John Steadman
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Also Known As
James L Steadman
Birth Place
South Carolina, USA
Born
July 20, 1909
Died
January 28, 1993
Cause of Death
Lung Ailment
Biography
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Former radio personality turned character actor. Steadman's acting career didn't began until he retired from over 30 years in radio. He made his first appearance as an actor in the 1970 made-for-TV-movie "Night Chase." His film credits (usually bit parts as old drunks or grandfathers) include three Robert Aldrich films: "The Emperor of the North Pole" (1973), "The Longest Yard" (1974) an...
Filmography
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The Outlaws
(1984)
Chattanooga Choo Choo
(1984)
Norman
Young Doctors In Love
(1982)
Cheech and Chong's: Things Are Tough All Over
(1982)
A Small Killing
(1981)
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
(1981)
Family & Companions
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Juanita Steadman
Wife
Survived him.
Biography
Former radio personality turned character actor. Steadman's acting career didn't began until he retired from over 30 years in radio. He made his first appearance as an actor in the 1970 made-for-TV-movie "Night Chase." His film credits (usually bit parts as old drunks or grandfathers) include three Robert Aldrich films: "The Emperor of the North Pole" (1973), "The Longest Yard" (1974) and "The Frisco Kid" (1979), as well as two Cheech and Chong movies: "Cheech & Chong's Next Movie" (1980) and "Things Are Tough All Over" (1982). Steadman made his final appearance in an episode of "L.A. Law" (1990).
Filmography
Cast (Feature Film)
The Outlaws
(1984)
Chattanooga Choo Choo
(1984)
Norman
Young Doctors In Love
(1982)
Cheech and Chong's: Things Are Tough All Over
(1982)
A Small Killing
(1981)
Dark Night of the Scarecrow
(1981)
Fade to Black
(1980)
Sam
Marilyn: The Untold Story
(1980)
Cheech & Chong's Next Movie
(1980)
The Return of Frank Cannon
(1980)
Guard At Zoo
The Frisco Kid
(1979)
Hot Lead and Cold Feet
(1978)
Stranger In Our House
(1978)
Veterinarian
The Hills Have Eyes
(1977)
The Choirboys
(1977)
A Killing Affair
(1977)
Treasure of Matecumbe
(1976)
Guide
Gator
(1976)
Vigilante Force
(1976)
Shakey Malone
The Outfit
(1974)
Little House on the Prairie
(1974)
The Longest Yard
(1974)
Emperor of the North Pole
(1973)
White Lightning
(1973)
Cast (Special)
A Family Tree
(1987)
One Night Band
(1983)
Codger (Guest)
Life Events
1973
TV acting debut, "Night Chase"
1973
Film acting debut, "The Emperor of the North Pole"
1990
Final acting appearance in "L.A. Law"
Companions
Juanita Steadman
Wife
Survived him.
