MICHAEL JETER

Robert Michael Jeter was a stage, film, and television actor who has won numerous accolades during his career. This includes winning a Tony for his performance in the musical, Grand Hotel. Michael also received an Emmy for his role in the sitcom, Evening Shade, as Herman Stiles. He also received recognitions from Outer Critics Circle Award, Clarence Derwent Prize, and Drama Desk Award. Some of his successful films are Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, Jurassic Park III, and The Polar Express.

Michael was a medical student at Memphis State University but moved to Maryland to make investments in his acting career. The actor was also openly gay, making him an icon for many in the LGBTQ community. He was also transparent about the fact that he was positive for HIV. Despite this diagnosis, he remained healthy for years. The actor passed on March 30, 2003. He was 50 years old back then.