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Franciscus made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Philip in "Legacy" (episode 51). He guest-starred in several popular shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the comedy "The Real McCoys" (19571963), the family comedy "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966) and the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974). He appeared in many other popular westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Maverick" (19571962), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), in which he had a recurring role as Wyatt Earp, "Rawhide" (19591966), "Laramie" (19591963), "Bonanza" (19591973), and "The Rounders" (19661967), in which he had a starring role as Ben Jones . He has also played a few recurring roles, including Phil Brooks in the family drama "Once and Again" (19992002) and Norm in the Larry David comedy "Curb Your Enthusiasm" (2000 ). More recently, Stanton had a recurring role as Roman Grant in the HBO drama "Big Love" (20062011). He made his acting debut in "Camille" in New Orleans theater in 1925. He also had many memorable roles, including George C. George in the mystery fantasy "7 Faces of Dr. Lao" (1964), starring Tony Randall; Alchise in the action western "Deal at Diablo" (1966), starring James Garner and Sidney Poitier; Black Eagle in the western adventure drama "A Man Called Horse" (1970), starring Richard Harris; Denson in the horror thriller "The Car" (1977), starring James Brolin; and an indian in the western musical comedy "Paint Your Wagon" (1969), starring Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood and Jean Seberg. Among his other film characters were the doctor in the semi-biographical martial arts film "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" (1993), starring Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly and Robert Wagner; the reporter in the drama "Apollo 13" (1995), starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan; and General Willard in "Memorial Day" (1998). He is perhaps best-remembered for his portrayal of Lt. Doug Chapman in the crime drama "The Rockford Files" (19741980), a role that he reprised in the TV movies "The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits " (1996) and "The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play" (1996). Fields made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Billy Davis in "The Schoolmaster" (episode 86). Walberg guest-starred in numerous popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the crime dramas "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), "M Squad" (19571960), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Ironside" (19671975), "Police Story" (19731977) , "Kojak" (19731978), "Mannix" (19671975), the mystery whodunit "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996), the medical dramas "Dr. Kildare" (19611966) and "Ben Casey" (19611966), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the family comedy "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (19591963), the war drama "Combat!" Lopez's best-known role was Lieutenant Lou Escobar in the 1974 film "Chinatown," co-starring Jack Nicholson and Faye Dunaway. James Durgo in the crime drama "Anatomy of a Murder" (1959), starring James Stewart, Lee Remick and Ben Gazzara; the Chicago policeman Charley in the Alfred Hitchcock romantic mystery adventure "North by Northwest" (1959), starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint; and Captain Johnson in the crime drama "Dead Ringer" (1964), starring Bette Davis, Karl Malden and Peter Lawford. 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. He was a guest star in several episodes of popular series from the 1960s, including "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). Kathy Garver is an American film, television and voice actress who has appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows and has narrated or produced numerous audio books and stories in a career spanning nearly six decades. 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. Born to a theatrical family, Barton was a song-and-dance man who performed in musical revues and dramatic plays on Broadway from the 1920s through the 1950s. 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"). Catching is most recognizable for his many appearances in virtually every major western of the 50s and 60s, frequently making multiple appearances in different roles, including "The Cisco Kid" (19501956), "The Roy Rogers Show" (19511957), "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickock" (19511958), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "The Wild Wild West" (19651966). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Darrell guest-starred in virtually all of the popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "The Gene Autry Show" (19501956); "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hicock" (19511958), starring Guy Madison and Andy Devine; "The Lone Ranger" (19491957); starring Clayton Moore, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brien; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; and "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker. Jim Galante was an American television actor. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Gene Autry Show" (19501956), "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok" (19511958), starring Guy Madison, "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "Annie Oakley" (19541956), starring Gail Davis, "The Roy Rogers Show" (19511957), "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian, in which he had a recurring role as Thacker, "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck, and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. He appeared in nearly 30 movies and television shows during his brief career. He was an active performer throughout his high school years and later. Despite a short filmography, he is remembered for his portrayal of Mr. Kirkland in several of the "Police Academy" films. Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Lindsey was a public high school teacher at Hazel Green High School in Hazel Green, Alabama. He also has played several recurring roles, including Captain Rick Wright in the comedy "The Last Precinct" (1986) and the voice of himself in the animated comedy "The Fairly OddParents" (2001present). He appeared in 11 movies and television shows during a one-decade career as an actor. Greer appeared in several recurring roles in popular television series in the 1950's and 1960's, including THE RIFLEMAN, in which he guest-starred eight times: he portrayed Marcus Trimble in "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38), Sam Elder in "Boomerang" (episode 39), Brett in "Panic" (episode 47), Farley Steele Weaver in "The Jailbird" (episode 73), Jack Scully in "The Promoter" (episode 87), Finny in "The Wyoming Story, Parts I and II" (episodes 96 and 97), and Taylor, a prison guard in "The Stand-In" (episode 114). Harry Carey, Jr. is a prolific American film and television character actor. In later life, Pyle made cameo appearances, notably 1994's "Maverick," with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, and the original Maverick, James Garner. Rural Wales was the setting of this John Ford classic film, and it featured a large cast of Welsh characters; although, it was actually filmed in Hollywood with American, Irish and Scottish actors. Victor "Vic" Morrow was an American actor, director, screenwriter and producer whose career spanned nearly three decades. He appeared in more than 70 television shows during his 30-year career. He was one of six actors to play Doc Burrage, appearing in "Trail of Hate" (episode 77) and "Baranca" (episode 82). He is best-remembered, however, for his portrayal of Juror number 12 in the drama "12 Angry Men" (1957), starring Henry Fonda. He had minor parts in film, including the biographical western "The Left-Handed Gun" (1958), starring Paul Newman, and the western drama "Lonely Are the Brave" (1962), starring Kirk Douglas, Gena Rowlands and Walter Matthau. (19621967) and the police drama "Adam-12" (1969&@8211;1970). He guest-starred in numerous other westerns, including "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Annie Oakley" (19541956), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "Branded" (19651966), "The Big Valley" (19651969), and "The Virginian" (19621971). Jack Hogan, born Richard Roland Benson, Jr., is an American character actor who has worked primarily in television. His credits include appearances in the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), the superhero series "Batman" (19661968), the comedy series "One Day at a Time" (19751984), the action series "The Fall Guy" (19811986), and the crime comedy "Reno 911!" He appeared in "The Deserter" (episode 65), "Smoke Screen" (episode 68), "Meeting at Midnight" (episode 74) and "The Martinet" (episode 83). Over his long career in film and television, he appeared in many westerns, frequently cast as the villain. (episode 167). He played a Townsman in "The Hangman" (episode 76). George Willeford was not a professional actor, but was a television personality and trained musician. He subsequently portrayed Seth Gale in the film adaptation of "Abe Lincoln in Illinois" (1940), starring Raymond Massey, Gene Lockhart and Ruth Gordon. Fritz Ford, born Fred Apking, was an American stuntman and actor. June Vincent . Born to ballroom dancers, Hagen led a varied life, first serving in the navy, then attending UCLA to study law while teaching ballroom dancing on the side, and finally settling on acting as his career. Alexander appeared in four episodes of THE RIFLEMAN and was one of seven actors to play Nels/Nils Swenson/Swensen/Svenson, usually also listed in the credits as the Blacksmith. Sully made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the second spieler in "The Wrong Man" (episode 27). In stage productions, he established a persona for which he would be typecast, playing grizzled country characters. He also had a few recurring roles, including Private Stash Kadowski in the military comedy "The Phil Silvers Show" (19551959), Scotty in the family comedy "Family Affair" (19661971) and the maintenance man Carl in the drama "St. He is best-remembered for having grown up on television as a child actor. Landau had a long career in television and later, in film. Parsons made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying A. Parker in "Letter of the Law" (episode 50) and the old man in "Strange Town" (episode 81). Born in Syria, Ansara immigrated to the United States at the age of two. June appeared in a dozen or more movies before 1947, when she made her Broadway bow playing the ingnue in the comedy "For Love or Money" with John Loder. He appeared in 215 episodes of "Gunsmoke.". Roger Havilland in the crime drama "87th Precinct" (19611962). Batanides made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Littleboy Sherman in "Old Man Running" (episode 166). In the late 1950s, Lockhart guest-starred in several popular television Westerns, including Wagon Train (in the episode "The Ricky an Laura Bell Story") and Cimarron City (in the episode "Medicine Man" with Gary Merrill) on NBC, and Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel, and Rawhide on CBS. Although he appeared mostly in westerns, Brenlin worked in other genres, including the crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the warthemed "Combat!" Married to Miro Brunetti, a foreign correspondent in Hollywood, she co-founded the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. He was one of the great movie villains, whose distinctive hawk nose, steely glint in his eyes and perpetual snarl in the turn of his mouth destined him to play the heavy in some of the most memorable Westerns and action pictures of the 1950's and 60's. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. Stone was an American film and television character actor. Barrow opposite Chuck Connors' Sgt. 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). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd; "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson; "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. He is best-remembered for his portrayals of authority figures in anthology series and westerns. Gerson also played the role of Nurse Andersone in the classic sci-fi horror film "The Fly" (1958), starring David Hedison and Vincent Price. She began her career on the Broadway stage, appearing in "Camille" with Lillian Gish and "Lean Harvest" with Leslie Banks. She was cast in the starring role as Emma Barber in the crime drama "Caged" (1950); she played Mrs. Liz Torrey in the Oscar-winning George Stevens' western "Shane" (1953); she portrayed Miss McCardle in the romantic comedy "Sabrina" (1954), starring Humphry Bogart and Audrey Hepburn; and she played the role of the manager of the McKittrick Hotel in the Alfred Hitchcock classic film "Vertigo" (1958). Born as William Wycliffe Anderson, he appeared in numerous films and television series. His tall, gangly stature and unruly beard made him an easily recognizable character actor, and his voice was so malleable, he could contort it to play any kind of character. In 1950, Blackmer won a Tony Award as Best Actor in a dramatic role for the Broadway production of "Come Back, Little Sheba.". Before June Lockhart assumed the role of Ruth Martin on the long-running TV series, Lassie, actress Cloris Leachman had the role. He guest-starred in virtually every genre in television, including the immensely popular family comedies "I Love Lucy" (19511957), "Mister Ed" (19611965) and "The Brady Bunch" (19691974), the crime dramas "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "The Roaring 20s" (19601962) and "Man with a Camera" (19591960), as well as the legal drama "The Public Defender" (1954), the adventure series "The Adventures of Falcon" (1954) and "The Adventures of McGraw" (19571958), and Rod Serling's anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Karl Galt in "Letter of the Law" (episode 50). Delgado in the noir film "Gilda" (1946), starring Rita Hayworth, Glenn Ford and George Macready; Tami Giacoppetti in the noir film "Detective Story" (1951), starring Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell and Lee Grant; and Tom Branca in the romantic musical "Funny Girl" (1968), starring Barbra Streisand and Omar Sharif. Meigs made three appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Cushman in "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16), Deputy Phil Rogers in "The Second Witness" (episode 23) and Sam Benson in "The Anvil Chorus" (episode 154). He has appeared in nearly 30 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 50 years. He guest-starred in nearly all of the other notable westerns of the 1950s through 70s, including "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961). Mazursky also co-wrote "Tinhorn" (episode 134). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. Tall, handsome and possessed of an aristocratic air, he adopted the stage name Danova when he turned to acting in Rome at the end of World War II. He provided the voice for Norma Bates in the horror film "Psycho" (1960), although his work went uncredited. He was a stunt actor/double (mostly uncredited) in 29 films, and among the leading men for whom he doubled were Robert Mitchum and George Montgomery. Farr made two appearances on THE RIFLEMAN, playing Sam Montgomery in "Home Ranch" (episode 2) and Carl Avery in "A Friend in Need" (episode 123). Victor Sen Young was an American film and television character actor. Christine garnered roles in almost every genre in television, appearing in many popular series, including the thrillers, "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and "Twilight Zone" (19591964), as well as crime dramas and mystery series, including "Peter Gunn" (19581961), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). He appeared in nearly 180 movies and television shows during a career spanning almost 35 years. She hosted her own radio show during the early 1940s. She appeared in "Green Fields" (1937), her earliest film, and she also appeared in one of the movies in the Charlie Chan franchise, "Black Magic" (1944). Nolan has had roles in various memorable films, including minor parts in the musical drama "A Star Is Born" (1954), starring Judy Garland and James Mason; the romantic drama "An Affair to Remember" (1957), starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr; the drama "Sweet Bird of Youth" (1989), starring Elizabeth Taylor, Mark Harmon and Valerie Perrine; and the superhero action drama "Batman Begins" (2005), starring Christian Bale, Micharl Caine, Ken Watanabe and Liam Neeson. After serving in the U.S. Army in the immediate aftermath of World War II, Walcott abandoned his home on the east coast to pursue an acting career in the west. He appeared in THE RIFLEMAN twice, on both occasions playing Deputy U.S. Gleason made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sarah Marston in "Six Years and a Day" (episode 91). 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. He also had a recurring role as Keith Granville in the comedy series "Glynis" (1963), starring the famous stage performer Glynis Johns. He appeared in a small number of films, including "Miracle of the Hills" (1959), "Story of Ruth" (1960), "The Sandpiper" (1966), and his last film, "Return to Snowy River" (1988). Keene guest-starred in a handful of popular television shows, including the family comedy "Father Knows Best" (19541960); the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). He had numerous television credits and was a voice-over regular on the popular 1930's radio series "Gangbusters," which featured weekly episodes based on actual crime incidents. Although it was difficult to shrug off being typecast after his memorable superhero role, over the years, West revisited the role in various send-ups and spin-offs. He guest-starred in a few popular television shows of the 1950s, including the crime drama "Dragnet" (19511959) and the anthology series "Schlitz Playhouse" (19511959). In 1960, she toured Australia with other former mouseketeers. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ed the townsman in "First Wages" (episode 112). She also guest-starred in the western "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. He has had a few recurring roles, including his portrayals of Dr. Zaius in "Planet of the Apes" (1974) and Dr. Felix Burke in the long-running soap opera "The Young and the Restless" (1973present). ", Glenn Strange was an American actor most well known for playing roles in the Western and Horror genres. He has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than five decades. Their acts were built around adult humor and off-color jokes that were tame compared against later generations of comics. Dick Wilson, born Ricardo DiGuglielmo, was a British-born radio, film and television actor. Watts also appeared in lighter fare, including the family sitcom "Bachelor Father" (19591962), in which he played the recurring role of Judge Blandon, and the classic family comedy based on the comic strip "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), starring Jay North in the title role. Durren made his first television appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Davey Pardee in "The Challenge" (episode 28) and Stump Malakie in "Bloodlines" (episode 42). Stefani made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Chad Morgan in "Nora" (episode 75). Ralph Moody was an American actor who appeared in over 50 movies and 100 television shows. She appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 45 years. 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." (19621967) , the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967), the action undercover police series "Mod Squad" (19681973), the family dynasty drama "Dallas" (19781991), and the Aaron Spelling action detective series "Charlie's Angels" (19761981). He made occasional appearances in popular shows over four decades, from the 1950s through the 90s, including the western "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck, Richard Long and Lee Majors, the Buck Henry comedy spy spoof "Get Smart" (19651970), starring Don Adams and Barbara Feldman, the comedy variety show "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In" (19671973), the action-adventure "The Fall Guy" (19811986), starring Lee Majors, the mystery whodunit "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996), starring Angela Lansbury, and many other shows. Haworth also appeared in the western "The Royal Mounted Rides Again" (1945), in which he replaced Addison Randall, who was killed on the first day of filming. 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