Jonathan Tiersten
11. August 1965 – 5. Mai 2026
Der US-amerikanische Schauspieler und Musiker Jonathan Tiersten ist im Alter von 60 Jahren in seinem Haus in New Jersey verstorben, wie sein Bruder bestätigte. Sein Leinwanddebüt gab er 1981 in einer Episode von "Another World". Danach wurde er durch seine Rolle als Ricky Thomas in dem legendären Slasher-Film "Sleepaway Camp" bekannt. Später wiederholte er diese Rolle in der Fortsetzung „Return to Sleepaway Camp” aus dem Jahr 2008. Danach trat Tiersten in Horrorfilmen wie „The Perfect House”, „Blood Reservoir”, „The House that Wept Blood”, „Terror Tales”, „Lake of Shadows”, „Toilet Baby Zombie Strikes Back” und „Last American Horror Show: Volume II” auf. Neben seiner Arbeit vor der Kamera gründete Tiersten eine Band namens „Ten Tiers” und veröffentlichte Alben wie „Chiller Theatre 2009” und „Don's Club Tavern: Part One”.
The American actor and musician Jonathan Tiersten has died at the age of 60 at his home in New Jersey, his brother has confirmed. He made his screen debut in 1981 in an episode of ‘Another World’. He subsequently became known for his role as Ricky Thomas in the legendary slasher film ‘Sleepaway Camp’. He later reprised this role in the 2008 sequel “Return to Sleepaway Camp”. Tiersten subsequently appeared in horror films such as “The Perfect House”, “Blood Reservoir”, “The House that Wept Blood”, “Terror Tales”, “Lake of Shadows”, “Toilet Baby Zombie Strikes Back” and ‘Last American Horror Show: Volume II’. Alongside his work in front of the camera, Tiersten formed a band called ‘Ten Tiers’ and released albums such as ‘Chiller Theatre 2009’ and ‘Don's Club Tavern: Part One’.