Edgar Harrison Friedman Jr. (May 23, 1924 – March 30, 2005) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing

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, He guest-starred in numerous television programs, including '' The Virginian'', ''

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, at the age of 80.

Filmography

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Television

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Jordan, Ted 1924 births 2005 deaths People from Lancaster, Ohio Male actors from Ohio American male film actors American male television actors 20th-century American male actors Male Western (genre) film actors Western (genre) television actors American stunt performers