Jason Evers
Biography
Jason Evers was an American actor who moved from Broadway to Hollywood. Born in New York City, he left DeWitt Clinton High School early to join the U.S. Army, where seeing stars such as John Wayne inspired him to try acting. His first recurring part on television was in the 1960 NBC Western Wrangler, and he made guest appearances on Perry Mason. From 1963 to 1964 he starred in the ABC drama Channing as Professor Jason Howe. His most enduring role came from The Brain That Wouldn't Die, a B-movie classic made in 1959 but not released until 1962. He played James Sonnett in The Guns of Will Sonnett, and his many later credits included Escape from the Planet of the Apes (1971), The Illustrated Man (1969), The Green Berets (1968), A Piece of the Action (1977), Barracuda (1978) and Basket Case 2 (1990), his final screen appearance.
83years old at death
- Born New York City
- Died Los Angeles
- Star sign: CapricornThe sign runs December 22 to January 19
- Also credited as Herbert Evers
Movie Career
- Films
- 8
- Career span
- 28 years1962 to 1990
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A change of course
Evers joined the U.S. Army after leaving high school early, and seeing stars like John Wayne there made him decide to try acting. He later appeared with Wayne in The Green Berets.
First role
Evers's first recurring role was on Wrangler, the 1960 NBC Western television series, after Broadway roles led him to Hollywood.
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Worked with
Jason Evers shares two films with David Janssen, and one with each of the others. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Don Taylor
Mervyn LeRoyDirector, 1 film, 1968
All films by Mervyn LeRoy
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