies for two years. He was buried at Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery in Culver City. Final Resting Places of the Stars. He was due to star in "Operation Petticoat" (1959) but became ill and had to pull out. His success in "Broken Arrow" led to him being cast as a variety of nationalities from different historical periods, such as an Arab chief in "Flame of Araby" (1951) and a Polynesian in "Bird of Paradise" (1951). truck accident. Please select a county or city to continue. He was a radio star in "Our Miss Brooks", as If a new volunteer signs up in your requested photo location, they may see your existing request and take the photo. Michael Landon's grave. Cause of Death: blood poisoning after spinal surgery, Location: Hillside Memorial; Mausoleum, Hall of Graciousness. Your password must be at least 8 characters, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Year should not be greater than current year. pall bearer at Jeff's funeral. After undergoing surgery for a spinal disc herniation in May 1961, a major artery was damaged and he hemorrhaged. About American Actress Esther Williams was born Esther Jane Williams on 8th August, 1921 in Inglewood, California, USA and passed away on 6th Jun 2013 Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, California, USA aged 91. Try again later. exotic roles, three times portraying Cochise on the screen. Try again later. Having long desired to be an executive, he formed his own company, Earlmar Productions. Thanks for your help! He died in Los Angeles and buried in Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery. He appeared on radio show "Rogue's Gallery" with Dick Powell, who was impressed enough to give the him his first film role, a one-line uncredited part as a gangster in "Johnny O'Clock" (1947). If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to feedback@findagrave.com and include a link to the page and details about the problem. friend Sammy Davis Jr. lost an eye in an accident and was in danger of losing The emotional story of a lifelong friendship between a Boston rookie cop and a young street-wise delinquent. malpractice and resulted in a lawsuit and settlement ($200,000.00) for his He served in the US Army for four years during the war, mostly in the Aleutian Islands, and was discharges at the rank of lieutenant. Sister of Jamie Tucker. Jeff Chandler zodiac sign was sagittarius. After saving up enough money to take a drama course at the Feagin School of Dramatic Art in New York City, New York, he worked briefly in radio, then got a job in a stock company on Long Island, New York as an actor and stage manager. Jeff Chandler. The baby was buried in West Chandler Cemetery on 22 September 1906. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius. During his career he appeared in almost 50 films. He worked for two years in stock companies, acting in a performance of "The Trojan Horse." JEFF CHANDLER'S GRAVE. This collection includes examples of Jeff Chandler's fine work in old time radio shows. Failed to report flower. GREAT NEWS! Upon being cast in that role, he impressed the studio so much he ended up being signed to Universal for a seven-year contract. disc in Culver City, CA. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Jeff Chandler I found on Findagrave.com. His first movie under his new contract was "Abandoned" (1949), and then he was borrowed by 20th Century Fox Studios to play the role of Cochise in "Broken Arrow" (1950), that became a hit and earned him an Oscar nomination and establishing him as a star. (And looked so handsome with it!) He had injections to deaden the pain and enable him to finish the production. Now we leave the mausoleum and head outdoors. He appeared in episodes of anthology drama series such as "Escape and Academy Award Theater" and became well known for playing the lead in the radio show "Michael Shayne" and bashful biology teacher 'Phillip Boynton' on "Our Miss Brooks." We have a volunteer within fifty miles of your requested photo location. He had a beautiful home in Palm Your account has been locked for 30 minutes due to too many failed sign in attempts. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. If you have questions, please contact support@findagrave.com. at Hillside Cemetery in Culver City, California. The Great Barrington Declaration . Oops, we were unable to send the email. Add to your scrapbook. Verify and try again. Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. We have set your language to Spouse: Majorie Hoshelle (1946-1954) American Actor Jeff Chandler was born Ira Grossel on 15th December, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, USA and passed away on 17th Jun 1961 Culver City, CA aged 42. This account has been disabled. Save to an Ancestry Tree, a virtual cemetery, your clipboard for pasting or Print. During the latter part of the 1950s and into the early 1960s, he became a top leading man. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. His performance in "Our Miss Brooks" brought him to the attention of executives at Universal Studios, who were looking for someone to play an Israeli leader in "Sword in the Desert" (1948). Of all the Buried Treasures that I’ve selected, this 1951 color version of Bird of Paradise, directed for Fox by Delmer Daves — a remake of a 1932 South Sea tale directed by King Vidor — is the one that has the most personal resonance for me. He was a Hollywood mainstay spanning two decades starring or co-starring in a wide variety of movies: dramas, comedies, westerns, science fiction and war films. No, he died on 06/17/1961, 59 years ago. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? AKA Ira Grossel. Sister of Dana Grossel. Shortly after completing his role in "Merrill's Marauders" in 1961 (released in 1962), he injured his back while playing baseball with US Army Special Forces soldiers who served as extras in the movie. Is Jeff Chandler still alive? Please reset your password. 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