Jack Elam was an American film and television actor whose career spanned more than 40 years. Lee Kinsolving, born Arthur Lee Kinsolving Jr., was an American stage, film and television actor. He is also recognized for his recurring role as the Judge in the television crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). he also played the role of the convict Jake in Woody Allen's comedic crime caper "Take the Money and Run" (1969). Over three decades, he went on to star in three popular NBC TV series. In the 1960s and 70s, while still working in television, Stone returned to the stage, directing several off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions, including "Ernest in Love" and "Charley's Aunt. She signed a contract with MGM pictures in 1937 and was given assignments dubbing voices in Italian. In addition to the RIFLEMAN, Allin also guest-starred in an unsold pilot, "Call to Danger" (1968). Perry appeared in many other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Johnny Ringo" (19591960), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Daniel Boone" (19641970). Gavin made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Lee Marston in "Six Years and a Day" (episode 91). He guest-starred in many popular TV shows, including the crime dramas "Dragnet" and "Dragnet 1967" (19511959 and 19671970), "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Adam-12" (19681975) and "The F.B.I." His movie career began in the silent film era, and his more memorable film appearances include "The Time of Your Life" (1948), "Here Comes the Groom" (1951) and "The Misfits" (1961). Joe Bassett, born Joseph George Bassett, was an American film and television actor who appeared in 48 television shows and movies in a 13-year career. Fittingly, he portrayed the radio announcer in the noir film "Kiss Me Deadly" (1955), starring Ralph Meeker. When Graves decided to pursue acting professionally, he adopted the surname 'Graves . Webber guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1960s through the 80s, including the crime dramas "Checkmate" (19601962), "Arrest and Trial" (19631964), "Mannix" (19671975), "Kojak" (19731978) and "The Rockford Files" (19741980), the horror series "Thriller" (19601962), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964) and "The Fugitive" (19631967), the fantasy anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the legal drama "Ironside" (19671975), the detective series "Cannon" (19711976) and the medical crime series "Quincy M.E." In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Farr also acted in the westerns "Lawman" (19581962), "The Restless Gun" (19571959) and "Bonanza" (19591973). He also was a regular character in the Carroll O'Connor spin-off, "Archie Bunker's Place." Robert "Bobby" F. Hoy was an American film and television actor, as well as a director and stuntman. He also provided voices in the animated family feature "The Last Unicorn" (1982). He succeeded in attaching himself to producer/second assistant director Irving Asher's unit, and after entering military service, spent two years with the same unit in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) making training films. He guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Eskamimzin in "The Indian" (episode 21). Selleck, who stands 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall, transferred to the University of Southern California during his junior year to play for the USC Trojans mens basketball team. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 40 years. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Maverick" (19571962), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "The Virginian" (19621971), and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). In 1950, she began working on Disney productions doing voice work. He appeared in nearly 30 movies and television shows during a career spanning almost 40 years. Prior to becoming an actor, West graduated from Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Literature, with a minor in Psychology. James Arness - IMDb Platt made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Senator Borden in "The Assailants" (episode 149). His roles from this period include "Spike" Kelly in the drama "The Battler" (1919), Dick Blackwell in the western "The Silent Stranger" (1924), and Daggoo in "The Sea Beast" (1926), which was a film adaptation of "Moby Dick." He guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1960s through the 80s, including Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), the war drama "Combat!" His most well-known and lovable character was Uncle Joe Carson, who appeared in all 222 episodes of "Petticoat Junction," (1963-1970), 17 episodes of "Green Acres" (1965-1969), and, in 1968, three episodes of "The Beverly Hillbillies" (1962-1971). Leland made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cousin Healey in "The Woman" (episode 32). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts; and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. He appeared in many popular western series, including "The Adventures of Kit Carson" (19511952), "Death Valley Days" (19541955), "Annie Oakley" (19561957), "Lawman" (19591962), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Peter Graves obituary | Television | The Guardian The storyline had Buckhart coming to North Fork in search of Indians suspected of murdering a Texas Ranger and his family. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Andy Moon in "Sins of the Father" (episode 70). Dobkin was a prolific performer during the Golden Age of Radio. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors; and Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. He played Sim Groder in "Duel of Honor" (episode 7), Gavin Martin in "Tension" (episode 45), Gus Smith in "Shotgun Man" (episode 69), Gates in "The Knight Errant" (episode 117) and Russell, the Pool Shark, in "Shattered Idol" (episode 120). After his time with Whiplash, he moved back to the US and played Jim Phelps in Mission: Impossible from 1967 to 1973. Listen, successful shows are always easy to handle, joked Graves. Sidney Blackmer was an American theater, film and television actor. He also guest-starred in "Daniel Boone" (19641970) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Kiel made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cousin Carl Hazlett in "The Decision" (episode 116). He was typecast as a professional, often portraying judges, lawyers, bank clerks and similar roles. He appeared in 185 movies and television shows during a career spanning 50 years. He made guest appearances in a few popular shows, including "Sergeant Preston of the Yukon" (19551958) and the crime dramas "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "The Lawless Years" (19591961). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; and "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda. It was one of the few screen roles he had in a western. Rodann made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Maria in "Vaqueros" (episode 111). Snider has occasionally taken acting roles since the mid-1950's, often appearing as himself or as a professional baseball player. Collins made guest appearances in several other iconic westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Wagon Train" (19571965). Alice Backes was an American actress who appeared in 80 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 50 years. She signed a contract with Warner Bros. and relocated to Hollywood, where she made her second film debut as Joan Bradford in the romantic musical "Happiness Ahead" (1934), in which she appeared opposite Dick Powell. He also appeared in the Rat Pack vehicle "Robin and the 7 Hoods" (1964), in which he played the bartender. McVey made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Walt Hake in "The Hawk" (episode 29) and Jake Striker in "The Quiet Fear" (episode 127). He has appeared in 360 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 60 years. She garnered a few film roles, including the World War II drama "The Deep Six" (1959), starring Alan Ladd, and the sci-fi thriller "The Bubble" (1966), starring Michael Cole (star of the hit series "The Mod Squad"). A tall big bear of a man with a tender heart who played roles true to his character, Blocker appeared in several television shows in the late 1950's before landing the role for which he is best-rememberedEric "Hoss" Cartwright in the long-running NBC western television series "Bonanza" (19591973). He is perhaps best-remembered for his portrayal of Anselmo in the film adaptation of Ernest Hemingway's "For Whom the Bell Tolls" (1943), starring Gary Cooper and Ingrid Bergman; as well as his role as the Old Man in the western "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), starring Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Eli Wallach, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn. He and his family fled Germany when the Nazis came to power in 1933. Guth has guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the police action series "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sci-fi thriller "The Invaders" (19671968), the family comedy "Happy Days" (19741984), and the long-running family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983). Vaughn's first major television role was in the 1963 Gene Roddenbury series, "The Lieutenant." He appeared in nearly 140 movies and television shows during his 20-year career. He has appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly five decades. She appeared in a number of low-budget films, including "Gunn" (1967) and "The Mini-Skirt Mob" (1968) and continued to work in television in the 1960's through 1980, including appearances in episodes of "Batman" (1966), "Lost in Space" (1965), "Star Trek" (1966), "The Wild Wild West" (1965), "Barnaby Jones" (1978), a starring turn in "Brenda Starr, Reporter" (1979), and "Charlie's Angels" (1980). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Trooper Daft in "The Assailants" (episode 149). Osmond wrote the screenplay for the film "The Penitent," which he also directed, starring Raul Julia and Armand Assante. She appeared in more than 160 movies and television shows in a career spanning 35 years. George Wallace, born George Dewey Wallace, was an American stage, film and television actor. Coburn received an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Glen Whitehouse in the film "Affliction" (1997), in addition to nominations from both the Screen Actors Guild and the Independent Spirit Awards. He guest-starred in several other westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. She made her film debut as the young daughter of scientist Marie Curie (portrayed by Greer Garson) in the biographical drama "Madame Curie" (1943), also starring Walter Pidgeon as Pierre Curie. Some of his later work in television included guest spots in "Ben Casey," "Lost in Space," "Night Gallery," "Route 66," "Planet of the Apes," "Cannon," "Little House on the Prairie," "Kung Fu," "CHIPs," "Quincy M.E.," "Fantasy Island," "Twin Peaks," "Amazing Stories." Joan Shawlee, also credited as Joan Fulton, was an American film and television actress. He made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Judge Hopkins in "The Bullet" (episode 163) and Judge Moze in "Which Way Did They Go" (episode 167). He also played several recurring roles, including Det. He also made several guest appearances in "Annie Oakley" (19541956). (episode 167). He made two appearances on THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Judge Zephonias Burton in "Eight Hours to Die" (episode 6) and Matt Wymerman in "Lariat" (episode 67). Tall and powerfully built, he was cast in numerous westerns, but he also guest-starred in other genres, including the crime drama "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., and the classic comedy "The Phil Silvers Show" (19551959), in which he played Elvin Pelvin, spoofing swivel-hipped rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley. He had a few roles in memorable films, including Tasso in the comedy "My Favorite Spy" (1951), starring Bob Hope and Hedy Lamarr; The Doge in the comedy "Casanova's Big Night" (1954), starring Bobe Hope and Joan Fontaine; and Abdul in the crime caper "Gambit" (1966), starring Shirley MacLaine and Michael Caine. Did Peter Graves and James Arness get along? - AnswersAll He guest-starred in the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964) and made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sylvester in "Woman From Hog Ridge" (episode 78). He made uncredited appearances in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11) and "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). The repertoire of voices and accents he cultivated working in radio garnered him many voice assignments throughout his career and eventually, in 1995, induction into the Radio Hall of Fame. Dearing is perhaps most fondly remembered for his portrayal of a motorcycle policeman in the Laurel and Hardy film "Two Tars" (1928), but he also guest-starred in many television shows, including "Thriller" (19601962), the crime drama meets gothic horror series hosted by Boris Karloff, and Rod Serling's sci-fi anthology series, "Twilight Zone" (19591964), as well as the westerns "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "The Gene Autry Show" (19501956) and "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962). He appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 30 years. Marc Lawrence was an American actor who appeared in more than 200 films and television shows in a career spanning more than 70 years. Peter Graves. He graduated from the Pasadena Playhouse, which later honored him with a lifetime achievement award. He went on to host a long-running children's show "The Pick Temple Giant Ranch" (19481961), which was produced for various stations from Baltimore, Washington, D.C. to Philadelphia. Blair also made guest television appearances on "The Bob Cummings Show" (19551959), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Bonanza" (19591973), and she co-starred in "Daniel Boone" (19641970), playing wife Rebecca Boone opposite Fess Parker. Richard made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Fred in "Gun Shy" (episode 153). He also played several recurring roles, including Steve Wilson in the drama "Big Town" (19501956), Lt. Col. Wesley Hayes in the western "Boots and Saddles" (1957), and Ben Andrews in the crime drama "Manhunt" (19591961). Armstrong was best-known as a character actor in television Westerns. He guest-starred in several other prominent westerns, including "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "The Guns of Will Sonnett" (19671969), starring Walter Brennan and Dack Rambo, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Some of her film roles include Rowena Cobb in the biographical action film "The True Story of Jesse James" (1957), starring Robert Wagner; Herodias in the Bible epic "The Greatest Story Ever Told" (1965), starring Max von Sydow; Ruth in the crime drama "Fingers" (1978), starring Harvey Keitel; Alma Pittman in the mystery drama "Affliction" (1997), starring Nick Nolte, Sissy Spacek and James Coburn; President Jocelyn Carr in the romantic drama "Mona Lisa Smile" (2003), starring Julia Roberts; and Barbara in the crime drama "The Visitor" (2007), starring Richard Jenkins. Following his resignation from the United States Military Academy at West Point, he relocated to Portland, Maine, where he made a living as a taxi driver. Among the many television shows in which he appeared, Strange guest-starred in "Annie Oakley" (19541956), "Death Valley Days" (19541958), "The Adventures of Champion" (19551956), "The Cisco Kid" (19551956) and "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551960). He studied journalism at San Mateo Junior College in California and enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War. Raymond Guth is an American film, television and voice actor. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Juan in "Baranca" (episode 82). Breslin was a popular actress during the 1950s and the 1960s, appearing in "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Twilight Zone" (19591964), playing opposite a young William Shatner in the 1960 episode, "Nick of Time." He also had the opportunity to work with THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors in his later hit series "Branded" (19651966). He appeared in more than 140 movies and television shows in a career spanning 30 years. Among the many westerns in which he appeared were "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire, "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure. Some actors stood on crates while shooting Gunsmoke when they were in scenes with Arness. He played Sergeant Flamm, the Chicago policeman, in the mystery adventure film "North by Northwest" (1959), starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason; Police Office Mike Tanner in the Frank Sinatra film "The Detective" (1969); and Bruce's father in the sports drama "Bang the Drum Slowly" (1973), starring Robert DeNiro (as Bruce Pearson), Michael Moriarty and Vincent Gardenia. Russell guest-starred in many popular television shows, including the anthology series "Playhouse 90" (19561960), the action crime drama "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the road series "Route 66" (19601964), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the comedy "Hazel" (19611966), the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the war drama "Combat!" In addition to his many appearances as a stuntman, DeNormand made two appearances as an actor in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a townsman in "The Photographer" (episode 18) and "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). Most of his work in television, however, was in the western genre. Batanides made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Littleboy Sherman in "Old Man Running" (episode 166). Don Megowan was an American television and film actor. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Molly in "The Bullet" (episode 163). He guest-starred in many other popular shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960), "Dragnet" (19511959), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Ironside" (19671975) and"Mannix" (19671975), the sci-fi series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), "The Time Tunnel" (19661967), and "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (19641968), as well as the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the undercover police series "Mod Squad" (19681973), the comedy "M*A*S*H" (19721983) and the ongoing daytime drama "General Hospital" (1963 present). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Charlie Gordo in "Gunfire" (episode 126). In the 1950's until his death in 1961, he worked primarily in film and television. He appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows during his 30-year career. His earliest credited role was playing Jack in the RKO comedy special "Heart Troubles" (1949), which co-starred Wally Brown. Evans also appeared in the iconic crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and the sci-fi classic "Star Trek" (19661969), starring William Shatner. In 1952, she starred in "High Noon," for which she earned a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress. He appeared in "Blood Brothers" (episode 35), "Bloodlines" (episode 42), "Letter of the Law" (episode 50), "A Case of Identity" (episode 57), "Sins of the Father" (episode 70), and "The Prodigal" (episode 71). Despite missing out on the leading role, he did make 12 guest appearances in the long-running western. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he guest-starred in many other popular westerns, making multiple appearances in many of them, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and John McIntire, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon. Steve Pendleton was an American film and television actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 55 years. Thorson made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Marshal Burks in parts one and two of "The Wyoming Story" (episodes 96 and 97). Hagerthy guest-starred in dozens of the most popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "Annie Oakley" (19541956), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "The Texan" (19581960), "Bonanza" (19591973), and "Rawhide" (19591966), "The High Chapparal" (19671971), and many other shows. Natividad Vacio, born Jose Natividad Dominguez Vacio, was an American character actor of film and television, in addition to being a musician and a teacher. He made multiple appearances in "The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show" (19501958), and also guest-starred in the family comedy "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" (19521966) and the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), among many other shows. He had a few credited roles appearing with more well-known actors, including Police Lt. Porter in the crime drama The Cry Baby Killer" (1958), starring Jack Nicholson; the doctor in the western "More Dead Than Alive" (1969), starring Clint Walker, Vincent Price and Anne Francis; and Gen. Winthrop in the sci-fi action film "Escape from the Planet of the Apes" (1971), starring Roddy McDowall and Kim Hunter.

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