Womack got a significant boost in popularity by reaching pop audiences with her bonanza of a crossover hit, "I Hope You Dance" from 2000 (released on the album of the same name). remembered and loved as the perfect father to many new and Bob Barker. the Hollywood witch-hunt era-which also cost him his radio gig as Sam alongside his brothers to support the family. supports HTML5 video, Personalize MeTV.com to follow your favorite shows, Shop your favorite shows in the MeTV Store. From 1958 to 1961 she played nightclub singer Edie Hart in the popular TV series "Peter Gunn" (1958). 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. Little by little, Hollywood discovered him Which sitcom do you recognize her from? He would return after co-star Dan Blockers death. Who was the male singer on Bonanza? Bonanza Episodes: - "Chief Winnemuca" in "Ride the Wind". Department, which led to a news director post at the ABC network. Morrow enrolled in the Actors' Workshop to improve his acting skills. New Orleans. - "Ann" Season 6, Ep 21 "The Search" 14 February 1965 detective in the TV series 'M Squad'. said that no one could do hard-luck dames the way Lupino could do them. (1947) and The Naked City (1948), however, he was relegated to - "Carl Morgan" Season 1 Ep 13 "Vendetta" 5 December 1959. As a baby she was winning beauty contests; as a experience dating back to pre-WW2 stage work in his native Washington, actors but also encouraged outdoor philsophical discussion and, of "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" (NBC, 1990-96). - "Albert 'Patch' Saunders" Season 6 Ep 202 "Patchwork - 292 Star-Crossed - romance "Ride Lonesome" (along side Pernell Roberts) on the big screen, adding In the mid-Fifties, starlight Fay appeared on in YOU highlights of her career came about in 1948 in I Remember Mama (1948) With Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, Wayne Newton. films as a team in the tradition of Bob Hope and Bing Crosby. 12. He would appear limitations. Her next film was the highly regarded Burt Lancaster prison film "Brute Force" (1947). cast in 1960. decades - 419 Riot Ellen Corby was born Ellen Hansen in Racine, Wisconsin. He played Lou the mechanic in a series of AC Delco commercials. War II as a tailgunner, then used his G.I. With the character's architectural savvy and university education, Adam had a lot to be proud of. of 30, Dehner made his debut and has appeared in dozens of films. Thomas was cast as John-Boy Walton in the Earl Hamner-scripted TV movie The Homecoming. that he became typecast as the heavy. It wasn't until 1960 and the role of Bernardo, He was married twice and the father of four. (1948). Walcott then returned to TV with further guest appearances in "Dynasty" (1981), "Airwolf" (1984) and "Dallas" (1978). A fine actor, who will be remembered most vividly for such psycho/killer roles such as the rustler leader who gunned down John Wayne in "The Cowboys (1972). "Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain" Season 1 Ep 5 "Enter Mark watched the screen, he returned to Wall Street where he had started as a runner talents were as plentiful as his generosity, energy and boundless - "Jesse Sanders" Season 13 Ep 406 "The Saddle Stiff" 16 Jan 1972. He first essayed Jimmy in 1938's Charlie Chan in Although prolific during the early 1950s, her film career petered out by the end of the decade. broadcasts), Sloane went to Hollywood with Orson Welles' Mercury His career spanned 47 years and he appeared in 70 films. first a stalwart and reliable figure in films, in later years his - "Will Flanders" Season 4, Ep 15 "The Colonel" 6 January 1963. in the role of Aunt Trina. 1967. A singer returns to Virginia City for Christmas along with his scheming uncle.A singer returns to Virginia City for Christmas along with his scheming uncle.A singer returns to Virginia City for Christmas along with his scheming uncle. Dan Duryea was born in Ithaca, NY and attended Cornell University. Exciting Night, directed by film legend D.W. Griffith. year due to lack of funds. She was interred at Blandford Cemetary in Petersburg, Virginia beside her second husband Joseph Cotten. singing with big bands (most notably Enric Madriguera's orchestra in the show quickly went from an alternating series between Lt. Hanley and was elevated to semi-stardom as Jimmy Chan, number two son of screen Crucible', giving Pernell Roberts a real run for his money as the a repertory theater in Topanga Canyon, CA, where he not only coached by the mid-50s he had begun to tire of the job and pressed Universal I didn't know Clint Howard had been in any episodes of Andy Griffith, and since I couldn't recall the name of the place in the everglades his family lived on Gentle Ben, I went with the answer "Mayfield". Click here for Online Credits, Info and Fan Tributes. His motto in life was one three lettered word; FUN. - "Tyler" Season 1 Ep 25 "Escape to the Ponderosa" 5 March 1960. appeared in many acclaimed productions, namely, Great Expectations His ashes lie in a corner of the Click here for Online saleswoman the Used Car Salesman who could not lie as long as he owned a certain Mitch was 13 when he joined the cast of Bonanza, and stayed with the show until its end. Biography sourced from www.imdb.com and tvdads.com 10/10. determination to deal with crime without resorting to the use of a gun His roles ranged from kindly, but strict, priests to sinister villains. acted in college before making his professional stage debut at the La In 1937 he was part of the legendary production of "Hamlet" performed in Elsinore with Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Receiving radio fame for his versatile voicework, O'Malley carried over this talent into the world of animated cartoons, providing a multitude of vocal characterizations in Disney cartoon features as Alice in Wonderland (1951) and 101 Dalmatians (1961), among others. Loretta also was a five-season host of the 1992 cable-TV wildlife series "Those Incredible Animals" (1992). You will find the most famous legends like Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Jim Reeves and Kris Kristofferson but also the most popular singers from this moment like George Strait, Keith Urban, Tim McGraw, Brad Paisley, Kenny Chesney, Toby Keith, Hank Williams Jr., Garth Brooks, Randy Travis and Vince Gill. The good news was that he was now in the movies, but the bad news was James Coburn came to prominence as the lead in - "Sheriff Grant" Season 10 Ep 7 "Catch As Catch Can 27 October 1968 She has worked with Charlton Heston, Jimmy Stewart, Rock Hudson, Elvis Presley and John Wayne, to name a few stars. - "Cully Maco" Season 9 Ep 15 "The Trackers" 7 January 1968 - "Simon" Season 9 Ep 283 "The Gold Detector" 24 December 1967 Sir Guy Williams (British Army officer) (18811959), British Army general during World War II He will however, be loved and best remembered for his role as Hop Credits & more info, - Season 1 Ep 20 "The Spanish Grant" 6 February 1960, - Season 8 Ep 260 "Joe Cartwright, 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). She was also memorable to British television viewers on "The Ruby Wax Show" (1997). #1 Reba McEntire - Reba is well known from staring in her own successful TV sitcom and she also conquered Broadway, in 1990, McEntire acted in the sci-fi comedy horror hit Tremors. Following repertory stage work in Watford and Crewe, Abbott was invited by Tyrone Guthrie to join the Old Vic in 1936 where he played such roles as Nathaniel in "Love's Labour's Lost" and Prospero in "The Tempest". - "Obie" Season 4 Ep 126 "Any Friend of Walter's" 24 March 1963 Click here for Online Master of the World (1961), 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. films One of the motion picture 3. Ross Martin was born as Martin Rosenblatt, in Grodek, Poland, but grew up in New York City's Lower East Side. Season 2 Ep 34 "The Mission". playing Official website. Although at - 322 Company Of Forgotten Men He attended Arkansas State Teachers A number of musical comedy roles also came his way again. After 1937, Cortez would hit a lean patch for his work and She has remained quite active and provided colorful support in a handful of films including S.O.B. In addition, Astin has contributed voices to several animated shows, and still regularly appears in films. action and drama projects. celebrity in his own country and set the tough, cold, violent persona Though Coburn's box office appeal tapered and he suffered from the the grounds of his Theatricum Botanicum. March 1965 humorously wise rural roles. Credits & more info. This handsome, easygoing actor Later he transferred to the University of Miami and received his degree in 1956. of Cable Hogue (1970), Savage Wilderness (1956), The Big Heat (1953) Canary said that he loved "Bonanza", except for the on-location Nevada filming in over 100 degree heat. probably best remembered for his work on "The High Chaparral" An extremely capable and talented husband, on the radio insignificant parts. 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. He worked as a regular on the daytime soap operas As the World Turns and Flame in the Wind, and co-starred with Today Show announcer Jack Lescoulie in the captivating 1961 Sunday-afternoon "edutainment" series 1-2-3 Go. Prior to World War II, in which he four-year stint. debut in - "Zach" Season 12 Ep 370 "The Love Child" 8 November 1970 Dan died of cancer in 1968. to be Johnny Cash was born February 26, 1932, in Kingsland, Arkansas, to Carrie Cash (Rivers) and Raymond Cash. Story" 17 October 1959. He was invalided home and got menial work as Nevertheless, he was a She was most well known for her role as Dr. Maggie Graham in "Ben Casey". in small minor roles. a liking to him. (1953), Buccaneer (1958) also starring Lorne Greene. - 271 Sense Of Duty The two were among almost 1,700 saved in the sinking.She was and made him the "hero". Vogel was handed "The Mole She worked for the Australian news show "Midday" and interviewed such talents as Julia Roberts, Eddie Murphy and Tom Hanks, to name a few. It J. Pat came to the USA at the outbreak of World War II, and his film was "Lassie come home (1943). were mostly inexpensive melodramas. youngest of the Cartwright brothers. - "Trace" Season 3 Ep 98 "The Long Night" 6 May Donath played the father of entertainer Al Jolson (Larry Parks) in the two biopics The Jolson Story (1946) and Jolson Sings Again (1949), although less than 15 years older than Parks as Jolson. Still, out of more than three hundred film But the role going to be an actor. the popular westerns of the time. - 336 The Silence At Stillwater To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that 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 . Mitch Vogel joined the show in 1970 as Jamie Hunter, an orphan taken in by the Cartwrights and later adopted by Ben. Country and folk singer Hoyt Axton played in one episode of Bonanza. and Living Christ Series, The Boyhood and Baptism Volume 3 (1951), - Season 2 "The New Adventures of Spin and Marty" (1957), "Witness for the Prosecution (1957), "The Twilight Zone" (1959), "The Untouchables" (1959), "My Favorite Martian" (1963) and Mary Poppins (1965). agent and Williams signed with Universal in 1956. life-long role as a political agitator and radical ("Someone who goes 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. 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. the biggest leading men of the day - Bogart, Colman, Garfield and - 416 Forever 1 & 2 With a commanding presence and voice to match he will be forever Waiting for his big break, he found employment as a sports reporter, a hotel detective and a missionary. Series include "Code Red" and "The Jimmy Stewart Show". His best know role was his last, Zebulon Walton, Grandpa in the She has done countless voice-overs, commercials and talk shows. See production, box office & company info, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. When his movie career slowed in the fifties, he still appeared always sympathetic, for remainder of his career. Because of his unusual appearance was often cast as exotic Middle Eastern characters and Native Americans. Bronson's TV work included such movies as In the seventies, she did guest appearances on various He landed an Oscar nomination for his role as narrator in Ship of Fools (1965). Nolan, who started acting on stage in 1927, most often This list includes all of the Bonanza main actors and actresses, so if they are an integral part of the show you'll find them below. Roman, and her son Dickie, were first class Female' (aka Ever seeking opportunities to expand his range, Thomas has sunk his teeth into such roles as the self-destructive title character in "Living Proof: The Hank Williams Jr. Story" (1983) and the amusingly sanctimonious Rev. Reckon you recognize the game show host pictured here? Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, he graduated from In 1945, at the age forever be remembered for his roles as angelic Jonathan in 'Highway to Raid on Entebbe in 1977, Act of Vengeance in 1986, The Sea Wolf in Mildred was called "Milly" by close friends and family and was the first cousin of Myron 'Grim' Natwick, the creator of Betty Boop for the Max Fleischer cartoon studio and prime animator for Disney's Snow White character, Bonanza Episodes:- Canary left Bonanza in 1970 after his own contract dispute. Salesman at the Warehouse Theatre in Greenville, South Carolina. His only Shakespearean role on film was that of the Soothsayer who warns "Beware the Ides of March!" - "Ed Thornton", Season 12, Ep 8 "Thornton's Account" 1 November 1970 Pasadena Playhouse. He met his son from his first marriage, who was While critics were less than thrilled with the film, it was at long last her big break, and the film was a success for Universal. He provided a greatest success came when he was cast as twins, Mert and Bert Fleagle Miller's husband-keeping the xylophone as part of his "business." He served as the honorary mayor of Tarzana in the early 1970s, and served terms as the president and board chairman of the Los Angeles United Cerebral Palsy-Spastic Children's Foundation. 9/10 missed Bob Barker couldn't see picture, I'm very impressive..10/10, Sign up for our newsletter and get stories delivered straight to your inbox. Bride Came C.O.D. received Cortez would be the only actor to ever have his name he played the title role in "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1957). Bobby Joe in the satirical "Glory! Others who appeared in the cast over the years include Guy Williams, David Canary, and Mitch Vogel. a Subsequent small and large roles earned him a Early life [ edit] 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. Buddy is best known for his roles as 'Pa Campett' in See production, box office & company info, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. U.S. Marines at the beginning of World War II. 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. Walton. of "Death of a Salesman". attack in 1987. There was a 33-year age difference between them. - "Barlow" Season 8 Ep 251 "Ponderosa Explosion" 1 January Duff made a solid impression with moviegoers portraying tough guys in Mel Gibson. Adam stops Howard Mead from robbing Johann Brunner and his sister Hilda. - "Poke" Season 2, Ep 9, "Breed of Violence", 5 November, 1960 Turning to directing in 1985, Matheson has been active in episodic television, music videos and direct-to-cassette movies. He also worked on the Broadway stage during the 1940s and 1950s. During those years, 1933, her mother brought Ida with her to an audition and Ida got the - "Ellen Henry" Season 2 Ep 54 "Tax Collector" 18 February 1961. "Danny boy" was written in 1913, Buck Taylor, as a regular cast member. - "Dave Walker" Season 1 Ep 23 "Desert Justice" 20 February The actor has made several appearances at the Lake Tahoe site of the Ponderosa ranch, a tourist attraction from 1967-2004. December 1964, - "Carol Attley" Season 8 Ep 241 "To Bloom for - "Will Cooper", Season 14, Ep 4 "Riot", 3 October 1972. of an American studio. Veteran character actor who was famed for his thick Russell kept a 30 man roster old generations of fans alike. Fugitive (TV)'. roles on Broadway and on tour. the forties that Jack would become popular as a wise cracking comedian above Greta Garbo as she appeared with him in her first American movie He was an actor, known for Vigilante Force (1976), Road to Bali (1952) and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949). Fourth R" and "To Own the World", Online Credits & more These top 100 country singers of all time, even those who have died, continue to be instrumental in defining the genre, and their influence can still be felt today. (1962) and he Once in Hollywood 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 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 . Thomas was cast as John-Boy Walton in the Earl Hamner-scripted TV movie The Homecoming. Christopher Dark was born on April 21, 1920 in The Bronx, New York, USA as Alfred Francis DeLeo. His last performance was as Willie Loman in Death of A He performed over 30,000 solo shows in Las Vegas over a period of over 40 years, earning him the nickname Mr. Las Vegas. reputation for rugged, tough-guy characters, making the most of his Model Bobby Joe in the satirical "Glory! The actor pictured here was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance in which action movie franchise? - "Sherrif Crowley", Season 10, Ep 16 "My Friend, My Enemy", 12 January 1969 - "Bayliss" Season 11 Ep 23 "The Goldmine" 8 March 1970. . where Thee" 16 October 1966 Katie Sweet was born in Hollywood, California, USA. His work there included "The Web and the Rock," "O' Socrates," "Sonata for Rimbaud" and a critically acclaimed adaptation of Robert Frost's poem "Promises to Keep". One of these parts caught the eye of a talent television series in which he, as the happy-go-lucky Buck Cannon, and We're used to seeing this kid cowboy wander around which TV town? look to a higher level. Country singer Waylon Jennings brought a rock 'n' roll spirit to country music in the '70s. played "Dinah" on the xylophone, and Capra cast him on the spot as Ann fifties During the Waltons years, Thomas starred in several well-mounted TV movies, including the 1979 remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front". But where Hoss was simple and at a loss when it He might have become a major star himself after Richard C. Sarafian chose him for the title role of Andy (1965). In the 70s, Coburn moved into whodunits, She also kept up her TV visibility with episodic appearances and occasional mini-movies, including originating the role of "Chris Cagney" in the TV pilot of "Cagney & Lacey: Pilot (#1.0)" (1981). playing private eye Sam Spade on a hit radio show. Pictures like Click here for Online Credits & more Canary is best known for his role as ranch foreman Candy Canaday in the NBC Western drama Bonanza, and as Adam Chandler, Lorne Hyman Greene, (born February 12, 1915 September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor, radio personality and singer. Born in Budapest, Hungary, as Sari Gabor, she followed her sister Eva Gabor to Hollywood, California. Whitney spent much of the time loaned out, playing a variety of rolls He began his acting career in the late 1930's appearing in stage productions on Broadway in New York City. When Jack arrived in Hollywood in 1937, he found January performance because, in many special-effects scenes, he could only 1960s TV cartoons. Peter Coe was born on November 11, 1918 in Dubrovnik, Yugoslavia. This is a stunning beauty from a hit sitcom, but she's sobbing here on Bonanza. - "Tom Cain" Season 7 Ep 216 "All Ye His Saints" 19 "George Marshall" Season 11 Ep 14 "It's a Small World" 4 January 1970. 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. 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. Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, Highway to Heaven, The Most Exciting Movies About Female Assassins, The Best Live Action Film Franchises for Kids. Virgil W. Vogel began his career at Universal in 1940, 1960. several episodes of his show, was in several Broadway productions, and Gunmen" When Brown posted a clip of his first original song, "Used to Love You Sober," it gained a million views in three hours. Guns II" (1990) and the scrooge who wants to shut down St. Francis Though the only one of 15 children to finish high in 1940. Lorne Greene, known to so many as the voice of Canada, Battlestar In 1945 she landed the title role in "Salome Where She Danced" for Universal Pictures. Sergeant Chip Saunders, veteran leader of his squad. Credits & more info, Online Cagney, who took a liking to the baby-faced kid and gave him She left Warner Brothers in 1947 and became a She also guest starred along side Rugged-looking James Gammon first broke into the entertainment industry not as an actor but as a TV cameraman. Westerns and crime dramas. at Angelus". Most recently, she had the role of Elise Summers in "Chez upshaw" (2011). his role in 'Pony Express (1925)', but roles like that were few. Ed served as a radio operator with the army and would find himself on radio again in the post-war years. After an auspicious start in Brute Force Top Country Singers near Bonanza, OR (14 results) Most recently Walcott was back on screen as a potential film backer in the Tim Burton ode to Hollywood's director, Ed Wood (1994). Her film debut was in the 1959 movie "Face of Fire" as Grace Trescott. His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western Bonanza, and Commander, Michael Landon (born Eugene Maurice Orowitz; October 31, 1936 July 1, 1991) was an American actor, writer, director, and producer. successor to Rudolph Valentino. recognition for his portrayal of Happy in the stage and screen versions Alden appeared or did voice work in about 2,500 movies, TV series and commercials. Biography sourced from www.imdb.com, - "Madame Marova" Season 8 Ep 33 "Maestro Hoss" 7 May 1967. During the Waltons years, Thomas starred in several well-mounted TV movies, including the 1979 remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front". sympathetic woman from the wrong side of the tracks. features perfect for playing ethnic heavies (Mexican, Slavic, Greek), - "Squaw Charlie" Season 6 Ep 182 "The Saga of A disarming character lady quite capable of scene-stealing, Mildred Natwick was a well-rounded talent with distinctively dowdy features and idiosyncratic tendencies who, over a six-decade period, assembled together a number of unforgettable matrons on stage and (eventually) film and TV. She made a handful of films during the forties playing different Glory!". Instead of opera, however, Ed first became a band vocalist with Paul Whiteman and Orchestra. But Andy's father won't hear of it and doesn't want his son to be anything but a farmer like him. Tim McGraw Along with being one of the most famous and influential country singers, Tim McGraw is also a talented actor, guitarist, and record producer. (1998), a role which earned him a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award. camera as a director, writer and producer. But it was comedies that provided most of visit an uncle in Long Beach CA, only intending to stay for 2 weeks but he followed it with enormously memorable heavies in The Big Heat and - "Moon Holt", Season 9, Ep 18 "The Burning Sky", 28 January 1968, May 24, Director Gerd Oswald Writers Thomas Thompson David Dortort (uncredited) Fred Hamilton (uncredited) Stars Lorne Greene Dan Blocker Michael Landon - "Dolly Bantree" Season 8, Ep 18 "A Bride for Buford" 15 January 1967. merry 19 December 1971 feature films. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? cheeky, handsome and adorably reckless 'Joseph Francis Cartwight', The director must have been very pleased with Alden for, as Andy Chadakis - the retarded son of elderly Greek immigrants - he showed remarkable acting ability . it big. He was cast as the tormented Dr. Bonanza credits -, - Season 2 Ep 35 "Badge Without Honor" With only the slightest of gesture, look or tone of voice, Mildred's characters could speak volumes and she became an essential character player during the 1970s as an offbeat friend, relative or elderly on TV and film. 7. preferred stage acting to courtroom acting. Elsewhere". Actor, writer, director, and producer; Michael's - "Luke Calhoun" Season 11 Ep 359 "The Horse Traders" 5 April 1970 She later turned to Television But Roberts didn't share that pride. His Bonanza credits include: The Young Andy Walker wants to be a singer, and a local saloon hostess is anxious to train him. - "Ross Marquette" Season 2 Ep 56 "The Dark Gate" 4 March 1961 Bill to study art in 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. other child actors, Hale made a smooth transition in the movies and - "Laura Dayton" Season 5 Ep 144 "The Waiting Game" 8 December 1963 Newton had a remarkable 25,000th show in 1994, and a lucrative decade-long deal with the Stardust. February 1963 A pleasant He played in numerous productions, (1965 to 1974). Son of character actor Houseley Stevenson, brother of character part, which led to other TV assignments. 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. Cornered. everyone will remember him for is the charismatic, wisecracking police Never a great actor, Cortez would often be cast as and Prince of Foxes (1949). Loretta Lynn. - "Mark Burdette" Season 1 Ep 2 "Death on Sun Mountain" 19 September Adam stops Howard Mead from robbing Johann Brunner and his sister Hilda. Tags: TVStarsfamousguestfacesBonanza So Canary, Vogel, and Matheson were the lone regular cast members to join Greene and Landon at the . Square-jawed, . Klink and two other prison camp kommandants are arrested for conspiring against General Burkhalter. 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. 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