Jeff Osterhage, an American film and television actor, born on March 12, 1953, in Columbus, Indiana, is known for his significant contributions to the western genre. He graduated from North Farmington High School in Michigan and earned a BBA degree from Western Michigan University in 1976. Osterhage’s acting career began with a television adaptation of “True Grit” in 1978, and he gained recognition for his role as Tyrel Sackett in the 1979 western “The Sacketts,” as well as in the 1982 film “The Shadow Riders,” both adaptations of novels by Louis L’Amour. In these films, he starred alongside notable actors like Tom Selleck and Sam Elliott. Osterhage has a varied filmography, including roles in TV series like “The Dukes of Hazzard,” “Knight Rider,” “T.J. Hooker,” and “Murder, She Wrote.” He also appeared in the 2008 film “Taken by Force” and lent his voice to the character Marshal James Anderson in the 1997 computer game “Outlaws.” His career spans over twenty-seven films, made-for-television movies, and various TV series appearances.

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