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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
Acting Born Jan 25, 1926 Died Oct 14, 2022 Krebs, Oklahoma, USA 95 credits
95
Total Credits
1950–2017
68 Years Career Span
84
Vault Titles
10
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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

Career overview

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Goal: Write a career overview of Ted White (Acting) based only on provided sources.
Constraints:
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.
No preamble or JSON.
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.
Drafting for word count and flow:
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).
Checking word count:
Current draft is around 100 words. I need to expand it to reach the 180-260 range without inventing facts.
Wait, I must only use provided facts.
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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Career timeline

To Hell and Back: The Kane Hodder Story
Crystal Lake Memories: The Complete History of Friday the 13th
Jason's Unlucky Day: 25 Years After Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter
2 Fast 2 Furious · Stunts
Wild Wild West · Stunts
The Hidden II
Conagher
Gypsy AngelsFollow Your Heart
Road House · StuntsMajor League · Stunts
Friday the 13th Part VII - The New Blood
The HiddenDeath Wish 4: The CrackdownHot PursuitHot Pursuit · StuntsHot Pursuit · Stunt Coordinator
Short Circuit · StuntsRuthless People · StuntsQuiet Cool
HunterHunterRomancing the StoneFriday the 13th: The Final ChapterStarman
A Killer in the Family
T. J. HookerMatt HoustonTron
The Fall GuyThe Fall GuyEscape from New York · StuntsHistory of the World: Part IHistory of the World: Part I · Stunts
Magnum, P.I.Night of the Juggler · Stunts
Knots LandingFlesh & BloodFlesh & Blood
King Kong · Stunts
The Rockford FilesDirty Mary Crazy LarryDirty Mary Crazy Larry · Stunts
KojakThe Don Is Dead
Prime Cut · Stunts
They Call Me Mister Tibbs!
Planet of the Apes · Stunts
MannixPoint Blank
What Did You Do in the War, Daddy? · StuntsSmoky
Cat Ballou · StuntsThe Cincinnati Kid · Stunts
Daniel BooneDaniel BooneDaniel BooneDaniel BooneDaniel Boone
Hatari! · Stunt CoordinatorHatari! · Stunts
The Misfits · Stunts

Full Filmography

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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.

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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...

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95credits
64films
31TV series
1950–2017active years

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