Jeff Chandler
Actor | Radio Personality
Born Ira Grossell on
Dec. 15, 1918
in Brooklyn, N.Y.
Died
June 17, 1961
of blood poisoning in Culver City, Calif.
Jeff Chandler was a radio star, actor and producer.
He was on Dick Powell's radio show "Rogue's Gallery," then played the shy Mr. Boynton on Eve Arden's popular "Our Miss Brooks" series. After he became popular on the radio his film career launched.
He appeared in 36 pictures, including starring roles in such films as "Ten Seconds to Hell," "The Spoilers" and "The Lady Takes a Flyer." He took a fling at singing and song writing for Decca Records in 1954 and in 1956 became an independent movie producer.
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Academy Awards
| Year | Category | Work | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | Best Supporting Actor | Broken Arrow | Nomination |
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