Claude Heater

Known for

Acting

Born

October 25, 1927

Died

May 28, 2020 (aged 92)

Biography

Claude Heater (October 25, 1927 – May 28, 2020) was an American opera singer. He is also known for portraying the role of Jesus Christ (uncredited in the titles) in the 1959 classic film Ben-Hur in which he is primarily shown from the back.

Best known work

Ben-Hur

1959

Tristan and Isolde

1970

Filmography

1970
Tristan and Isolde
as Tristan
1959
Ben-Hur
as Christ