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Lorne Hyman Greene OC (born Lyon Himan Green; 12 February 1915 – 11 September 1987) was a Canadian actor, musician, singer and radio personality. 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 .
Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor and producer who starred in Bonanza and Battlestar Galactica. He was also a radio newscaster and a voice of authority in many TV shows and movies.
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- Carleton, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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- Santa Monica, California, USA
Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor and newscaster who starred in Bonanza and Battlestar Galactica. He had a deep, commanding voice and a rich family history in the entertainment industry.
- Actor, Producer, Additional Crew
- September 11, 1987
- February 12, 1915
Sep 13, 1987 · Actor Lorne Greene, best known for his role as patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running television series “Bonanza,” died Friday of a respiratory ailment. He was 72.
- AS A NEWSCASTER, HE DELIVERED BAD NEWS. After studying acting at New York’s prestigious Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, where he was a student of the legendary Sanford Meisner, Greene returned to his native Canada in 1939.
- OSCAR CAME CALLING EARLY. During his heyday as a CBC newscaster, Greene also narrated several documentaries produced by the National Film Board of Canada.
- HE SCHOOLED THE PROS. Following his military service with the Canadian Army, Greene launched the Academy of Radio Arts — a Toronto-based school for writers, actors, directors, and production personnel — in 1945.
- BEFORE HE WAS A COWBOY, HE WAS A SAILOR. In terms of TV stardom, Bonanza wasn’t Greene’s first rodeo. Four years before he signed on for his signature role as Ben Cartwright, Greene was cast as the lead in Sailor of Fortune, a British-produced half-hour adventure series that was syndicated throughout the United States in 1957.
Apr 1, 2024 · Lorne Greene was a multi-talented performer whose legacy has left a mark on both the music and entertainment industries. He was a trailblazer, breaking barriers with his portrayal of Ben Cartwright in “Bonanza” and his unique style of country music.
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Lorne Greene was a Canadian actor who starred in Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica, and Roots. He also appeared in movies, TV shows, documentaries, and commercials.
