John Steadman

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Biography

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) …
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Job Title

Actor

Born

July 20, 1909

Career Milestones

Worked as a radio announcer in Little Rock AK

Worked as a writer for NBC radio in San Francisco

Writer/producer for Armed Forces Radio

1973

Film acting debut, "The Emperor of the North Pole"

1973

TV acting debut, "Night Chase"

1990

Final acting appearance in "L.A. Law"