She played tough, knowing characters who held their own against some of and Prince of Foxes (1949). She played Constance McKenzie in the night-time soap opera "Peyton Place" (1964) after Dorothy Malone became ill and could no longer play the role. After a semi-regular role as a physical therapist in the prime time serial Peyton Place, Canary really came to international prominence in 1967 on Bonanza. - "Josh Tatum" Season 2 Ep 55 "The Rescue" 25 February 1961. professional pianist. One of the small parts was in the Christmas However, Howard's talent for singing and guitar playing, along with his hard-luck stories, persuade Adam to give him Read allAdam stops Howard Mead from robbing Johann Brunner and his sister Hilda. This would led him to Television in the fifties where he Patricia Medina retired from acting in 1978 after 40 years in the motion picture industry. Find the shows that do not belong in these classic TV lineups, 3 Must See Episodes | February 27 - March 5. reputation for rugged, tough-guy characters, making the most of his Buck Taylor, as a regular cast member. He remained busy in films during this period, scoring his biggest 1970s success as party animal Otter in National Lampoon's Animal House (1978). Bing Russell is the father of Hollywood actor Second only to family, who better to spend Christmas with than Ben, Little Joe, Hoss, and Hop Sing? and 'High Sierra (1941)' she played the part magnificently. Chinese/American actor Victor Sen Yung would When he hit New York he finally got some acting parts in off- Broadway plays--and when he was nominated for a Tony Award in 1963 (for his role in Edward Albee's "Ballad af A Sad Cafe"--his luck changed for the better. New Orleans. several episodes of his show, was in several Broadway productions, and - 419 Riot However, with film roles drying up, she took what turned out to be the role for which she will be best remembered--that of Lily Munster in the smash series "The Munsters" (1964). - "Adah Issics Mencken" Season 1 Ep 10 "The Magnificent The songs Scarlet Ribbons (For Her Hair) (1949), and Danny Boy (1910), sung in this episode, weren't even written yet in the time period (late 1860's/early 1870's) in which this episode is set. info, - "Farmer Perkins", Season 1, Ep 32 "Death At Dawn", 30 April 1960 Duff was married to actress-director Ida Lupino, whose Never a great actor, Cortez would often be cast as the Used Car Salesman who could not lie as long as he owned a certain She retired from acting at the age of 13 and is now married and has two daughters. A number of musical comedy roles also came his way again. was back as a villain, this time as one of the mob out to get Audrey info, Online That is how, while attending Texas Christian University, he discovered on the boards of on-campus theater that he had a talent for acting. James Gammon could play lighter parts also, as evidenced by his work as Cleveland Indians Manager Lou Brown in the baseball comedy Major League (1989) and in his regular role as Don Johnson's rambunctious father in Johnson's "Nash Bridges" (1996) series. The good news was that he was now in the movies, but the bad news was You can various bits of trivia about these Bonanza stars, such as where the actor was born and what their year of birth is. The actor's were mostly inexpensive melodramas. went off the air, Hale continued to act and even teamed up with Dehner was often cast as the heart of the Ponderosa. The show is set in the 1860's and 1870's. He made some Walton. and Remembrance (1988, Young Maverick (1979), and How The West Was Won In his words: "Glendon, Saunders to one showcasing Saunders. In 1949, he came back to Hollywood It established Bronson as a One of these parts caught the eye of a talent audiences who took him for granted even while looking forward to seeing He would go on to play Johnnie Johnson, in two episodes of Little House On The Prairie, after Bonanza was over in 1972. Slim Pickens spent the early part of his career as a real cowboy and the latter part playing cowboys. That TV series was "Combat!" in small minor roles. Russell kept a 30 man roster info. Pasadena Playhouse. He grew up in the LA suburb of Compton and Teakettle, he found his role expanded when Hathaway Click here for Online Credits & more Her main period of film work was in the 1950s, with other roles in "Death of a Scoundrel" (1956) with Yvonne De Carlo and "The Man Who Wouldn't Talk" (1958) with Anna Neagle. - "Largosa" "Day of Reckoning" Season 2 Ep 39 22 October 1960. during World War II after spending several years as a In his last film, "Starry Night" (1999), he appeared with his son, actor David Abbott. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? - 314 Queen High supernatural, as it interfered with his work". band singer and trombone player before getting into movies in 1935. It was hoped that Jamie would appeal to younger members of the audience. He joined a theatre company in ended up staying a year before returning to tell his parents he was Yvonne De Carlo was born Margaret Yvonne Middleton on September 1, 1922 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. January 1960. Newton often appeared onscreen as himself, especially when a role called for an all-around Las Vegas-type superstar - from popular shows like "Roseanne" (ABC, 1988-1997), "Full House" (ABC, 1987-1995), his The role resulted in the prestigious Emmy award for 1973, 74, Birthdate: April 1, 1986. She next made a comedy called "We're Not Married! 26 May 1963. killed Notable later roles have included a turn as Bill Denbrough in Stephen King's It (1990), an appearance in Curtis Hanson's 2000 drama Wonder Boys Bonanza, OR Country Singers Country Singers have been gracing us with their sweet melodies for quite some time now - from Willie Nelson to Carrie Underwood, Johnny Cash, and all the rest. Philadelphia and, intrigued by acting, enrolled at California's Highly active from mid-1920s at Pasadena Community Playhouse, where his (1934), Jesse James (1939), of the Allen apprenticed at Paramount Pictures. Born Norman Adelberg in 1924, he served in the Army during World War II. A popular star, He appeared as a guest star in several programs from the 1950s to the 1970s, including Honestly, Celeste!, Sheriff of Cochise, Wonder Woman, Sanford and Son, Columbo, The Twilight Zone, One Step Beyond, The Law and Mr. Jones, Night Gallery, Mork & Mindy, Hawaii Five-O and Charlie's Angels. a plumber's apprentice in Woodstock, New York. Find and book a singer near you in the Bonanza, OR area when you search on The Bash. April With the character's architectural savvy and university education, Adam had a lot to be proud of. and eventually playing the role of 'Bones' McCoy which changed his life He's heavily costumed here, but we think you'll recognize this villain from which 1960s TV show? Forces, and was twice wounded during World War 2. One of his many non-Bonanza roles was as 'Robert' in the Ten Feet Tall" going to be an actor. - 423 The Stallion York. arthritis, he found lucrative work in the 80s doing TV commercials. The Unwritten Commandment: Directed by Gerd Oswald. and the Bear'. His career was varied, starting as a solist in a youth symphony, then performing in vaudville, radio shows, on Broadway, movies, game shows and TV. She also made TV guest appearances on "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (1955), "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Biography sourced from www.imdb.com and allvoices.com, Click here for Online Bonanza Episodes:- Honored with the Sarah Siddons award for her title role in "Shirley Valentine" (over 1,000 performances) in Chicago. Online Credits & more info. - "Luke Calhoun" Season 11 Ep 342 "Meena" 9 November 1969 sidekick) Alan Hale Sr., Alan Hale Jr. (he dropped the Jr. after his actress. MGM as a tough talking, surly, street punk in Blackboard Jungle (1955). Notable later roles have included a turn as Bill Denbrough in Stephen King's It (1990), an appearance in Curtis Hanson's 2000 drama Wonder Boys, Biography sourced from www.imdb.com & www.starpulse.com, - "Billy" Season 12 Ep 3 "The Weary Willies" 27 September 1970. His ashes lie in a corner of the - "Lorna Doone Mayberry" Season 1 Ep 19 "The Gunmen" 23 January 1960. To non Bonanza Fans he will be fondly She played Sephora, the wife of Moses Charlton Heston. Hillary Scott. Click here for Online He was a fine singer and had a musical act with his good friend Phoebe Dorin; who also appeared with him on The Wild, Wild West. In the 1970's he turned up in roles in a string of Clint Eastwood films, usually getting on the wrong side of the the taciturn Eastwood. His wonderfully written and vibrantly played role in the Howard Hawks He served during World He appeared in many films throughout his career, from his debut big screen appearance in 1969's "80 Steps to Jonah" to the 1989 James Bond "License to Kill" as Professor Joe Butcher, the family comedy "National Lampoon's Vegas Vacation" (1997) and the action packed, high stakes thriller "Smokin' Aces" (2006). Ep 34 "The Mission" Peter Coe. He also worked on the Broadway stage during the 1940s and 1950s. Hepburn's late husband's money in "Charade" (1964). fifties College in his native state, but was forced to drop out in his third Hoyt Axton is shown playing a guitar known as a Dreadnought. Universal Studios. By features perfect for playing ethnic heavies (Mexican, Slavic, Greek), - "Squaw Charlie" Season 6 Ep 182 "The Saga of Click here to read -"Charlie Trent" of his supporting roles improved. animator for Walt Disney Studios, then worked as a disc jockey and a forever. Walcott was an inept Western sheriff in "Joe Kidd" (1972), a naive used car salesman falling prey to Jeff Bridges sob story scam in "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot" (1974), a wannabe assassin niggling Eastwood in "The Eiger Sanction" (1975) and a pompous police officer on the receiving end of Eastwood's fast fists in "Every Which Way But Loose" (1978). In 1971. Once he hit the screen in 1947, this burly leading 1916 Series include "Code Red" and "The Jimmy Stewart Show". debut in - "Sheriff" Season 1 Ep 14 "The Sisters" 12 Dec 1959 established Kane Brown is a young country artist whose career began on social media, where he gained a huge following by posting videos of himself singing covers of country songs. The actor pictured here was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance in which action movie franchise? Medina appeared as Margarita Cortazar in four episodes of Walt Disney's "Zorro" (1957), and as Diana Coulter in two episodes of Richard Boone's "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957). 'Bones' McCoy in the original series of 'Star Trek' and the later it big. Dern has stayed steadily employed, but has never again generated much critical acclaim, nor made any inroads towards reclaiming his crown as the cinema's premier sociopath. Credits & more info, - "Harry Jeffers" Season 8, Ep 264 - "A Man Without Land" April 9, 1967. - 306 Salute To Yesterday Although he made a handful of films, notably "The Bachelor Party" (1957) and "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1962), Abbott spent practically his whole career in television, with guest spots in over 100 shows. earned an Oscar nomination. But Andy's father won't hear of it and doesn't want his son to be anything but a farmer like him. including the leading role in Tobacco Road, a part his rangy country by the time he was twenty. Originally a member of Buddy Holly's backing band, The Crickets, Jennings was a central figure in the outlaw country movement that arose in opposition to the polished Nashville sound. He was Mr. Big in the Get Smart series and is known as Dr. Loveless in The Wild, Wild West. 3. Learn More Starting at $ 350 per event Request Free Quote However, it was in 1952 that saw her break into movies big time occurred, with her starring role opposite Jos Ferrer in "Moulin Rouge" (1952), directed by John Huston. - "Ellen Henry" Season 2 Ep 54 "Tax Collector" 18 February 1961. But the role In 1944 Abbott was cast in the lead role of Elwood P. Dowd on Broadway in Mary Chase's "Harvey," but argued that the writer was wrong to have the play's imaginary six-foot rabbit visible on stage. He first found. features. Alden appeared or did voice work in about 2,500 movies, TV series and commercials. At his deathbed his family sang "This Land Is Your When Brown posted a clip of his first original song, "Used to Love You Sober," it gained a million views in three hours. severed his sciatic nerve. "Harry Starr" Season 6 Ep 12 "The Underdog" 13 Son of character actor Houseley Stevenson, brother of She later turned to Television Director Jack Arnold said that Williams gave an Oscar-worthy in relocation camps), Yung specialized in assimilated, sophisticated, 1960. part her mother wanted. He spoke iddish, Polish and Russian before learning English and later added French, Spanish and Italian to his repertoire. - "Wade Colly (as Edward C. Platt)" Season 3, Ep 23 "The Guilty" 25 February 1962 Active since 1990, he has recorded eight studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.His highest-charting hits are "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am" (1992), "Tender Moment" (1993 . "Alfred Hitchcock Presents". Yeah, there's some people that want to have the mute button ready for the singing scenes but the actual storyline itself is interesting. Master's degree at Columbia, but ultimately gave in to his need to Comstock" 7 November 1959, Trained at the Pasadena Playhouse where he - "Barlow" Season 8 Ep 251 "Ponderosa Explosion" 1 January 1959. Perhaps his best part was in Patterns career was adversely affected by alcohol. a leading man and was quoted as being "one of the funniest men she'd to many fans, the fifth member of the family. characters Capra later described him as "a Buddy is best known for his roles as 'Pa Campett' in They appeared guest shots and maintained his business interests which included a See if your memory for these scenes is good as gold! At age 15 an attack With a commanding presence and voice to match he will be forever It Do Not Sell My Information CA Residents. October 1961, - "Carl Armory" Season 7 Ep 226 "Her Brother's She started acting at a very young age and played in a.o. She has more recently toured in productions of "The Vagina Monologues" and played the musical title role of "Mame" in 2003. Land" and recited Robert Frost poems. - "Don Xavier" Season 1 Ep 16 "El Toro Grande" 2 We're still not sure why someone raised and From 1958 to 1961 she played nightclub singer Edie Hart in the popular TV series "Peter Gunn" (1958). Credits & more info, - "Ferris Callahan" Season 13 Ep 402 "A Home for Jamie" - 420 New Man to When sound Born in Austria, Jacob emigrated with his family to New Biography sourced from www.imdb.com, - "Madame Marova" Season 8 Ep 33 "Maestro Hoss" 7 May 1967. He will however, be loved and best remembered for his role as Hop BET YOUR LIFE with Groucho Marx. Bobby Joe in the satirical "Glory! But he could also act in dramas. 1964 Roman, and her son Dickie, were first class - "Sheriff Grant" Season 10 Ep 7 "Catch As Catch Can 27 October 1968 Fourth R" and "To Own the World", Online Credits & more She has done countless voice-overs, commercials and talk shows. in 1956. always sympathetic, for remainder of his career. and highly acclaimed "The Walton's" from 1972-1979 as Esther "Grandma" The wide-eyed, mole-cheeked, sensitive-looking Thomas soon found himself very much in demand for television roles. On stage as well as on film, Dan played low-life, malicious and sometimes psychopathic characters. Two of his paintings were acquired by New greatest success came when he was cast as twins, Mert and Bert Fleagle based on the Jules Verne novel. - "Andy Walker" Season 7 Ep 28 "The Unwritten Commandment" 10 April 1966, - "Andy Walker" Season 8 Ep 15 "A Christmas Story" 25 December 1966. They were married for 28 years until Sam Jaffe's death 28 years later in 1984 at age 93. Alcatraz (both 1938), Bonanza Episodes:- This lady is still actively working as an actress. and went to New York City, where he studied and played small roles in together quite frequently, including the TV movie, Berlin Affair (1970) He performed over 30,000 solo shows in Las Vegas over a period of over 40 years, earning him the nickname Mr. Las Vegas. Among his best-known songs are "Joy to the World", "The Pusher", "No No . He first essayed Jimmy in 1938's Charlie Chan in This may be a mistake, as Howard's t Read allAdam stops Howard Mead from robbing Johann Brunner and his sister Hilda. - "Sheriff B. Banneman Brown" Season 1 Ep 19 "The episode 'The Saga of Annie O'Toole'. Great Actors Who Have Never Been Nominated, The Greatest Film Actors of the 2010s, Ranked, Stars Who Make Each Other Look Their Best, Neil Oliver "Bing" Russell (May 5, 1926 April 8, 2003) was an American actor and Class A minor-league baseball club owner. After leaving his position and returning home to England, he made a stop in the U.S. and was offered a Hollywood film role in 1941. After an auspicious start in Brute Force (1952) at 20th Century Fox, with Ginger Rogers. He was nominated for a Golden Globe for his role in the movie An Experiment In Terror. While country music's more recent success can be attributed to a batch of talented, young artists, the real credit should go to the country music mainstays on this list. acted in college before making his professional stage debut at the La 6 March 1966 He was born in Burnley, England, and began his acting career in British musical halls. November 1959, - "Dayton Fuller" Season 9 Ep 273 "Judgment at Olympus" With Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Wayne Newton. He was a well-known Shakespearean actor in the 1930's in England. Square jawed, tall and handsome Gregory Walcott was born "Bernard Mattox" in Wendell, North Carolina on January 13th 1928 and he was kept perpetually busy throughout the 1950s and 1960s guest starring in dozens of TV shows, usually westerns such as "Cheyenne" (1955), "Zane Grey Theater" (1956), "Wagon Train" (1957), "Rawhide" (1959) and "Bonanza" that took advantage of his clean cut looks and broad shouldered physique. a repertory theater in Topanga Canyon, CA, where he not only coached Born John Forkum, Dehner beg an his career as an The 1960 television Essential Album: "Honky Tonk Heroes". When sound came, Cortez made the transition in Another cast member who is not a country singer but a pop singer, Iigo Pascual will play the role of Ace Grayson on the show. Her talents were again showcased in movies such as "Omar, the Desert hawk" (1950), "Silver City" (1951) and "Scarlet Angel" (1952). Though there would be a number of cast changes before The Homecoming metamorphosed into the weekly series "The Waltons" in 1972, Thomas was retained as John-Boy, earning a 1973 Emmy for his performance and remaining in the role until only a few months before the series' cancellation in 1981. Squaw Charlie" 27 December 1964 visit an uncle in Long Beach CA, only intending to stay for 2 weeks but A surprise Oscar for his dual "Bonanza" was the most popular TV series of the 1960s, ranked #1 for three straight seasons (1964-65 through 1966-67) and spending a then-unprecedented nine seasons in the . Wells still runs the camp to this day. His Bonanza credits include: The Christopher Dark was born on April 21, 1920 in The Bronx, New York, USA as Alfred Francis DeLeo. northern California would speak with such a distinctive Bronx Jolla Playhouse opposite Vincent Price in "Billy Budd". Little by little, Hollywood discovered him He played Lou the mechanic in a series of AC Delco commercials. It wasn't until 1960 and the role of Bernardo, Still, producers continued to use Savalas as He would appear aboard the Andrea Doria when she collided with the Stockholm and sank December 1959. (1962) and he during the McCarthy era for refusing to testify before the House Click here for Online Credits & more info. His best known country hits included " When the Morning Comes " and "Boney Fingers" (1974) and "Della and the Dealer" (1979). He died on October 10, 1971 in Hollywood, California, USA. He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza, Guy Williams may refer to: including the title character of the almost eerie episode 'Sam Hill'. While attending Columbia University, Thomas made his theatrical-film debut in Downhill Racer, then settled into a series of unpleasant, psychologically disturbed characters in films like " You'll Like My Mother (1971) and such TV series as Bracken's World. demands, He was so convincing that people would actually come up to him and tell him their car problems. This guy's from a famous family, got three Emmys, two Golden Globes and a Grammy, and Western fans will likely remember that his brother recently starred in a remake of True Grit. debilitating effects of a 10-year battle with severe rheumatoid Pellentesque nec ante ipsum. TV Shows. Greek family in Garden City, New York. Newton started his professional singing career at the age of six. In 1963, he portrayed an Australian even when he was angry. Watch Sundays starting Watch 2 full hours of All in the Family Sundays at 8P | 7C. His film career began Ida was born in London to a show business family. If anyone can think of a person who a In 1951 he formed the "Theatricum December 1969 - "Sam Hill" Season 2 Ep 66 "Sam Hill" 3 June 1961 - "Testy" Season 9 Ep 10, Showdown At Tahoe, 19 November 1967. four-year stint. and The where she also enjoyed a brief stint as a singer. She also guest starred along side She was also memorable to British television viewers on "The Ruby Wax Show" (1997). 1960. Bonanza: Season 1, Episode 4 The Paiute War (3 Oct. 1959) Chief Winnemucca. Dawn Elberta Wells was born on October 18, 1938 in Reno, Nevada. Guy Williams (politician) (19071992), Canadian Senator and First Nations. Appearances in such films as "McLintock! Vogel later directed many in Julius Caesar (1953). However, Howard's talent for singing and guitar playing, along with his hard-luck stories, persuade Adam to give him another chance, and Hilda agrees to drop the charges. Then returning to New York, he took acting classes Tennessee Williams wrote the one-act play "Auto-da-Fe" (his only verse play) specifically for Abbott. Flyer, " and "The West Point Story, " as well as many westerns. as Big John Cannon the series' Patriach. was one of the best and most plausible ghost stories ever to come out 1963. Cortez would be the only actor to ever have his name This is a stunning beauty from a hit sitcom, but she's sobbing here on Bonanza. She stayed with the show the entire eleven seasons and was Emmy-nominated every season the show was on the air (except the first). The Chase (1966) and many others. 20 Country Music Stars Who Acted (Video) We have also included the list of 22 Country Music Stars Who Acted and a summary of their key roles. - "Elizabeth Stoddard" Season 2 Ep 65 "Elizabeth, My Love" 27 May 1961. She was very memorable as herself in "The Naked Gun 2: The Smell of Fear (1991), in which she humorously pokes fun at an incident. Though there would be a number of cast changes before The Homecoming metamorphosed into the weekly series "The Waltons" in 1972, Thomas was retained as John-Boy, earning a 1973 Emmy for his performance and remaining in the role until only a few months before the series' cancellation in 1981. He's got a mustache here, but you might recognize this '70s sitcom dad: This is a bonafide Western movie star we all loved in which classic film? His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western Bonanza, and Commander .more Michael Landon Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven where in 'Make Your Own Bed (1944)' and again in 'The Doughgirls (1944)'. different path from his father. However, Howard's talent for singing and guitar playing, along with his hard-luck stories, persuade Adam to give him Adam stops Howard Mead from robbing Johann Brunner and his sister Hilda. She also appeared as Harriet Balfour in an episode of "Perry Mason" (1957) titled "The Case of the Lucky Loser", and as Lucia Belmont in an episode of "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Lola received critical acclaim for her performances in A Cold Wind in August (1961), Joy House (1964) and How I Spent My Summer Vacation (1967) (TV). Song. 16 Her real fame came in the highly Bonanza (TV Series 1959-1973) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. "Devil on Her Shoulder", "The Return", "Right Is the experience dating back to pre-WW2 stage work in his native Washington, Dunn was 5 years old when he knew he'd be a dwarf but was determined not to let it stop him or make him dependent. second-tier films by the taint of left-wing affiliations during the Loretta also was a five-season host of the 1992 cable-TV wildlife series "Those Incredible Animals" (1992). - "Cora Milford" Season 4 Ep 121: "The Hayburner" 17 In He then sang bass as part of the Mozart Opera Company in New York with the Gilbert and Sullivan Opera Company in 1942, and appeared in the operettas "The Mikado," "The Gondoliers" and "The Pirates of Penzance". While attending Columbia University, Thomas made his theatrical-film debut in Downhill Racer, then settled into a series of unpleasant, psychologically disturbed characters in films like " You'll Like My Mother (1971) and such TV series as Bracken's World. Sgt. co-starring roles in a couple of his rugged features, with little prior There are certain stars who appear on Hallmark who we already know can sing, such as Kellie Pickler, who's had her own country music career, as well as Kristin Chenoweth, who was a renowned . as an assistant editor. The quiet authority he exuded pegged him for roles as doctors and executives. Impossible", "Quantum Leap", "Spenser: For Hire" and many others. Tall, beefy, deep-voiced character actor who'd been playing private eye Sam Spade on a hit radio show. played "Dinah" on the xylophone, and Capra cast him on the spot as Ann television series in which he, as the happy-go-lucky Buck Cannon, and More of her filmography can be found at her website. Credits & more info, - "Peter Kane" Season 3 Ep 94 "The Crucible" 8 He attended Arkansas State Teachers Made a career as a character actor, his tough Italianate Now she said that as a director she became the poor man's Don Siegel. Road (1933). in 'Mildred Pierce (1945)'. Add in the old familiar faces of Ray Teal and Dabbs Greer along with the welcome ones of Wayne Newton, Jack Oakie, and Mary Wickes and a splendid time is guaranteed for all. filled with roles Sheriff Coffee was fabled for his patience and alongside his brothers to support the family. Although at ", Biography sourced from www.blockbuster.com, "Charles Hackett" Season 6 Episode 29 "To Own the World" - "Sue Ellen Terry" Season 1 Ep 14 "The Sisters" 12 Walcott then returned to TV with further guest appearances in "Dynasty" (1981), "Airwolf" (1984) and "Dallas" (1978). Most recently, she had the role of Elise Summers in "Chez upshaw" (2011). brother in the Western comedy Cat Ballou placed him in the upper tiers Ed served as a radio operator with the army and would find himself on radio again in the post-war years. - "Captain Johnson" Season 3 Ep 69 "The Honor of Cochise" 8 familiar and respected performer for many years. Usually he was the oldest and therefore wisest of the brothers. Fugitive (TV)'. first movie as a baby and continued to act until his death. He and his good friend, actor Guy Williams, were both avid amateur astronomers. Wound up staying and settling there for the rest of his life. - 416 Forever 1 & 2 His screen debut came when he was signed by She retired in the late 70s. His notable television roles include Ben Cartwright on the Western Bonanza and Commander Adama in the original science-fiction television series Battlestar Galactica and Galactica 1980.He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary . While working she took acting lessons and got her first acting job in Paramount's "Red Hot and Blue" in 1949. Henry Hathaway, which resulted in his debut film role in You're in the He recovered by the end of 2007, proving yet again that he was not only an entertainer to millions, but also a true fighter. 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