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‘Jesus Christ Superstar’: Ted Neeley on playing Jesus for 50 years

Actor’s name is nearly synonymous with the Son of God for fans of the 1973 film.

(AP) Producer-director Norman Jewison, left, demonstrates how he wants an actor to wash the feet of Jesus, portrayed by Ted Neeley, during filming of the movie version of the Rock Musical, "Jesus Christ Superstar," in Bethlehem on Oct. 8, 1972.