JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Alex Montoya was an American television and film actor. Karl Lukas, born Karol Louis Lukasiak, was an American actor who worked primarily in television. His most notable films include the World War II thriller "Where the Eagles Dare" (1968), starring Richard Burton and Clint Eastwood; the war comedy "Kelly's Heroes" (1970), starring Clint Eastwood, Telly Savalas, Don Rickles and Carroll O'Connor; the psychological drama about a romantic triangle "X, Y, and Zee" (1972) starring Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Caine and Susannah York; and the romantic adventure "High Road to China" (1983), starring Tom Selleck and Bess Armstrong. Despite his Middle Eastern heritage, Ansara was often cast as a Native American in his early career. More recently, she has guest-starred in several nighttime soap operas, including "Falcon Crest" (19811990), starring Jane Wyman; and the daytime drama "Ryan's Hope" (19751989), in which she had a recurring role as Bess Shelby. Later, when Gable's career flourished, he recommended Dawson for many parts, includinng roles in "Libeled Lady" (1936) and "To Please a Lady" (1950). Prior to becoming an actor, Sande worked as a musical director for 20th-Century Fox's theater chain. Pate made five appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Xavier in "New Orleans Menace" (episode 10), Brad Davis in "The Second Witness" (episode 23), Pete Morgan in "The Visitor" (episode 58), Mogollan in "The Mescalero Curse" (episode 106), Sanchez in "The Executioner" (episode 132). bill at Geller's Theater Workshop in Los Angeles, California. He made his debut in Orson Welles' "The Lady from Shanghai" (1947). Two decades later he was still working, playing Mr. Finkle in the comedy "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994), starring Jim Carrey, and the old man in the action comedy "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" (1994), starring Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley. As of January 2023, Jerry Mathers has an estimated net worth of $4 million. He appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows during his 50-year career. He made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cade Conway in "Assault" (episode 102) and John Wing in "Incident at Line Shack Six" (episode 156). Erwin also appeared in the nautical action-adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), starring Lloyd Bridges as an intrepid scuba diver, Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the adventure series starring "The Fugitive" (19631967), David Janssen as a doctor wrongfully convicted of murder, and also more recent sitcoms, including "Seinfeld" (19901998), "The Drew Carey Show" (19952004), and "The King Of Queens" (19982007). Rooney made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Woody in "The Long Goodbye" (episode 119). He appeared in more than 150 TV shows and movies during a career spanning 30 years. Charles Harrison was a one-time actor, as well as a radio and television personality. Dierkes appeared in many other television shows, including numerous Westerns, including "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (1955), "Wagon Train" (19571959), "Bonanza" (1959), "Peter Gunn" (1961), "Rawhide" (19621964) and "Gunsmoke" (19561973). They sometimes worked together. In 1981, he worked as a disc jockey at KEZY radio in Anaheim, California. Nelson made three appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Stacy Beldon in "Dead Cold Cash" (episode 85), Jake Shaw in "The Illustrator" (episode 88) and Ben Varges in "First Wages" (episode 112). He played in a range of genres, from crime dramas, such as "Perry Mason" (19571966), to superhero, such as "Batman" (1967), in which he played the character Mercury, and the science fiction cult classic movie, "A Boy and His Dog" (1975). Beginning in the 1950's, Swenson guest-starred in 160 films and television shows. During that interview, they asked if Mathers ever had any influence on the scripts for the show. Concerning the company name, he proved he also butchered meat for his company using cleavers. Fredericks made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Phil Carver in "Squeeze Play" (episode 152) and Rance in "Requiem at Mission Springs" (episode 164). Mohr guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the sitcom "I Love Lucy" (19511957), the anthology series "Four Star Playhouse" (19521956), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the espionage series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." He also made guest appearances in the westerns "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Cheyenne" (19551963) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He portrayed Daddy Warbucks in the Broadway musical "Annie" during the 1980s. Colman guest-starred in many of the most popular series since the 1950s, often cast as a venerable professorial character. She also guest-starred in the western "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. Lyle Bettger was an American stage, film and television actor. Robert Crawford is an American film and television actor who has appeared in two dozen movies and television shows in a little more than a decade. He appeared in 11 movies and television shows during a one-decade career as an actor. She also had a recurring role as Goldy in the western adventure series "Yancy Derringer" (19581959). He has been a familiar fixture in westerns, but has appeared in a wide range of genres, from popular series of the 1960s, including the crime drama series "Perry Mason" (19571966), to cult classic films of the 1980s, including "Gremlins" (1984), in which he played Mr. Anderson, and "Back to the Future Part III" (1990), in which he made a cameo appearance as a saloon old-timer. DeCorsia made one appearance on THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Norv Waggoner in "Young Englishman" (episode 13). (1954), starring James Whitmore and Edmund Gwenn; a Union lieutenant in the romantic drama "Band of Angels" (1957), starring Clark Gable and Yvonne De Carlo; Doctor Arthur Bramson in the sci-fi thriller "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1957), starring Grant Williams; Harry in the western drama "Lonely Are the Brave" (1962), starring Kirk Douglas; Judge Herman Spicer in the western "Hour of the Gun" (1967), starring James Garner, Jason Robards and Robert Ryan; and Horn in the dramatic comedy "Teachers" (1984), starring Nick Nolte. He guest-starred in numerous other westerns, including "Maverick" (19571962), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Branded" (19651966), "Death Valley Days" (19521975) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Boris Karloff, the quintessential Horror genre star, portrayed Frankenstein's monster in three films, but in 1944 passed the baton to Strange, who played the monster role in three Universal films, "House of Frankenstein" (1944), "House of Dracula" (1945) and the camp horror-comedy film, "Bud Abbott and Lou Costello Meet Frankenstein" (1948). He has been married to Teresa Modnick since 30 January 2011. [13][14] In 1980, Mathers and Dow appeared with Bill Murray on Saturday Night Live's Weekend Update segment, making fun of the Vietnam War death rumor. She has appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 60 years. In the 1950's, he was a durable player in film and TV dramas. Major Murdock in 12 episodes of Gunslinger (1961). James Coburn was an American actor, producer, director, writer and screenwriter. Gunsmoke, American television western that aired on CBS for 20 seasons (1955-75), becoming the longest-running prime-time television western in history. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Molly in "The Bullet" (episode 163). (1958), "It Started with a Kiss" (1959), the Doris Day comedy, "That Touch of Mink" (1962), "Half a House" (1975) and the Disney films, "Snowball Express" (1976) and "The Cat from Outer Space" (1978). Perron made three appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Dan Cameron in "Blood Brother" (episode 35), Eddie in "Baranca" (episode 82) and Sag in "Death Trap" (episode 109). Fargue made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jennifer in "The Princess" (episode 125). A second pilot with the same title was made in 1973, starring Peter Graves. Although better know for his role in "Broken Arrow," Ansara also thought that "Plainsman" was a better show. Dubbins also crossed over into comedy, appearing int the popular fantasy sitcom "I Dream of Jeannie" (19651970), starring Barbara Eden, Larry Hagman and Bill Daly; the action-adventure western "Kung Fu" (19721975), starring David Carradine as a Shaolin monk; Aaron Spelling's "Fantasy Island" (19771984), starring Ricardo Montalban as Mr. Roarke; the family western drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), starring Melissa Gilbert as Laura Ingalls; and the whodunit mystery series "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996), starring Angela Lansbury as Jessica Fletcher. Wallace Earl Laven passed away February 27, 2012 after a long illness. The roles revitalized his flagging career, but now as a western hero, or at least an anti-hero, and he became an international star. Steve Warren appeared in more than 20 films and television shows during a decade-long career. [23], Mathers was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1996. 2006. He had a prolific career in television, frequently appearing in Westerns; his many TV credits include "Gunsmoke" (19571971), "The Texan" (19581959), "Zane Grey Theater" (19581959), "Bachelor Father" (19581960), "Laramie" (19591963), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581963), "Bonanza" (19591967), "Perry Mason" (19621965), "The Virginian" (19621969), "Lassie" (19621972), "Dr. Kildaire" (1965), "The Big Valley" (19651967) and "The Mod Squad" (19701972). Myron "Mike" Kellin was an American stage, film and television actor. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the saloon girl in "Deadly Image" (episode 132). [18], In the 1990s, Mathers guest starred on episodes of Parker Lewis Can't Lose, Vengeance Unlimited, Diagnosis: Murder, and as himself on Married with Children. Selby made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Agnes Hamilton in "The Boarding House" (episode 22). He guest-starred in numerous other westerns of the 1950s through the 70s, including "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Maverick" (19571962), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Laramie" (19591963), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Daniel Boone" (19641970), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Bonanza" (19591973, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He had minor parts in a few other memorable films, including the musical drama "Jailhouse Rock" (1957), starring Elvis Presley, and the film adaptation of "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1962), starring Gregory Peck. (episode 167). He appeared in nearly 30 movies and television shows in a little over a decade. Some of his film roles include Max Fabian in the noir film "Affair in Trinidad" (1952), starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford; Mike Lagana in the crime drama "The Big Heat" (1953), starring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame; Old Polo in the epic drama "Giant" (1956), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Rock Hudson and James Dean; Dr. Mihail Andrassy in the family comedy "The Shaggy Dog" (1959), starring Fred MacMurray; and Evans in the comedy horror film "The Stuff" (1985), starring Michael Moriarty, Andrea Marcovicci, Garrett Morris and Paul Sorvino. Hush, Gumby, Tintin, and many of the voices in the "Archie" cartoons. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cora Severs in "Flowers by the Door" (episode 92). He attended Arkansas State Teachers College, but left before graduating for lack of funds. Temple made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the guitarist in "Honest Abe" (episode 118); he sang the tune "Blue-tailed Fly.". He also guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry, "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, and "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire. He portrayed Harley Hannabury, a recurring character played by Ian Murray in six other episodes. As a child, he toured with his father's traveling circus. His greatest accomplishment was his narration of the King James version of the Bible, which was commissioned originally by the American Foundation for the Blind. Lee Van Cleef was an American actor born in Somerville, New Jersey. He received an Oscar nomination in the category of "Best Supporting Actor" for his role as Zeb Calloway in the western "The Big Sky" (1952), in which he appeared opposite Kirk Douglas. After his stint on "Get Smart, " Platt garnered another recurring role in the 1970 sitcom "The Governor and J.J. ". Eiler guest-starred in the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), starring Jack Webb as Sgt. In the 1970's, he went to England, taking the lead role in the television series, "The Protectors" (19721973), but by the mid-70's, he returned to the US and embarked on a very successful run of TV mini-series roles which garnered him an Emmy award in 1978 for "Washington: Behind Closed Doors" and a nomination the following year for "Backstairs at the White House.". Lee Van Cleef appeared in four episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Dan Maury in "The Deadly Wait" (episode 26), Stinger in "The Prodigal" (episode 71), Wicks in "The Clarence Bibs Story" (episode 104), Johnny Drago in "Death Never Rides Alone" (episode 147). Wicker in the thriller "The Parallax View" (1974), starring Warren Beatty. Pickard also played the recurring role of Sgt. Marilee Phelps, born Mary Lee Kukuck, was an American film and television actress. Wilke had many film roles, including Madden in the western "The Far Country" (1954), starring James Stewart; the First Mate of the Nautilus in the sci-fi adventure "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" (1954), starring Kirk Douglas, James Mason, Paul Lukas and Peter Lorre; the guard captain in the film adaptation of Howard Fast's "Spartacus" (1960), starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons; Wallace in the John Sturges epic western "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Eli Wallach, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn. The "Guinness Book of World Records" lists her as being the "most durable actress," having appeared in every one of the 1,809 Broadway performances of Ira Levin's play "Deathtrap," which premiered in 1978. Near the end of his life, Carradine claimed to have appeared in more movies than any other actor, surpassing the record set by Donald Crisp, the Oscar winning actor and director who had started in silent films and had appeared in numerous one and two reel films, many of them lost. Earle Hodgins was a prolific American character actor in film and television. Military service: Air National Guard (1966-69) Jerry Mathers played Theodore Cleaver, "the Beav", on Leave It to Beaver. In television, Hayes guest-starred primarily in crime dramas, action-adventure series and westerns. He was a contributor to NBC's "Monitor" radio show in the 50s, developing several characters. Walberg made one (uncredited) appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a friend of the Colonel in "Lariat" (episode 67). After playing many uncredited roles, Corby eventually became a busy character actress, appearing in movies and television shows in every genre. He has appeared in 100 movies and television shows during his 60-year career, beginning as a radio announcer during the 1940s. He appeared in nearly 50 movies and television shows in a career spanning just over 50 years. She had recurring roles in "The People's Choice" (19551958) and "Peyton Place" (19641969), playing the roles of Amanda "Mandy" Peoples Miller and Laura Brooks, respectively. TV Guide, June 28th, 1958 Master Jerry Mathers who is 65 pounds dripping wet and is by his own admission, known a heckuva lot better as TV's Beaver Theodore Cleaver, recently submitted to an interview on what it's like to be 10 years old and the star of your own successful television show. The Dick Van Dyke Show (and later her own show) Johnny Crawford. Several of his roles were uncredited. He is perhaps best-remembered for his portrayal of Bud Searcy in the Disney classic "Old Yeller" (1957), starring Dorothy McGuire, Fess Parker and Tommy Kirk; and its sequel, "Savage Sam" (1963), starring Brian Keith, Kevin Corcoran and Tommy Kirk. Hal K. Dawson was an American actor whose career spanned almost 50 years. Prior to becoming an actor, he served as a Marine during World War II. Gloria DeHaven, born Gloria Mildred DeHaven, is an American stage, film and television actress who began acting as a child. Baxter made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sid Fallon in "The Boarding House" (episode 22). He guest-starred in the family comedy starring a talking horse, "Mister Ed" (19581966), the short-lived comedy series "Oh, Those, Bells" (1962), in which he had a recurring role as Henry Slocum, the family comedy "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), the crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and the family series "Lassie" (19541974). In 1988, he portrayed Baldhead Kin in several episodes of the television mini-series "Noble House, " based on the James Clavell novel. He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II and was stationed in Burma and the Philippines. Sidney in Stanley Kubrick's first feature film, the military action adventure "Fear and Desire" (1953), in which he co-starred with Frank Silvera and Kenneth Harp. He guest-starred in many popular shows, including "The Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the family comedies "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968) and "Mister Ed" (19581966), the iconic crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), and the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions, Inc. - 2022 all rights reserved Benedict demonstrated an interest in acting early in life, participating in school productions and eventually making his way to Hollywood. He also guest-starred in Chuck Connors' later series "Branded" (19651966). Dallimore made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Percy Bullock, Sr., in "Hostage to a Fortune" (episode 160). He appeared in two episodes of Eden's hit comedy show "I Dream of Jeannie" (19651970), co-starring Larry Hagman. Robert Osterloh was an American film and television actor who appeared in nearly 130 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost 25 years. Among a handful of film roles, he had uncredited parts in the classic western "Gunfight at the O.K. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, and "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone. He appeared in more than 300 movies and television shows during his 50-year career. The door to his back room is now on the wall opposite his entry door. Previously, he worked in the United States Department of State and later joined the Red Cross, serving in Great Britain during World War II, where he met film Director, John Huston, who encouraged him to become an actor. He also guest-starred in several other classic westerns, including "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Of his career, Van Cleef once quipped, " Being born with a pair of beady eyes was the best thing that ever happened to me.". Corral" (1957), starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, and the sci-fi horror "The Navy Vs. the Night Monsters" (1966), starring Mamie Van Doren. (19691976), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sitcom "Gilligan's Island" (19641965), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the law enforcement drama "The F.B.I." Burton was one of six actors to play the semi-regular character Doc Burrage in THE RIFLEMAN. She has appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows during a career spanning 70 years. In the end, the fire department has to be called to rescue Beaver from the giant bowl. He also guest-starred in "Daniel Boone" (19641970) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Parnell guest-starred in numerous other westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brien, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry, and "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen. He is probably best-known for his recurring role as Sheriff Rosco Coltrane in "The Dukes of Hazzard" (19791985). Birth Place:Sioux City, Iowa, United States. Prior to working in the entertainment industry, he served in the United States Marines during World War II, in which he was injured, and the Korean War. He guest-starred in several other popular television shows of the 1950s through the 60s, including the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964) and "Arrest and Trial" (19631964), the family comedy "I Love Lucy" (19511957), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and the horror series "Thriller" (19601962). He portrayed Martin Whistler in the sci-fi action film "Trancers" (1985), starring Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and Art LaFleur. He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. Her best-remembered role was probably Sister Ana in the Sally Fields comedy "The Flying Nun" (19671970). She later reprised the role for a TV movie adaptation. Mort Mills, born Mortimer Morris Kaplan, was an American film and television actor. He guest-starred in a few popular television shows, including the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963) and the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962). Greer made his film debut in the 1938 feature "Jesse James." George Willeford was not a professional actor, but was a television personality and trained musician. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mrs. Svenson "The Vision" (episode 66). During the 1970s and 80s, Carpenter became a best-selling mystery novelist. He has appeared in more than 30 movies and television shows in a decade-long career. In the 1920's he learned to play the fiddle and guitar, and toured the country with a radio singing group, the Arizona Wranglers. (1970), starring So Yamamura, Jason Robards and Joseph Cotten; and an uncredited bit part in Mel Brooks' western spoof "Blazing Saddles" (1974), starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder and Slim Pickens. She appeared in more than 40 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly four decades. He also had recurring roles playing Oliver Munsey in the family comedy "Our Miss Brooks" (19521956) and Gilly Box in the sitcom "Brothers" (19841989). Ollie O'Toole was an American television and film actor. (19621967), the classic science fiction series "Star Trek" (19661969), and the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). He had his his first major role in "Naked City" (19581963), portraying Detective James "Jimmy" Halloran. '"[4], When asked in a 2014 television interview whether he had known at the time of the filming of the Leave it to Beaver series that the show was special, and would be in perpetual syndication, Mathers responded: "No, not at all. 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