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Ted North

Ted North

American actor

Ted North Jr.[1] (born Edward Ernest Steinel) (November 3, 1916 – November 22, 1975) was an American film actor of the 1940s,[2] sometimes credited as Michael North.

The son of tent show operator Ted North,[1] he was born in Topeka, Kansas, and graduated from the University of Kansas in 1939.[1]

North gained early acting experience in some of his father's stock theater productions.[3] He appeared in several films including the films noir The Unsuspected and The Devil Thumbs a Ride (both 1947).

North was married to actress Mary Beth Hughes from 1943 until their divorce in 1947. They had two sons. He married again in 1952.[1]

After North left acting, he became an agent for entertainers, including Red Skelton, Milburn Stone, and Amanda Blake.[1]

North died in Florida, aged 59.

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References

  1. [1]
    Laird, Landon (October 17, 1963). "About Town". The Kansas City Times. Missouri, Kansas City. p. 13 D. Retrieved October 30, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  2. [2]
    "Edward J Steinel, "United States Social Security Death Index"". Familysearch. 1975. Retrieved May 3, 2014.
  3. [3]
    Schallert, Edwin (March 15, 1940). "Wilcox Seeks 'Sally' to Star Anna Neagle". The Los Angeles Times. California, Los Angeles. p. Part II - 13. Retrieved October 30, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon


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