Ted White
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- January 25, 1926 in Krebs, Oklahoma, USA
- Died
- October 14, 2022
- Active Years
- 1950–2017 (68 Years)
- Total Credits
- 95 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Ted White (Acting).
Goal: Factual identity profile.
Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes.
Sources: TMDB bio, TMDB page, IMDb, Wikipedia.
Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text. No guessing.
Name: Alex Ted Bayouth, known professionally as Ted White.
Dates: Born January 25, 1926; Died October 14, 2022 (age 96).
Birthplace: Krebs, Oklahoma, USA.
Deathplace: California, USA.
Profession: American stuntman and actor.
Notable Roles/Work:
Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.
Doubled for John Wayne, Fess Parker, Clark Gable, and Richard Boone.
Starman (1984).
Romancing the Stone (1984).
Escape from New York (1981).
Personal: Married to Jerilyn White.
Credits: 76 known credits (TMDB).
Draft 1: Alex Ted Bayouth, known professionally as Ted White, was an American stuntman and actor. He was born on January 25, 1926, in Krebs, Oklahoma, USA, and died on October 14, 2022, in California, USA. White was best known for playing Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. He was also notable for doubling for John Wayne, Fess Parker, Clark Gable, and Richard Boone. His acting credits include Starman (1984), Romancing the Stone (1984), and Escape from New York (1981). He was married to Jerilyn White. White is considered by many to be the best actor to ever portray Jason Voorhees alongside Kane Hodder, who played the character in later installments of the franchise.
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Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a career overview of Ted White (Acting) based only on provided sources.
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Verifiable facts only.
No inventing/guessing.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
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Name: Alex Ted Bayouth, known professionally as Ted White.
Dates: January 25, 1926 – October 14, 2022.
Birthplace: Krebs, Oklahoma, USA.
Deathplace: California, USA.
Profession: American stuntman and actor.
Best known for: Playing Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter.
Other credits/roles: Starman (1984), Romancing the Stone (1984), Escape from New York (1981).
Known credits count: 76.
Spouse: Jerilyn White.
Paragraph 1: Identity and Early Life/Basics.
Alex Ted Bayouth, known professionally as Ted White, was an American actor and stuntman. He was born on January 25, 1926, in Krebs, Oklahoma, USA, and died on October 14, 2022, in California, USA. White was married to Jerilyn White.
Paragraph 2: Career Highlights.
White is best known for his role playing Jason Voorhees in the film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. His acting credits include appearances in Starman (1984), Romancing the Stone (1984), and Escape from New York (1981). He has 76 known credits.
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Alex Ted Bayouth, who worked professionally as Ted White, was an American actor and stuntman. Born on January 25, 1926, in Krebs, Oklahoma, USA, White passed away on October 14, 2022, in California, USA. He was married to Jerilyn White.
Throughout his career, White earned 76 known credits. He is best known for his portrayal of the character Jason Voorhees in the film Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter. His filmography includes roles in the productions Starman (1984), Romancing the Stone (1984), and Escape from New York (1981).
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Current draft is around 100 words. I need to expand it to reach the 180-260 range without inventing facts.
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The provided text says:
"Ted White (January 25, 1926 - October 14, 2022) was an American stuntman and actor who was best known for playing Jason Voorhees in Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter."
"He was also notable for having doubled for John Wayne, Fess Parker, Clark Gable, and Richard Boone." (Wait, this is in the TMDB BIO provided in the prompt, but is it in the SOURCES? The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." The TMDB BIO is part of the prompt text. I should treat the TMDB BIO as part of the provided material.)
"White is considered by many to be the best actor to ever portray the character of Jason Voorhees alongside Kane Hodder who played the character in later installments of the franchise." (Also in the TMDB BIO).
Source [1]: 76 credits, Birthday Jan 25
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Full Filmography
95 titles- To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017) as Self
- Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th (2013) as Self
- Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (2009) as Self
- 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Stunts
- Wild Wild West (1999) Stunts
- The Hidden II (1993) as Agent Fowler (archive footage)
- Conagher (1991)
- Gypsy Angels (1990) as Bar Drunk #1
- Follow Your Heart (1990)
- Road House (1989) Stunts
- Major League (1989) Stunts
- Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood (1988) as Jason, Part IV (archive footage)
- The Hidden (1987) as Agent Fowler
- Death Wish 4: The Crackdown (1987) as Karen's Kidnapper
- Hot Pursuit (1987) as Tommy Ray
- Hot Pursuit (1987) Stunts
- Hot Pursuit (1987) Stunt Coordinator
- Wanted: Dead or Alive (1987) as Pete
- Short Circuit (1986) Stunts
- Ruthless People (1986) Stunts
- Quiet Cool (1986) as Ellis
- Hunter (1984) as Reuss
- Hunter (1984) as Thug #2 (uncredited)
- Romancing the Stone (1984) as Grogan
- Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter (1984) as Jason (uncredited)
- Starman (1984) as Deer Hunter
- Against All Odds (1984) as Security Guard with Dog
- The Wild Life (1984) as Redneck Drunk #2
- Master Ninja II (1984) as Brawler
- A Killer in the Family (1983) as Officer
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Henchman
- Matt Houston (1982) as Bart
- Tron (1982) as Guard #3
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Man
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Ernie
- Escape from New York (1981) Stunts
- History of the World: Part I (1981) as Roman Officer (uncredited)
- History of the World: Part I (1981) Stunts
- Cutter's Way (1981) as Guard #1
- Cutter's Way (1981) Stunts
- The Legend of the Lone Ranger (1981) as Jonathan Reid
- Demonoid (1981) as Frankie
- Going Ape! (1981) as Goon
- Magnum, P.I. (1980) as Inmate
- Night of the Juggler (1980) Stunts
- Knots Landing (1979) as Tough
- Flesh & Blood (1979) as 2nd Cop
- Flesh & Blood (1979) as 2nd Cop
- King Kong (1976) Stunts
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Nazi (uncredited)
- Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974) as Trooper
- Dirty Mary Crazy Larry (1974) Stunts
- Kojak (1973) as Solly
- The Don Is Dead (1973) as Marty Rackheimer (uncredited)
- Prime Cut (1972) Stunts
- They Call Me Mister Tibbs! (1970) as Hood at Pool Hall (uncredited)
- Planet of the Apes (1968) Stunts
- Mannix (1967) as Thug (uncredited)
- Point Blank (1967) as Football Player (uncredited)
- What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? (1966) Stunts
- Smoky (1966) as Abbott
- Cat Ballou (1965) Stunts
- The Cincinnati Kid (1965) Stunts
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Carata (uncredited)
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Sgt. Judd Blake
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Pushta
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Hawks
- Daniel Boone (1964) as First Trapper
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Rider
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Captain Harper
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Morse
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Middleton
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Coach Driver
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Aweetok (uncredited)
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Lane
- Daniel Boone (1964) as Indian (uncredited)
- The Man from U.N.C.L.E. (1964) as Assassin
- Man's Favorite Sport? (1964) Stunts
- Hatari! (1962) Stunt Coordinator
- Hatari! (1962) Stunts
- The Misfits (1961) Stunts
- The Andy Griffith Show (1960) as Avery Noonan
- The Alamo (1960) as Tennessean (uncredited)
- The Alamo (1960) Stunts
- Bonanza (1959) as Brawler (uncredited)
- Rio Bravo (1959) as Bart (uncredited)
- Rio Bravo (1959) Stunts
- The Alaskans (1959)
- The Horse Soldiers (1959) Stunts
- A Stranger in My Arms (1959) as Man (uncredited)
- Perry Mason (1957) as Foreman
- Maverick (1957) as Sioux Indian (uncredited)
- Giant (1956) Stunts
- Creature from the Black Lagoon (1954) Stunts
- Sands of Iwo Jima (1950) as Marine (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ted White best known for?
Ted White is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017), 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003), Wild Wild West (1999), The Hidden II (1993).
When and where was Ted White born?
Ted White was born on January 25, 1926 in Krebs, Oklahoma, USA. They passed away on October 14, 2022.
How many credits does Ted White have?
Ted White has accumulated over 95 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1950 to 2017.
What is Ted White's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Ted White (Acting). Goal: Factual identity profile. Constraints: 90-130 words, plain prose only, no markdown, no headings, no preamble, no JSON, no surrounding quotes. Sources: TMDB bio, TMDB page, IMDb, Wikipedia. Rule: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided text. No guessing. Name: Alex Ted Bayouth, kno...
Ted White by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story (2017) as Self — aged about 91
- Rio Bravo (1959) as Bart (uncredited) — aged about 33
- Perry Mason (1957) as Foreman — aged about 31
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Man — aged about 55
- The Fall Guy (1981) as Ernie — aged about 55
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Nazi (uncredited) — aged about 48
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