Edgar Harrison Friedman Jr. (May 23, 1924 – March 30, 2005) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing

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Nathan Burke on 108 episodes of the American

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. Jordan guest-starred in numerous television programs including '' The Virginian'', ''

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''. He died in March 2005 in

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, at the age of 80.

Filmography

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Television

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