Michael Jeter (August 26, 1952 – March 30, 2003) was a Tony- and Emmy Award-winning American actor, well known for his work on stage and screen.
10 June 1992 Joins an all-star cast for a tribute to Stephen Sondheim in a production called "Sondheim - A Celebration at Carnegie Hall". Michael performed with James Naughton in a duet called "Waiting for the Girls"
He won a Tony in 1990 for "Grand Hotel".
Turned from career in medicine to acting while a student at Memphis State Univ.
Won an Emmy for his portrayl of fragile math teacher Herman Styles on "Evening Shade"
Jeter is widely known by toddlers and preschoolers everywhere as Sesame Street's loveable buffoon 'Mr Noodle's brother, Mr Noodle'.
Won Broadway's 1990 Tony as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Grand Hotel, The Musical."
Revealed his HIV status on "Entertainment Tonight" before it could be revealed by any tabloids.
He was survived by his life partner, Sean Blue; his parents, Dr. William and Virgina Jeter of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; his brother, William; and four sisters, Virginia, Amanda, Emily and Larie.
