{"product_id":"9781476622491","title":"Richard Jaeckel, Hollywood's Man of Character","description":"Character actor Richard Jaeckel worked five decades in Hollywood alongside the industry's biggest names. Noted for tough-guy portrayals, he appeared in such classic westerns and war films as \u003ci\u003eSands of Iwo Jima \u003c\/i\u003e (1949), \u003ci\u003eThe Gunfighter\u003c\/i\u003e (1950), \u003ci\u003e3:10 to Yuma\u003c\/i\u003e (1957), and \u003ci\u003eThe Dirty Dozen\u003c\/i\u003e (1967). Bringing strength and integrity to his roles, he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Oscar for \u003ci\u003eSometimes a Great Notion\u003c\/i\u003e (1970).    A World War II veteran and Merchant Marine, he was respected in the surfing and fitness communities for his ageless athleticism. His performance as Turk in \u003ci\u003eCome Back, Little Sheba\u003c\/i\u003e (1952) was groundbreaking for iron-pumping actors wanting to be taken seriously for their dramatic abilities.    This revealing portrait of the life of a working character actor covers Jaeckel’s noteworthy career through each of his film and television appearances, from \u003ci\u003eGuadalcanal Diary\u003c\/i\u003e (1943) to \u003ci\u003eBaywatch\u003c\/i\u003e (1994). Recollections and behind the scenes stories from those he knew and worked with offer an in-depth look at the dedication and professionalism it takes to make it in Hollywood.","brand":"McFarland \u0026 Company, Incorporated Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47174432391408,"sku":"9781476622491","price":14.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781476622491_p0.jpg?v=1763609069","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781476622491","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}