| Jeff Chandler Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 6 ft 4 in |
| Weight | 95 kg |
| Date of Birth | December 15, 1918 |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Date of Death | June 17, 1961 |
Jeff Chandler was an American actor and theatre artist best known for playing the role of Cochise in the 1950 Western film Broken Arrow, a role that got him nominated for an Academy Award in the “Best Actor in a Supporting Role” category. His film credits also include The Battle at Apache Pass, Yankee Buccaneer, Sign of the Pagan, The Lady Takes a Flyer, A Story of David, Merrill’s Marauders, and Taza, Son of Cochise.
Born Name
Ira Grossel
Other Names
Jeff Chandler, Big Gray
Age
He was born on December 15, 1918.
Died
On June 17, 1961, Jeff Chandler died at the age of 42 in Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States. The cause of death was a blood infection complicated by pneumonia.
Resting Place
Hillside Memorial Park Cemetery, Culver City, Los Angeles County, California, United States
Sun Sign
Sagittarius
Born Place
New York City, New York, United States
Nationality
Education
Jeff Chandler studied at Erasmus Hall High School. He then attended the Feagin School of Dramatic Art in New York and took up a drama course.
Occupation
Actor, Theatre Artist
Family
- Father – Phillip Grossel
- Mother – Anna (née Herman)
- Siblings – He was an only child.
- Others – David Roya (Cousin) (Actor), Norman Hoshell (Ex Father-In-Law, Marjorie’s Father), Leah Hoshell (Ex Mother-In-Law, Marjorie’s Mother)
Build
Slim
Height
6 ft 4 in or 193 cm
Weight
95 kg or 209.5 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Jeff Chandler dated –
- Marilyn Maxwell
- Gloria DeHaven – His romance with actor and singer Gloria DeHaven was exposed in Confidential magazine.
- Ann Sheridan
- Marjorie Hoshelle – Jeff Chandler married actor Marjorie Hoshelle in the year 1946 and they had 2 daughters – Jamie Tucker (b. 1947) and Dana Grossel (b. 1949). The couple separated in 1951 and again separated in 1954. She complained that Chandler was “chronically fatigued so that he would fall asleep wherever we were” and they filed for divorce in 1954. However, they reconciled in March 1955. After his affair with Esther Williams, Marjorie Hoshelle filed for divorce in 1957 and the divorce was finalized in June 1959, with Jeff Chandler giving his wife $100,000 and over $2,166 per month in alimony plus $500 per month in child support.
- Märta Torén (1951) – He had an affair with Swedish actor and stage artist Märta Torén from April to May 1951.
- Eartha Kitt (1953) – In 1953, Jeff Chandler hooked up with actor and singer Eartha Kitt.
- Julie Adams (1953-1954) – He started going out with actor Julie Adams in December 1953 but the duo soon parted ways in January 1954.
- Susan Hayward (1954-1955) – He was romantically linked with actor Susan Hayward between 1954 and 1955. They also worked together in the 1959 Western film Thunder in the Sun.
- Mamie Van Doren (1954) – Chandler dated actor and singer Mamie Van Doren in 1954.
- Esther Williams (1957-1960) – He reportedly went out with actor and competitive swimmer Esther Williams from 1957 to 1960. They co-starred in the 1958 film Raw Wind in Eden.
- Barbara Shelley
Race / Ethnicity
White
Hair Color
Gray
He had premature gray hair.
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- A scar across an eye
- Towering height
Religion
He was raised in a Jewish household.
Jeff Chandler’s Favorite Things
- Personal Favorite Role – Playing Steve Kimberly in Because of You (1952)
- Films – Broken Arrow (1950), The Battle at Apache Pass (1852), Two Flags West (1950), Because of You (1952), Sign of the Pagan (1954), The Toy Tiger (1956), Drango (1957), Raw Wind in Eden (1958), The Lady Takes a Flyer (1958)
Source – Wikipedia
Jeff Chandler Facts
- His parents separated when he was a child and Jeff was then raised by his mother.
- Jeff Chandler enlisted in the army when America entered World War II and served for four years, mostly in the Aleutians, and finished with the rank of lieutenant.
- He was a Democrat.
- Chandler was awarded a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, at 1770 Vine Street for his contribution to the motion picture industry.
Featured Image by Wire photo / eBay / Public Domain
Dimpled chin
Another distinctive feature
Jeff Chandler was 210 lbs as of 1941.
And 95 kg isn’t considered slim. If he was slim he would be less than 95 kg.
He weighed about 200 lbs