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Born on December 15, 1918 in Brooklyn, New York, United States, Jeff Chandler was a film actor, singer-songwriter and television actor. Jeff Chandler died on June 17, 1961, aged 42. Schooling on record includes Erasmus Hall High School. Awards on record include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Jeff Chandler, born Ira Grossel in Brooklyn, was one of Universal's most dependable leading men of the 1950s. What stays with me is his commanding portrayal of the Apache chief Cochise in Broken Arrow, which earned him an Oscar nomination and a rare dignity for a Native role in that era. His prematurely gray hair gave him a gravitas few contemporaries had, and he could sing too. There's real tragedy in his story, dead at just 42 from complications after surgery. Writing this on June 17th, his death anniversary, I feel the weight of a talent cut far too short.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jeff Chandler
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェフ・チャンドラー
- Reading
- じぇふ・ちゃんどらー
- Born
- December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Horse
- Origin
- Brooklyn, New York, United States
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / singer-songwriter / television actor / film producer
2. Background
- High school
- Erasmus Hall High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff%20Chandler
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q558844
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Chandler born?
Born December 15, 1918.
When did Jeff Chandler die?
Died June 17, 1961, aged 42.
Where was Jeff Chandler from?
Jeff Chandler was from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What did Jeff Chandler do?
Jeff Chandler worked as actor, film actor, singer-songwriter, television actor, film producer.
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