Background
He was born in New York City, New New York
He was born in New York City, New New York
Landers is probably best known for being the spokesman for Taster"s Choice coffee in television commercials which aired in the 1960s and 1970s. Landers had a regular role as Doctor Ted Hoffmann, sidekick to Vince Edwards" television doctor, Ben Casey, in the 1960s series of that name. He also had a small role in the Alfred Hitchcock film Rear Window (1954) and a supporting role as Doctor Arthur Coleman in the final episode of the original Star Trek television series, "Turnabout Intruder" first screened in 1969.
His other film credits included roles in Up Periscope (1959), The Gallant Hours (1960), and the Elvis Presley western Charro! (1969).