Playing to type, Thordsen was frequently cast as lawmen. Fred Sherman, born Clarence E. Kolegraff, was an American film and television actor. Lauter guest-starred in many popular shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the Lloyd Bridges adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the comedy series "Gilligan's Island" (19641967), the suburban sci-fi comedy "My Favorite Martian" (19631966), the family comedy "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" (19521966), the campy superhero series "Batman" (19661968), the action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), and the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), as well as the crime dramas "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964) and "Adam-12" (19681975). He is best-remembered for hosting "The Skipper Ryle Show," a very popular children's show. She guest-starred in numerous television series in the 1950s and early 60s, retiring from acting in 1962. Richard Kiel, born Richard Dawson Kiel, is an American character actor of television and film, as well as an author. Ralph Moody was an American actor who appeared in over 50 movies and 100 television shows. He also guest-starred in many other popular series of the 1960s, including "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and "Twilight Zone" (19591964). He also appeared in the film-noir "Suddenly" (1954), starring Frank Sinatra, in which he played the role of Peter Benson III, or "Pidge." He had many notable film roles, including Alexandre Dumas, Sr. in the mystery drama "Black Magic" (1949), starring Orson Welles; Packett in the crime drama "Gun Crazy" (1950), starring Peggy Cummins and John Dall; Hugo Baumer in the crime drama "Seven Thieves" (1960), starring Edward G. Robinson and Rod Steiger; and Petrosian in the sci-fi horror "Demon Seed" (1977), starring Julie Christie. Mendoza in the Disney adventure series "Zorro" (19571959). He provided stunt work for several films, including the war drama "The Desert Rats" (1953), starring Richard Burton, James Mason and Robert Newton; the sci-fi adventure film "Planet of the Apes" (1962), starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter and Maurice Evans; and the sci-fi drama "Soylent Green" (1973), starring Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe and Leigh Taylor-Young. For much of his career, he worked for B-tier companies, including Monogram and PRC. He came to Hollywood in 1930 with the ensemble and began landing small parts in "B" Westerns. He served in the United States military during the Korean War. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Laramie" (19591963), "The Guns of Will Sonnett" (19671969), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19621971), and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Close made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Noah Fergus in "The Queue" (episode 110). Among the TV shows in which he guest-starred, were the variety shows "The Red Skeleton Hour" (19511971) and "The Joey Bishop Show" (19611965), as well the adventure series "Cowboy in Africa" (19671968), starring Chuck Connors. True Theater" (19531962). (1969), starring Elvis Presley; an uncredited role in the film adaptation of Michael Crichton's "The Andromeda Strain" (1971), starring Arthur, James Olson and Kate Reid; and Lt. Gen. Walton H. Walker in the biographical drama "MacArthur" (1977), starring Gregory Peck. Married to Miro Brunetti, a foreign correspondent in Hollywood, she co-founded the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He was known for his distinctive resonant voice, which suited the sophisticated roles he played. She was a versatile actress, guest-starring in crime dramas, including "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr; "M Squad" (19571960), starring Lee Marvin; and "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr.; as well as the long-running daytime drama "General Hospital" (beg. Lee Van Cleef was an American actor born in Somerville, New Jersey. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mary Woodson in "Lonesome Bride" (episode 108). Quillan's early film credits include "Big Money" (1930), "Girl Crazy" (1932), "Mutiny on the Bounty" (1935), "Young Mr. Lincoln" (1939) and "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940). He began his career in radio at the age of fifteen. He also worked on several hit dramatic series, including the medical drama "Trapper John M.D." Maynor guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s through the 60s, including the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sitcom "McHale's Navy" (19621966) and Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964). Neise appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Roger Quenton in "Smoke Screen" (episode 68). Arthur Batanides, born Joseph George Batanides, was an American actor who worked primarily in television. Baxter made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sid Fallon in "The Boarding House" (episode 22). True Theater" (19531962), "Twilight Zone" (19591954) and "Dennis the Menace" (19591963). He was a guest star in various popular series of the 1950s and 60s, including "Dragnet" (19511959), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Barnaby Jones" (19731980). Vaughn came to public attention with his Oscar-nominated role in "The Young Philadelphians," in 1959. Murvyn Vye, born Marvin Wesley Vye, Jr., was an American stage, film and television actor who appeared in 100 movies and television shows during his 20-year career. Lockhart then appeared as Dr. Janet Craig on the final two seasons of the CBS sitcom Petticoat Junction (19681970); her character was brought in to fill the void created after Bea Benaderet died during the run of the show. (19641968). He appeared in more than 250 movies and television shows in a career spanning nearly 35 years. In addition to his philanthropy, Lindsey served as the head coach of winter games for the Minneapolis, Minnesota Special Olymics National Competition. Dierkes returned to his Treasury Department job, but John Huston coaxed him back to Hollywood to appear in his film, "The Red Badge of Courage" (1951). He had met actor/writer/producer/director Michael Landon on the set of "Bonanza" (1959), and remembering him when casting his successful "Little House" franchise, Landon gave Swenson a recurring role, which the veteran actor played until his death in 1978. Vincent guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the road series "Route 66" (19601964), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967), the police drama "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977) and the western action adventure "Kung Fu" (19721975). Bishop made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing Dave Stafford in "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). In a brief career spanning just two decades, he appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows. He had roles in several memorable films, including Spencer in the drama "Brute Force" (1947), starring Burt Lancaster and Hume Cronyn; Decius Caesar in the historical drama "Julius Caesar" (1953), starring Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason and John Gielgud; Caius in Stanley Kubrick's film adaptation of "Spartacus" (1960), starring Kirk Douglas, Laurence Olivier and Jean Simmons; and the space commander in the romantic comedy "Desperately Seeking Susan" (1985), starring Rosanna Arquette, Aidan Quinn and Madonna. Marlo also had many screen credits in film and television. He also appeared in the Elvis Presley vehicle "King Creole" (1958) and a small number of other less memorable films. Among his career highlights, Robinson was the voice of Perry Mason (1943) during radio's Golden Age; he portrayed Benjamin Frank Mahoney in the biographical drama "The Spirit of St. Louis" (1957), starring James Stewart and Murray Hamilton; and he appeared in "To Serve Man" (1962), one of the most popular episodes in the iconic Rod Serling anthology "The Twilight Zone.". Elyse Gordon was an American actress whose filmography is a single guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, in which she played a schoolgirl in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11). He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career of just two decades. An attractive young woman who figured as a love interest for Lucas McCain, her character was introduced in "Miss Milly" (episode 84). He guest-starred in Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and the road series "Route 66" (19601964). They sometimes worked together. He served in the Air Force and initially tried to break into show business in New York. He garnered more significant roles in B-movies, including Ben Fish in the drama "The Women of Picairn Island" (1956) and Clay Lanier in the crime drama "Louisiana Hussy" (1959). Several of her early roles were uncredited. He also guest-starred in "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck. He directed various westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Thor guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the crime drama "M Squad" (19571960), the nautical action adventure "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the family comedies "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963) and "My Three Sons" (19601972), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sitcom "Gilligan's Island" (19641965), the espionage thrillers "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." He played Davy Crockett in the historical western "The Last Command" (1955) and co-starred with Marjorie Main ("Ma" Kettle), playing Sedgewick "Pa" Kettle in "The Kettles of the Ozarks" (1955). He had a minor part in the comedy film "Sweet Charity" (1969), starring Shirley MacLaine, and he guest-starred in several popular television shows, including the family comedies "Mister Ed" (19581966) and "The Donna Reed Show" (19581966), the family drama "Lassie" (19541975) and the sci-fi cult classic "Star Trek" (19661969). [1] Her grandfather was John Coates Lockhart, "a concert-singer". He appeared in more than 40 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Judy Garland & Lucille Bremer try to sabotage June Lockhart's dance-card. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 30 years. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he also appeared in the western series "Gunsmoke" (19551975), again playing the part of the stagecoach driver. (19641968) and "Kolchak: The Night Stalker" (19741975). Wilke guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the superhero series "Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the family comedy "My Three Sons" (19601972), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969) and the western action adventure "Kung Fu" (19721975). Bartlett "Bart" Robinson was an American radio, stage, film and television actor. He portrayed Maddow in the western "Hang 'Em High" (1968), starring Clint Eastwood, and had a minor part in the war drama "Run Silent Run Deep" (1958), starring Clark Gable and Burt Lancaster. Among the memorable films in which he appeared, Martin/Mazzola played the role of the son of Rameses in Cecile B. DeMille's Bible epic "The Ten Commandments" (1956), starring an ensemble cast led by Charlton Heston, Yul Brynner, Ann Baxter and Edward G. Robinson; and he portrayed Edward V in the historical horror drama "Tower of London" (1962), starring Vincent Price and Michael Pate. He appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Rudley also had several recurring roles, including Sam Brennan in the western "The Californians" (19571959) and Howard Baker in the daytime drama "Dallas" (19781991). He appeared in more than 20 movies and television shows during his brief career. Martin guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the Disney adventure series "Zorro" (19571959), the police detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the action crime drama "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the private eye series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the nautical adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974) and the police drama "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977). Ellenstein made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Bart Jamieson in "The Photographer" (episode 18). Charney may be best-remembered for his recurring role as Terry Richmond in "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963). He maintained lifelong interests in politics and literary pursuits, completing a thesis on Hollywood blacklisting during the McCarthy "Red Scare" era, which was published in 1972 as "Only Victims: A Study of Show Business Blacklisting." In 1958, he got his wish, debuting on American television in THE RIFLEMAN. Michael Pate, born Edward John Pate, was an Australian character actor of radio, film and television, as well as an accomplished writer, director and producer. She also guest-starred in the western series "Death Valley Days" (19521975), starring Barbara Stanwyck and Richard Long, and "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen. He also had a recurring role as Alexander Hayes in the Bruce Willis-Cybill Shepherd comedy "Moonlighting" (19851989). He garnered more than 20 acting credits in a career spanning roughly 30 years. She portrayed the leading lady Catherine Bennett in the noir film "Black Angel" (1946), also starring Dan Duryea, Peter Lorre and Broderick Crawford; as well as a minor part in another noir film "In a Lonely Place" (1950), starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. Film Godina Film Uloga . Williams appeared in six episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, one of six actors to portray the regular character, Doc Burrage. In a career spanning nearly 50 years he appeared in more than 260 movies and television shows. Dix guest-starred in one episode of the crime drama "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (19571960), starring David Janssen, and he made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Davy Clay in "The Raid" (episode 37). (1949), an exploitation film about the vices of marijuana. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Brud Evans in "The Spoiler" (episode 61). He performed in nearly 150 different movies, plays and television shows in a career spanning more than three decades. Over the next ten years, Hopper appeared frequently on television in guest roles, and by the end of the 1960's had played supporting roles in several films. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Corsia also made appearances on "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "Tales of the Texas Rangers" (19551959) and "Lawman" (19581962). Cornthwaite guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Major Damler in "The Deserter" (episode 65). He began acting during the silent era, appearing in more than 330 movies and television shows during his 40-year career. Upon arriving in Hollywood, she appeared in a string of B-movies including the noir film "Nightmare Alley" (1947), starring Tyrone Power and Joan Blondell, "The Red Menace" (1949), co-starring Robert Rockwell and Hannelore Axman, and "Undercover Girl" (1950), starring Alexis Smith and Scott Brady. He did not embark upon a full-fledged acting career until 1950; however, as a portly character actor, Watts was usually cast in supporting roles, frequently portraying glad-handing politicians, voluble businessmen and salesmen, wily bankers, and alternately avuncular or distrustful family elders. He was also the subject of a novel by Jonathan Held, "The Beautiful and the Profane," published in 2003, two years before his death. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Martin Harlow in "Eight Hours to Die" (episode 6). He also played a few recurring roles, including Andy Sherman in the western "Laramie" (19591963) and Detective Phil Burns in the crime drama "Manhunt" (19591961). After a rough start with a string of unsuccessful east coast stints, Hackett went on to become so successful that he could be the headliner at any major nightclub in the US. Joe Friday, "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (19571960), starring David Janssen as a suave private eye, and "Thriller" (19601962), hosted by Boris Karloff, as well as "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (19541990), hosted by Walt Disney, and the long-running family comedy "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" (19521966). Tall and heavy-set, Baylor was dubbed "the Last of the Bigtime Bad Guys" and was frequently cast in tough guy roles. Lost in Space stars June Lockhart and Guy Williams speak about their experience on the groundbreaking sci-fi series. Cook also appeared in the noir film "Panic in the Streets" (1950), directed by Elia Kazan. He is best known for his roles in the film comedies of director Billy Wilder, including his portrayal of the police sergeant in "Irma la Douce" (1963), the songwriter Barney Millsap in "Kiss Me, Stupid" (1964), and Purkey in "The Fortune Cookie" (1966) and "The Front Page" (1974). He had several memorable film roles, including Capt. Leland made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cousin Healey in "The Woman" (episode 32). He also had a few recurring roles, including his best-remembered role as the quick-tempered womanizer Kirby in the war drama "Combat!" He appeared in nearly 50 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost 25 years. 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). 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). She had roles in several memorable films, including Sylvia Hunter in the comedy "Buck Privates Come Home" (1947), starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello; Sweet Sue in the comedy "Some Like It Hot" (1959), starring Marilyn Monroe, Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon; Sylvia in the romantic comedy "The Apartment" (1960), starring Jack Lemmon, Shirley MacLaine and Fred MacMurray; and Amazon Annie in the horror film "Willard" (1971), starring Bruce Davison, Elsa Lanchester and Sondra Locke; as well as minor parts in the musical drama "A Star Is Born" (1954), starring Judy Garland and James Mason, and the crime thriller "Farewell, My Lovely" (1975), starring Robert Mitchum, Charlotte Rampling, John Ireland and Sylvia Miles. With more than 30 television credits, he was frequently cast in cowboy roles. Collins made guest appearances in several crime dramas, including "Peter Gunn" (19581961), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "The Fugitive" (19631967), as well as the popular TV series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), in which he made several guest appearances and also the sci-fi thrillers "Twilight Zone" (19591964) and "The Outer Limits" (19631965). He also served on the board of directors of the Screen Actors Guild and represented the actors branch of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board of governors. He appeared in more than 250 roles during a career spanning 30 years. He made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Blade Kelly in "The Angry Gun" (episode 13) and Sid Halpern in "Tension" (episode 43). Among his many film roles were his portrayals of William Lawrence III in the drama "The Young Philadelphians" (1959), starring Paul Newman and Barbara Rush; Col. Dan McReady in the sci-fi film "Robinson Crusoe on Mars" (1964), co-starring Paul Mantee and Victor Lundin; and a cameo role in the comedy "Drop Dead Gorgeous" (1999), starring Kirsten Dunst, Denise Richards and Ellen Barkin. Lance Fuller was an American television and film actor. Weston made one appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mark in "Silent Knife" (episode 89). Lawrence Dobkin was an American television director, actor and television screenwriter whose career spanned seven decades. Westerfield made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Pa Healey in "The Woman" (episode 32) and Jake Preston in "The Fourflusher" (episode 72). 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. Cornthwaite also had a few recurring roles, especially toward the end of his career, including the part of Professor Windish in the Buck Henry spy spoof "Get Smart" (1965), Allan A. Dale in "Batman" (19661968), starring Adam West, Judge Edward P. Langdon in the night-time soap "Dynasty" (19811989), Hives in the long-running comedy series "Cheers" (19821993) and Howard Buss in the drama "Picket Fences" (19921996). (19691972) and "Challenge of the SuperFriends" (1978), and also the sci-fi series "Star Trek" (19661969). Later, in Sonora, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico; and California, he taught high school English and drama. Garwood made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Smith in "Blood Brothers" (episode 35) and Tom Coleman in "Sins of the Father" (episode 70). Other TV series in which he guest-starred include "The Texan" (19581959), "Lawman" (1959), "Maverick" (19591960), "Bonanza" (19591966), "Cheyenne" (19601961), "Perry Mason" (19581962), "Laramie" (19601962), "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19601962), "Gunsmoke" (19611967), "Wagon Train" (1962), "The Virginian" (19631967), "The F.B.I." Toward the end of his life, Hoy was honored with a Golden Boot Award by the Motion Picture and Television Fund for making significant contributions to the western genre. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Rawhide" (19591966), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Daniel Boone" (19641970), and "The Virginian" (19621971). Dubbins appeared in several films, including the western "Tribute to a Bad Man" (1956), in which he had a starring role alongside James Cagney; the drama "The D.I." He has appeared in nearly 30 movies and television shows in just over a decade. He and Lenny Bruce are credited with pioneering "blue" comedy. Pyle was a highly recognizable character actor who worked in film and television, mostly in the 1950's through 1970's. In television, she was cast in the title role of the short-lived sitcom "Angel" (19601961), co-starring Marshall Thompson. He also guest-starred in several other westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "The Restless Gun" (19571959), starring John Payne, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. He played the servant to Antony in the historical drama "Julius Caesar" (1953), starring Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando, James Mason and John Gielgud; and he portrayed Wash Perry in the science fiction film "The War of the Worlds" (1953), starring Gene Barry and Ann Robinson He lent his voice to the role of Prince Charming in the classic Disney animated feature "Cinderella" (1950). Hoyos starred in the short-lived comedy series "Viva Valdez" (1976), portraying Luis Valdez. Kuter also worked as a voice actor, and among his many roles, provided the voices for Grimsby in "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" (2000); Griswold Goodsoup and Dockmaster Velasco in the acclaimed adventure games "The Curse of Monkey Island" (1997) and "Grim Fandango" (1998), respectively. His other endeavors included adapting, producing and directing the plays "Dark of the Moon" and "Bonaventure" in 1950. Bradford guest-starred in most of the major western series of the 1950s and 60s, appearing mulitple times in many of them, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Cheyenne" (19551963) "Bonanza" (19591973), and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows during a career of two decades. In television, she guest-starred in various genres, including several crime dramas such as "The Untouchables" (19591963), "Checkmate" (19601962), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the dramatic anthology series "The Loretta Young Show" (19531961), Rod Serling's iconic sci-fi mystery series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), and the comedies "The Dick Van Dyke Show" (19611966) and "Hazel" (19611966). 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 appeared in 90 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 30 years. He was nominated for a Writer's Guild Award for an episode of the police drama "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977). The character of Halstead was first introduced in episode 7, "Duel of Honor.". Izabrana filmografija. He got his start performing on stage in Chicago, eventually making his way into radio, where he spent 11 years on the daytime drama "Bachelor's Children." He has appeared in nearly 200 films and television shows in a career spanning more than five decades. 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). By mid-career, he was unable to build on his early success for several years, until a feature role in "Apocalypse Now" brought him back to public attention. While appearing in the stage production of "Machinal," which opened on Broadway in 1928, he roomed with Clark Gable, who played the leading role. Carey made two guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Lt. Paul Rolfe in "The Deserter" (episode 65) and Lieutenant Vaughn in "The Journey Back" (episode 115). His first film role (uncredited) was in "Illegal Entry" (1949). He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Roy Rogers Show" (19511957), "Maverick" (19571962), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Cheyenne" (19551963) and "Rawhide" (19591966). His acting career was launched when he was spotted by an agent at the Biltmore Theater, where he was co-starring with Mary Boland and Charles Ruggles in "One Fine Day." He recevied the Minnie Pearl Lifetime Achievement Award in 1997 and the first ICON Award presented by the Nashville Associations of Talent Directors in 2007. She made her film debut as Claire Williams in the musical "Diamond Horseshoe" (1945), starring Betty Grable and Phil Silvers. Patterson guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the action crime drama "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color" (19541990), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969) and the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973).

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