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John Steadman (July 20, 1909 – January 28, 1993) was an American actor, radio personality and editor.


Early life

Steadman was born in
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.


Career

Steadman was a former radio personality who became a character actor when he retired after 30 years in radio. He began his acting career in 1970 and his last role was in 1987, both on television where he appeared many times. He also appeared in film where he usually had bit parts. He is probably best remembered as "Pop" in '' The Longest Yard'' (1974) with
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and directed by
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. He appeared with Reynolds in '' White Lightning'' (1973) as "Skeeter" and in '' Gator'' (1976) as "Ned McKlusky", "Gator's" father (that role played by
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in ''White Lightning''). He also appeared in '' Emperor of the North'' (
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) and '' The Frisco Kid'' (
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), both directed by Aldrich. In addition to acting, John was a DOD employee. He worked at the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service Broadcast Center in Hollywood as a film editor. He appeared in the cult horror film '' The Hills Have Eyes'' (1977) as Fred, the gas station owner and father of Papa Jupiter. His other film credits included appearances in '' Dirty O'Neil'' (1974), '' St. Ives'' (1976), '' Vigilante Force'' (1976), '' Poco... Little Dog Lost'' (1977), '' The Choirboys'' (1977), '' Fade to Black'' (1980), '' Chu Chu and the Philly Flash'' (1981) and '' Dark Night of the Scarecrow'' (1981). He also had roles in two
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movies, '' Cheech & Chong's Next Movie'' (1980) and '' Things Are Tough All Over'' (1982).


Partial filmography

*'' The Grissom Gang'' (1971) - Oldman *''
Bedknobs and Broomsticks ''Bedknobs and Broomsticks'' is a 1971 American live-action/animated hybrid musical fantasy film directed by Robert Stevenson from a screenplay by Bill Walsh and Don DaGradi and with songs written by the Sherman Brothers. It was produced by ...
'' (1971) - Home Guard (uncredited) *''
Deadhead Miles ''Deadhead Miles'' is a 1973 American road comedy film directed by Vernon Zimmerman from a script by Terrence Malick, and starring Alan Arkin and Paul Benedict. Actors Bruce Bennett, George Raft and Ida Lupino make cameos. Plot Cooper (Alan Ar ...
'' (1972) - Old Sam (uncredited) *''
Unholy Rollers ''The Unholy Rollers'' is a 1972 American action comedy film directed by Vernon Zimmerman and starring Claudia Jennings. The film focuses on a team of roller derby skaters whose members are hostile to each other. Plot Karen wants more acti ...
'' (1972) - Guard *'' Emperor of the North'' (1973) - Stew Bum *'' White Lightning'' (1973) - Skeeter *'' The Outfit'' (1973) - Dave - Gas Station Attendant *'' Dirty O'Neil'' (1974) - Old Bill *'' The Longest Yard'' (1974) - Pop *''
Family Plot ''Family Plot'' is a 1976 American black comedy thriller film directed by Alfred Hitchcock in his final directing role. It was based on Victor Canning's 1972 novel '' The Rainbird Pattern'', which Ernest Lehman adapted for the screen. The f ...
'' (1976) - Old Man in Cemetery (uncredited) *'' Treasure of Matecumbe'' (1976) - Guide *'' St. Ives'' (1976) - Willie *'' Gator'' (1976) - Ned McKlusky *'' Vigilante Force'' (1976) - Shakey Malone *'' The Hills Have Eyes'' (1977) - Fred *'' Poco... Little Dog Lost'' (1977) - Ben Ashton *'' The Choirboys'' (1977) - Odello *''
Hot Lead and Cold Feet ''Hot Lead and Cold Feet'' (originally titled ''Welcome to Bloodshy'') is a 1978 American comedy-Western film produced by Walt Disney Productions and starring Jim Dale (in triple roles), Karen Valentine, Don Knotts, Jack Elam and Darren McGavin ...
'' (1978) - Old Codger *''Hanging on a Star'' (1978) - Crash Schwartz *'' The Frisco Kid'' (1979) - Booking Agent *''
The Waltons ''The Waltons'' is an American historical drama television series about a family in rural mountainous Western Virginia of the Appalachian Mountains / Allegheny Mountains / Blue Ridge Mountains chain, during the economic hardships and mass unemp ...
'' (1979) - Joe Bascomb *'' Cheech & Chong's Next Movie'' (1980) - High Laughing Guy in Welfare Office *'' Fade to Black'' (1980) - Sam *'' Chu Chu and the Philly Flash'' (1981) - Snyder *'' Dark Night of the Scarecrow'' (1981, TV Movie) - Mr. Loomis *'' Things Are Tough All Over'' (1982) - Old Timer *''
Young Doctors in Love ''Young Doctors in Love'' is a 1982 American comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. It spoofs a variety of medical shows (in particular, ''General Hospital'') and has many guest stars from ABC soap operas. The film stars Sean Young, Michae ...
'' (1982) - The Patients - 82 Year Old Man *'' Foxfire Light'' (1982) - Jesse *''
Chattanooga Choo Choo "Chattanooga Choo Choo" is a 1941 song that was written by Mack Gordon and composed by Harry Warren. It was originally recorded as a big band/ swing tune by Glenn Miller and His Orchestra and featured in the 1941 movie ''Sun Valley Serenade''. ...
'' (1984) - Norman


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* * 1909 births 1993 deaths Male actors from South Carolina American male film actors American male television actors Actors from Greenville, South Carolina American radio personalities 20th-century American male actors People from La Crescenta-Montrose, California {{US-screen-actor-1900s-stub