Turned from career in medicine to acting while a student at Memphis
State Univ.
Survived by his life partner, Sean Blue (they were dating since 1995); his parents, Dr. William and Virginia Jeter of Lawrenceburg, Tennessee; his brother, William; and four sisters: Virginia, Amanda, Emily, and Larie.
Won an Emmy for his portrayal of fragile math teacher Herman Stiles on
Evening Shade (1990).
Won Broadway's 1990 Tony as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for
"Grand Hotel, The Musical."