Jason Evers, an American actor, was born Herbert Evers on January 2, 1922, in New York City, New York. Despite quitting high school to join the United States Army, Evers was inspired by stars like John Wayne, which led him to pursue a career in acting.
Evers' early start in the entertainment industry began with a stint on Broadway, which eventually led him to Hollywood. His first major break was the 1960 NBC series western Wrangler. On June 30, 1960, he appeared on NBC's The Ford Show, Starring Tennessee Ernie Ford.
In 1963-1964, Evers starred as Professor Howe in the 26-episode ABC drama Channing, based on life on a college campus, alongside co-star Henry Jones. Evers' most enduring role originated from the 1959 B-movie classic The Brain That Wouldn't Die, which was not released until 1962.
Throughout the 1960s, Evers continued to appear in various television shows and films, including the episode "The Insider" of NBC's The Road West, starring Barry Sullivan, and ABC's The Guns of Will Sonnett, where he played James Sonnett, the missing son sought by Walter Brennan's character.
Evers also had guest starring roles with notable actors, such as Bruce Lee in the Green Hornet episode "Eat, Drink and be Dead" (1966),and appeared as a race car driver and romantic interest of Doris Martin in The Doris Day Show in 1970.
In his later years, Evers returned to New York and was married to actress Shirley Ballard from 1953 until his death. He passed away on March 13, 2005, due to heart failure in Los Angeles, leaving behind a sister and a cousin.
