Ted North

Ted North Jr. (born Edward Ernest Steinel) ( November 3, 1916 – November 22, 1975) was an American film actor of the 1940s, sometimes credited as Michael North.

The grandson of a stock theater operator and son of tent show operator Ted North, He appeared in several films including the films noir The Unsuspected and The Devil Thumbs a Ride (both 1947).

North's acting career was interrupted by three years' service in the Navy during World War II. After he returned to films, director Michael Curtiz had North's first name changed from Ted to Michael, saying, "Ted sounds too much like a cowboy."

North was married to actress Mary Beth Hughes from 1943 until their divorce in 1947. They had one son. He married again in 1952.

After North left acting, he became an agent for entertainers, including Red Skelton, Milburn Stone, and Amanda Blake.

North died in Florida, aged 59.

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