John Steadman

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).

• Also Credited As:
  James L. Steadman
• Born:
  July 20, 1909 in South Carolina
• Died:
  January 28, 1993.
• Job Titles:
  Actor, Radio announcer, Radio producer, Radio writer

Milestones

• 1973 Film acting debut, "The Emperor of the North Pole"
• 1973 TV acting debut, "Night Chase"
• 1990 Final acting appearance in "L.A. Law"
• 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