He appeared in more than 40 movies and television shows during a decade-long career. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; and "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner. He reprised the role sixteen years laterwith Escobar promoted to Captainin the sequel, "The Two Jakes" (1990). He also appeared in "Three-Legged Terror" (episode 30) as Johnny Clover. Kirkwood portrayed Mike Floud in the feature-length comedy "Fancy Pants" (1950), which starred Bob Hope and Lucille Ball. In recent years, he has lent his recognizable voice to the fictional Mayor Adam West in the popular animated comedy "Family Guy" (1999present). Beginning in 1954, Macready appeared in numerous television series, ranging from westerns to crime and science fiction genres. Duke Snider was born in Los Angeles, California. He appeared in more than 30 movies and television shows and directed nine films during a two-decade career. 25 June 1925 Gregorian. Moss guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s through the 60s, including the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the road series "Route 66" (19601964), the espionage thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." John Hoyt, born John McArthur Hoysradt, was an American stage, film and television actor. (1954), starring James Whitmore and Edmund Gwenn; a Union lieutenant in the romantic drama "Band of Angels" (1957), starring Clark Gable and Yvonne De Carlo; Doctor Arthur Bramson in the sci-fi thriller "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1957), starring Grant Williams; Harry in the western drama "Lonely Are the Brave" (1962), starring Kirk Douglas; Judge Herman Spicer in the western "Hour of the Gun" (1967), starring James Garner, Jason Robards and Robert Ryan; and Horn in the dramatic comedy "Teachers" (1984), starring Nick Nolte. In 1994, he received the Golden Boot award for his significant contributions to the western genre. Following military service in World War II, he began working as a teacher and appearing in films and television. He interrupted his undergraduate career at Tulane University, New Orleans, to spend two years studying at the New York School of Radio and Television Technique; however, at age 71 he returned to Tulane to complete his coursework and earn a degree. He appeared in more than 20 movies and television shows during a 25-year career. He also served in the Navy during World War II. Baylor was perhaps most familiar in TV westerns, appearing in many of the classic shows of the 1950s and 60s, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Cheyenne" (19561960), "Rawhide" (19591965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19631967) and "Death Valley Days" (19621968). Richard made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Fred in "Gun Shy" (episode 153). He appeared in 185 movies and television shows during a career spanning 50 years. Grace Lee Whitney, born Mary Ann Chase, but also known as Ruth Whitney and Lee Whitney, is an American actress and vocalist. He has appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows during a 20-year career. Mickey Manners, born Solomon Shapiro, is an American actor who has worked primarily in television, in addition to being a singer, dancer and comedian. Garwood made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Smith in "Blood Brothers" (episode 35) and Tom Coleman in "Sins of the Father" (episode 70). Michel Petit is an American film and television actor. She also guest-starred in the western "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Harold J. He studied acting at UCLA, before moving to New York to study at The Stella Adler Studio of Acting His long and versatile 45-year career garnered him more than 150 credits as an actor. Ames made his first television appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Lee Coyle in "Quiet Night, Deadly Night" (episode 146). She also guest-starred in the westerns "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson; and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. He returned to acting after the war and continued to play supporting roles in scores of westerns and action dramas before being cast to play the leading role of Captain Shank Adams in the TV western "Boots and Saddles" (1957). Willeford made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mallery in "Skull" (episode 124). He is best-remembered for his portrayal of Dr. Stephen Jackson in the CBS soap opera "The Guiding Light" (19651981). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Trooper Daft in "The Assailants" (episode 149). Rodolfo Hoyos, Jr., was a prolific Mexican actor who worked primarily in television. (19641969), and the police drama "Adam-12" (19681975). The Rifleman is a servicemark of Levy-Gardner-Laven Productions, Inc. and is registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Despite his Middle Eastern heritage, Ansara was often cast as a Native American in his early career. (19801988), for which he also worked behind the scenes in the casting department, and "Ironside" (19671975), the nautical adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the action series "The A-Team" (19831987), and the mystery thriller "Peter Gunn" (19581961). Gillman was one of four sports legends to guest star in THE RIFLEMAN. He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Joan Shawlee, also credited as Joan Fulton, was an American film and television actress. 1963). Mel Allen, born Melvin F. Allen, was an American actor. West also has performed voice roles for animated films, including Ace, Hollywood Chicken Little, in "Chicken Little" (2005), and Uncle Art in "Meet the Robinsons" (2007), both produced by Disney, and Leonard Fox in "Redux Riding Hood" (1998), which was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Animated Short in 1998. Despite missing out on the leading role, he did make 12 guest appearances in the long-running western. June Lockhart. Lynch guest-starred in a variety of crime dramas throughout his career, including "M Squad" (19571960), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "Adam12" (19681975), "Mannix" (19671975), "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977) and "Barnaby Jones" (19731980). Corby appeared in many TV series, including the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (19571960), as well as family comedies, including "I Love Lucy" (19511957) and "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), and even "Batman" (19661968), starring Adam West. Lucas finds himself attracted to a young widow who stops in North Fork on her way to claim an inheritance. He appeared in more than 80 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. He appeared in more than 90 movies and television shows during his 40-year career, frequently credited as Jackie Searl. In 2004, Lockhart voiced the role of Grandma Emma Fowler in Focus on the Family's The Last Chance Detectives audio cases. She also guest-starred in a few other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntire, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. His best role during the 1940's was the mysterious and malevolent Ballin Mundson in "Gilda" (1946), starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. Corby also guest-starred in virtually all of the iconic westerns, including "The Roy Rogers Show" (19511957), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Trackdown" (19571959), in which she had a recurring role as Henrietta Porter, "Wagon Train" (19571965), in which she made two appearances as Aunt Em, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "The Virginian" (19621971). 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. Originally groomed for the lead role in "Ben Hur" (1959), director William Wyler instead tapped Charleton Heston for the part, whose performance garnered the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Following the interview with Connors, THE RIFLEMAN star invited Stohl to appear in the popular western. 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 600 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 50 years. Tom Gilson was an American film and television actor. A few of his early roles were uncredited, including appearances in the cold war classic "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), starring Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury, and the Disney comedies "The Reluctant Astronaut" (1967) and "The Shakiest Gun in the West" (1968), both starring Don Knotts. Raymond Bailey was an American stage, television and film actor. The actress, who recently helped open a lunchbox exhibit at the . Tora! Most of his early film work consisted of portraying "number two son" in the Charlie Chan film serial of the 1930s and 40s. 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. During World War II, Pickard served in the United States Navy. Steve Gardner is the son of THE RIFLEMAN executive producer, Arthur Gardner. After the performance, Bendix complimented Thordsen and suggested he embark on an acting career. He appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows and in a career spanning almost 30 years. Jonathan Dodd . He also had a recurring role as Newt Kiley in the comedy series "Petticoat Junction" (19631970) and "Green Acres" (19651970). 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." Ware made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Hanna Shaw in "The Illustrator" (episode 88). A familiar voice in radio, Mohr gradually made the transition to television during the 1950s. Corral" (1957), starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, and the sci-fi horror "The Navy Vs. the Night Monsters" (1966), starring Mamie Van Doren. Steve Warren appeared in more than 20 films and television shows during a decade-long career. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Poco in "Baranca!" Ironically, in "House of Frankenstein" Karloff was cast as the villainous Dr. Niemann opposite Strange as the monster, formerly Karloff's signature character. Tamiroff was a Russian actor of Armenian descent. He appeared in over 500 roles in film and television, frequently appearing in recurring roles, including in "The Twilight Zone" (19591964). Pam Smith appeared in five movies and television shows in four decades. During the 1970s and 80s, Carpenter became a best-selling mystery novelist. He began his career in radio, providing his voice for many shows, including various roles as "heavies" in the radio version of "Gunsmoke", for which he also authored at least one script. Tall and physically imposing, with a deep baritone voice, he was well-suited to play sinister characters and villains. He got his start in summer stock theater and eventually made the transition to Broadway. Here's a Crest Commercial featuring June Lockhart and Chuck Connors. Corby was also awarded a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Aunt Trina in the film "I Remember Mama" (1948). Later, in Sonora, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico; and California, he taught high school English and drama. He also appeared in the Elvis Presley vehicle "King Creole" (1958) and a small number of other less memorable films. Kiley in another Marine Corp film, "The Outsider" (1961), earned him a contract with Universal and a recurring leading role as Det. Parley Baer was an American radio, film and television actor. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Lockhart made her film debut opposite her parents in a film version of A Christmas Carol in 1938. Baer began his career as a performer with the circus and developed an affinity for animals, both of which became lifelong interests. A highly recognizable veteran actor frequently cast in ethnic roles, among his memorable film characters were Rear Admiral Tamon Yamaguchi in the war film "Midway" (1976), starring Charlton Heston, Henry Fonda and James Coburn; Emperor Hirohito in the biographical war drama "MacArthur" (1977), starring Gregory Peck; Mr. Uwatsum in the mystery comedy "The Private Eyes" (1980), starring Tim Conway and Don Knotts; and Nishikura in the World War II drama "Pearl Harbor" (2001), starring Ben Affleck and Kate Beckinsale. Lucas finds himself attracted to a young widow who stops in North Fork on her way to claim an inheritance. In television, he guest-starred almost exclusively in westerns, notable exceptions being the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963) and the action series "Mod Squad" (19681973). She guest-starred in several popular series, including the iconic crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and James Michener's "Adventures in Paradise" (19591962), starring Gardner McKay, James Holden and Guy Stockwell. He was involved in a sensational trial in 1927, in which his roommate, actor Paul Kelly, was tried for manslaughter in the death of vaudevillian Ray Raymond. But I Don't Want to Get Married! In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, she appeared in "Laramie" (19591963) and "The Virginian" (19621971). Elam quickly became one of the most memorable supporting players in Hollywood and became well-known for playing villains in western genre and gangster films. His filmography includes more than 50 roles in a career spanning nearly three decades. She began acting in Mexican films after divorcing her husband in 1943, appearing in "No Mataras" opposite the well-known Mexican actor Pedro Infante. Seldes made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, in which she portrayed Hazel, the apparition of Mark McCain's mother, in "The Vision" (episode 66). He also had recurring roles in several TV shows, including Capitan Felipe Arrellanos in "Zorro" (19571961), Doctor Nat Wyndham in "Wichita Town" (19591960) and Colonel Thornton in "McKeever & the Colonel" (19621963). Following his service in the Army, Best performed in small plays and musicals until he was signed to a contract with Universal Pictures. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. Soule provided the voice for Batman in the animated series "Super Friends" (19801983). 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!" 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