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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
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / singer-songwriter / television actor / film producer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Erasmus Hall High School
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff%20Chandler
Frequently asked questions
When was Jeff Chandler born?
December 15, 1918 – June 17, 1961.
Where is Jeff Chandler from?
Jeff Chandler is from Brooklyn, New York, United States.
What does Jeff Chandler do?
Jeff Chandler works as actor, film actor, singer-songwriter, television actor, film producer.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.