Who is Jan Jorden? All about Burt Metcalfe's wife as MAS*H producer dies aged 87

The famed producer, director, and actor Burt Metcalfe, recently passed away at the age of 87. He gained recognition for his work on the CBS war comedy-drama series, M*A*S*H.Metcalfe’s wife, actress Jan Jorden, revealed that he died on July 27 from natural causes. Detailed information on his funeral is yet to be disclosed.Loretta Swit@Loretta_SwitRIP BurtIt’s always painful when another branch falls from the family tree. It’s a body blow to the MASH Family #mashfamily 🖤#mashfamforever #globalmashfamily #mash4077th #4077th #RIPBurtMetcalfe #BurtMetcalfe60761RIP Burt💔It’s always painful when another branch falls from the family tree. It’s a body blow to the MASH Family #mashfamily 🖤#mashfamforever #globalmashfamily #mash4077th #4077th #RIPBurtMetcalfe #BurtMetcalfe https://t.co/lrXIMiO85cEverything known about Burt Metcalfe’s wife Jan JordenBorn on September 8, 1942, Janice Hope Jorden was born to parents Frederic Eugene Jorden and Betty Jane Wilson. The 79-year-old is a well-known actress who has appeared in M*A*S*H as Nurse Baker for five seasons. She was a series line producer before joining as the executive producer of the show. Apart from her appearance in M*A*S*H, she is also known for her role in the two and a half hour long TV film, Goodbye, Farewell and Amen, that was the series finale for M*A*S*H.The actress has also appeared in films like A Love Affair: The Eleanor, Lou Gehrig Story, and The Last Married Couple in America.Jorden married Metcalfe in December 1979. While this was Jorden's first marriage, Metcalfe was previously married to Toby Harry Shipman from 1961 to 1968.Although Jorden is quite a popular name in the industry, details about her career, educational background, and parents, other than their names, haven't yet been revealed.Burt Metcalfe's journey in the entertainment industryBurt Metcalfe was raised in Montreal and joined the United States Navy in 1956. He served two years and was in a public relations position at Ream Field in San Ydisro, California.During his time in the Navy, he worked with a few of his comrades and created a beauty contest called Miss Angel. Metcalfe then made his debut with the 1959 movie Gidget and portrayed Tom Easton in an episode of the anthology series, Death Valley Days.Burt Metcalfe and Jan Jorden pose in the portrait studio during the 59th annual Directors Guild Of America Awards (Image via Vince Bucci/Getty Images)He played the role of Don Martin in an episode of the first season of The Twilight Zone, which aired in March 1960. He was seen as Joe Brigham in the NBC sitcom Happy from 1960 to 1961 and then appeared in the CBS sitcom, Father of the Bride from 1961 to 1962. Burt made three guest appearances on the CBS legal drama, Perry Mason.Metcalfe became famous as the writer of the CBS show, M*A*S*H and was the producer of the series from 1972 to 1983. He was initially an associate producer and became a line producer in 1976. However, in 1977, he became the show's executive producer and joined Warner Bros. Television during the 80s.Burt later joined as the executive producer and director of several shows at MTM Enterprises in November 1986.Netizens pay tribute on TwitterBurt Metcalfe became a familiar name in the entertainment industry for his work as an actor and producer. Twitter was flooded with tributes when people heard about his demise.Steve Chung@SteveChung1968R.I.P. Film and television producer, director, screenwriter, and actor Burt Metcalfe. The Twilight Zone: &quot;The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street&quot;The Outer Limits: &quot;The Galaxy Being&quot;&quot;Diamonds Are Forever&quot;M*A*S*H161R.I.P. Film and television producer, director, screenwriter, and actor Burt Metcalfe. The Twilight Zone: &quot;The Monsters Are Due on Maple Street&quot;The Outer Limits: &quot;The Galaxy Being&quot;&quot;Diamonds Are Forever&quot;M*A*S*H https://t.co/biTyrF2pzLMike Barnes@MikeBarnes4#RIP Burt Metcalfe; as one of the unsung heroes of 'M*A*S*H,' the 'Gidget' and 'Twilight Zone' actor worked on all 11 seasons of the acclaimed series as a producer, director &amp; writer. &quot;Everybody just had a pride in what they were doing,&quot; he said. bit.ly/3oCJqbp5218#RIP Burt Metcalfe; as one of the unsung heroes of 'M*A*S*H,' the 'Gidget' and 'Twilight Zone' actor worked on all 11 seasons of the acclaimed series as a producer, director &amp; writer. &quot;Everybody just had a pride in what they were doing,&quot; he said. bit.ly/3oCJqbpEric Stiff@icefloe01RIP Burt Metcalfe. 1RIP Burt Metcalfe. 😥 https://t.co/gEPMwyRZLTTHOMAS&hearts;️🎸🇺🇦@ThomasRichmondBurt Metcalfe (March 19, 1935 – July 27, 2022) was a Canadian-American film and television producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. @Loretta_Swit1Burt Metcalfe (March 19, 1935 – July 27, 2022) was a Canadian-American film and television producer, director, screenwriter, and actor. @Loretta_Swit https://t.co/Pw7Hdp4ceQPeople paying tributes to the actor remembered him for all of his roles and praised him for them. Oliver Red@OliverRed1995God bless you, Burt Metcalfe. I prayed for you. RIP. twitter.com/mikebarnes4/st…Mike Barnes@MikeBarnes4#RIP Burt Metcalfe; as one of the unsung heroes of 'M*A*S*H,' the 'Gidget' and 'Twilight Zone' actor worked on all 11 seasons of the acclaimed series as a producer, director &amp; writer. &quot;Everybody just had a pride in what they were doing,&quot; he said. bit.ly/3oCJqbp5218#RIP Burt Metcalfe; as one of the unsung heroes of 'M*A*S*H,' the 'Gidget' and 'Twilight Zone' actor worked on all 11 seasons of the acclaimed series as a producer, director &amp; writer. &quot;Everybody just had a pride in what they were doing,&quot; he said. bit.ly/3oCJqbpGod bless you, Burt Metcalfe. I prayed for you. RIP. twitter.com/mikebarnes4/st…James Garcia Alver@JayAlverToday’s Gold Star of Excellence goes to Burt Metcalfe, producer of nearly all episodes of M*A*S*H and showrunner for the show’s last six seasons, who died at 87.1Today’s Gold Star of Excellence goes to Burt Metcalfe, producer of nearly all episodes of M*A*S*H and showrunner for the show’s last six seasons, who died at 87.Linda@squiggy72Another great one gone to the Afterlife. Rest in peace #BurtMetcalfe.Another great one gone to the Afterlife. Rest in peace #BurtMetcalfe. https://t.co/b7ZP4xSuOU@DanHarrisonTV@danharrisontvRIP Burt Metcalfe, the last living Executive Producer of M*A*S*H. A gentleman and a gentle man. The keeper of the flame will be missed.RIP Burt Metcalfe, the last living Executive Producer of M*A*S*H. A gentleman and a gentle man. The keeper of the flame will be missed. https://t.co/lTjl7MrfesMetcalfe is survived by his wife Jan Jorden.

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