Darrell also had a recurring role as Sheriff Hal Humphrey in "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962). He was the son of the famed classical pianist Artur Schnabel. After the performance, Bendix complimented Thordsen and suggested he embark on an acting career. He made his film debut in "Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror" (1942). Stanhope guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the superhero series "Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), Rod Serling's anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969) and the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973). He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Maverick" (19571962), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19621971) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). She appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows in a 20-year career. In 1955, Lockhart appeared in an episode of CBS's Appointment with Adventure. Gary Gadson made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joe in "Tin Horn" (episode 134). Although Randall worked primarily in the western genre, he also appeared in other notable television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the superhero action series "Adventures of Superman" (19521958) and the legal crime dramas "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Ironside" (19671975). Whether portraying a gangster or a detective, Freed elicited his character's sympathic or detestable qualities with equal persuasiveness. Calder had a recurring role in the drama series "Martin Kane" (19491954), playing the role of Lt. Grey. He worked for local television stations in Texas and Michigan, and he was also a field reporter for ABC during the Gemini space flight program. Conrad spent his political career serving in the California State Assembly from 1947 to 1972 and was the Republican minority leader in the late 1960s. 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. In 1965, Sergio Leone cast him as the tough but decent Colonel Mortimer opposite Clint Eastwood in the Spaghetti Western, "For a Few Dollars More." He gueststarred in a few other westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; and "Bronco" (19581962), starring Ty Hardin. Al Corassa in the police procedural "Cagney and Lacey" (19821988) and Cmdr. He also appeared in six episodes of "Branded" (19651965), which gave him the opportunity to once again work with series star Chuck Connors. Finley's last role was portraying President Dwight D. Eisenhower in the TV movie "Francis Gary Powers: The True Story of the U-2 Spy Incident" (1976). Following his service in the Army, Best performed in small plays and musicals until he was signed to a contract with Universal Pictures. Marc Lawrence was an American actor who appeared in more than 200 films and television shows in a career spanning more than 70 years. He has appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during his 50-year career. She also appeared in the suspense thriller "City of Fear" (1959), starring Vince Edwards. He had many roles in classic films, including Jacques in the war drama "The Cross of Lorraine" (1943), starring Jean-Pierre Aumont and Gene Kelly; "Dum-Dum" Clarke in the crime drama "The Killers" (1946), starring Burt Lancaster and Ava Gardner; Philadelphia Tom Zaca in the crime drama "The Enforcer" (1951), starring Humphrey Bogart and Zero Mostel; Red in the western "Bend of the River" (1952), starring James Stewart, Julia Adams and Rock Hudson; and Howard in the biographical action film "Machine-Gun Kelly" (1958), starring Charles Bronson. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. Dee J. Thompson appeared in 35 movies and television shows during a 20-year career. Cornthwaite became interested in acting after being forced to recite a line for a school production. He also was associated with the so-called John Ford Stock Company, appearing in many of the legendary director's films, including "3 Godfathers" (1948), "Wagon Master" (1950), "Rio Grande" (1950), "The Long Gray Line" (1955) and "Cheyenne Autumn" (1964). (19621967), the superhero parody "Batman" (19661968), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973), the family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983) and the murder mystery "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996). She also had a recurring role as Abigail Adams in the comedy "Ichabod and Me" (19611962). He has appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows during a career spanning 50 years. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Horse Teeth Looker in parts 1 and 2 of "Waste" (episodes 143 and 144). Macready made his Broadway debut in 1926 in "The Scarlet Letter." While working on the set of the TV series "The Court of Last Resort" (19571958), he was discovered by Milton Caniff, the comic strip creator who later tapped him to play the title role in the TV version of "Steve Canyon" (19581960). In addition to television, he has been in a few films, including playing leading roles in the crime dramas "The Viscious Years" (1950) and "Teen-Age Crime Wave" (1955). He is also recognized for his recurring role as the Judge in the television crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966). Lynn also appeared in 26 Men and General Electric Theater. He is best known for his role as Cochise in the television series "Broken Arrow" (19561958), which made him a household name. In a brief career spanning just two decades, he appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows. He played the role in just one episode, "The Princess" (episode 127). Despite a modest upbringing, Ames was educated in classical music, as well as opera. John Abbott, born John Kefford, was an English character actor. Dawson appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, "Six Days and A Year" (episode 91). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he guest-starred in numerous other popular western series, including "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Lawman" (19581962), "Rawhide" (19611965), "Bonanza" (19621966), and "Laramie" (19591963). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Tom the telegraph operator in "The Man from Salinas" (episode 130). He appeared in 170 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. He also guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Laredo" (1965), starring Neville Brand. In television, he proved to be a versatile actor, guest-starring in genres ranging from action adverntures to family dramas, including the historical drama "You Are There" (19531957), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964), the medical dramas "Dr. Kildare" (19611966) and "Ben Casey" (19611966), the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967, the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the action series "Charlie's Angels" (19761981), the long-running family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), and the action comedy series "The Dukes of Hazzard" (19791985), as well as the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "Police Story" (19731977), "The Streets of San Francisco" (19721977) and "Ironside" (19671975). He appeared with Jose Ferrer in the Broadway production of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize-winning play "The Shrike" (1952) and made his movie debut in 1955 in a film adaption of the play, again appeared opposite Jose Ferrer. Prior to becoming an actor, Teal attended the University of California, Los Angeles. He reprised the role of Judge Hanavan in "The Safe Guard" (episode 8) and "The Photographer" (episode 18). (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. Then, from 1965 to 1968, she starred on Lost in Space as family . He also had a recurring role as Nock-Ay-Del in the western "The High Chaparral" (19671971). Other westerns in which he gueststarred include "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). She appeared in nearly 40 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost four decades. June Lockhart is an American actress, beginning a film career in the late 1930s in such films at A Christmas Carol and Meet Me in St. Louis. June Lockhart. He has appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 50 years. Moorehead made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the title role in "Miss Bertie" (episode 90). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner, "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, and "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen. She has appeared in 12 television shows in five-years. Geer's film appearances include the romantic comedies "Hero at Large" (1980), starring John Ritter, and "Coast to Coast" (1980), starring Robert Blake, the John Cassavettes film "Love Streams" (1984), in which he co-starred with wife Gena Rowlands, and the action crime drama "Stick" (1985), starring Burt Reynolds and Candice Bergman. Kroeger made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ansel Bain in "Closer than a Brother" (episode 98). He portrayed Owny in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17), Chet Packard in "Shivaree" (episode 19), Eli Flack in "The Hawk" (episode 29), Sully Hobbs in "The Patsy" (episode 41) , Cass Callicott in "Day of the Hunter" (episode 55), Jess in "Mail Order Groom" (episode 56), John Beaumont in "Shotgun Man" (episode 69), Hank Clay in "Face of Yesterday" (episode 95), Will Temple in "The Journey Back" (episode 115), John Gangling in "Incident At Line Shack Six" (episode 156), and Sam Gibbs in "Old Man Running" (episode 166). Scott made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mary Halpern in "Tension" (episode 45). 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). He guest-starred in several other popular westerns, including "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "The Guns of Will Sonnett" (19671969), starring Walter Brennan and Dack Rambo, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. John Gilbert is the son of Herschel Burke Gilbert, composer of THE RIFLEMAN theme song. He is best-remembered for his portrayal of Dr. Stephen Jackson in the CBS soap opera "The Guiding Light" (19651981). Richards appeared in three episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Reed Barns in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11), Dave Chester in "Gunfire" (episode 126), and John Keeler in "Tinhorn" (episode 134). He also guest-starred in the western "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors. He appeared in 65 movies and television shows during a career spanning 35 years. Williams is recognizable to fans of the television series "Adventures of Superman," in which he played a sadistic character in one of the show's early episodes, "The Evil Three." He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Line Boss in "The Young Englishman" (episode 12). Before June Lockhart assumed the role of Ruth Martin on the long-running TV series, Lassie, actress Cloris Leachman had the role. Gloria DeHaven, born Gloria Mildred DeHaven, is an American stage, film and television actress who began acting as a child. As a character actor, Moss specialized in crafting urbane villains of various ethnicities. Over a little more than a decade, Cousins guest-starred in 11 movies and television shows. She guest-starred in virtually all of the major westerns of her time, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He made uncredited appearances in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11) and "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). He also guest-starred in various popular shows of the 1960s through the 80s, including the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967), the comedy "The Flying Nun" (19671970), the police dramas "Adam-12" (19681975) and "Mod Squad" (19681973), the Aaron Spelling action series "Charlie's Angels" (19761981) and the comedy whodunit series "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996). Kirkwood made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Bourbon in "The Horsetraders" (episode 60). He has appeared in 20 movies and television shows during his 30-year career. He appeared in numerous television shows, including "You Are There," "The Lone Ranger," "Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre," "The Californians," "The Texan," "Tales of Wells Fargo," "Dennis the Menace," "Wagon Train," "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," and "Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color." Garver made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the waitress in "The Queue" (episode 110). In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Fredericks guest-starred in a number of other high-profile westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, "Bat Masterson" (19581961), starring Gene Barry, "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. He guest-starred in many popular shows, including "The Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the family comedies "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968) and "Mister Ed" (19581966), the iconic crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), and the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). The American Rifleman is the official journal of the National Rifle Association of America (NRA). (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 one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Stroud in "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). After the show was cancelled, he returned to his earlier civil service career. 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