Active since 1990, he has recorded eight studio albums, and has charted more than twenty singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks (now Hot Country Songs) charts.His highest-charting hits are "What Kind of Fool Do You Think I Am" (1992), "Tender Moment" (1993 . 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. January 1966
Lola received critical acclaim for her performances in A Cold Wind in August (1961), Joy House (1964) and How I Spent My Summer Vacation (1967) (TV). - 428 The Witness
After graduating, he was cast in the summer stock production of "A
also had small parts in screen classics such as 'From here to
Director Jack Arnold said that Williams gave an Oscar-worthy
Many fans consider her breakout role as a scantily clad heroine, Kay Lawrence, in "Creature from the Black Lagoon". He attended Arkansas State Teachers
supporting player, Sloane also appeared with Welles in Journey Into
We're used to seeing this kid cowboy wander around which TV town? 26 March 1972. Ida, a bleached blonde, came to Hollywood in 1934 and played small and
He
late 1929 and he would play Sam Spade in the 1931 movie 'Dangerous
Dawn Elberta Wells was born on October 18, 1938 in Reno, Nevada. When he went to New York,
He was blacklisted
He was a well-known Shakespearean actor in the 1930's in England. 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". detective series 'Barnaby Jones'. 42,874 listeners. - "Ross Marquette" Season 2 Ep 56 "The Dark Gate" 4 March 1961
In 1956, she appeared in the film that would immortalize her best, "The Ten Commandments" (1956). result of a severe allergic reaction to the silver makeup, his part was
He graduated from Detroit's Redford High School in 1951, where he had been active in many school activities. was brought into film making, Hull
leading roles and even more character parts over the years. His best known songs include 1972's "Daddy Don't You Walk So Fast", "Years" (1980), his vocal version of "Red Roses for a Blue Lady" (1965), and his signature song, "Danke Schoen" (1963). He is known for his roles as Little Joe Cartwright in Bonanza, Guy Williams may refer to: Prior to World War II, in which he
She worked for the Australian news show "Midday" and interviewed such talents as Julia Roberts, Eddie Murphy and Tom Hanks, to name a few. as an assistant editor. But he could also act in dramas. action and drama projects. December 1961
Even in The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965),
Learn More Starting at $ 350 per event Request Free Quote generally vicious demeanor, then metamorphosed into a star of both
In the following years, Zsa Zsa played supporting roles in films such as "Lili" (1953) and "3 Ring Circus (1954). BET YOUR LIFE with Groucho Marx. Examples of items on this list include Ron Howard and Joan Van Ark. Raid on Entebbe in 1977, Act of Vengeance in 1986, The Sea Wolf in
would play the nice guy with the heart of gold who was still a nice guy
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. Taylor
animator for Walt Disney Studios, then worked as a disc jockey and a
Galactica's Commander Adama and probably the most prolific,
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:-
He made his first single, "Hey Porter", for Sun Records in 1955. his work. He first essayed Jimmy in 1938's Charlie Chan in
Find the shows that do not belong in these classic TV lineups, 3 Must See Episodes | February 27 - March 5. Virgil W. Vogel began his career at Universal in 1940,
After more than a decade as a stage performer and radio
Medina appeared as Margarita Cortazar in four episodes of Walt Disney's "Zorro" (1957), and as Diana Coulter in two episodes of Richard Boone's "Have Gun - Will Travel" (1957). Hillary Scott. costume designer Edward Stevenson and actor Houseley Stevenson Jr. Bobby Joe in the satirical "Glory! Online Credits & more info. Andy Klyde's biography page about Haskell "Buzzy" Boggs. Credits & more info, - "Peter Kane" Season 3 Ep 94 "The Crucible" 8
although he occasionally played opposite types in several comedies, and
Cameron Mitchell was the son of a minister, but
(1981), Beer (1985), Whoops Apocalypse (1988), Forest Warrior (1996) and Beach Movie (1998). With the character's architectural savvy and university education, Adam had a lot to be proud of. Most recently, she had the role of Elise Summers in "Chez upshaw" (2011). camera as a director, writer and producer. together quite frequently, including the TV movie, Berlin Affair (1970)
"Ride Lonesome" (along side Pernell Roberts) on the big screen, adding
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 . Savalas incurred audience hisses as Pontius Pilate. Wanted (1949)'. roles on Broadway and on tour. It is unclear as to Zsa Zsa's birth year: sources vary from 1917 to 1919. 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. 1962
saleswoman
he played the title role in "The Incredible Shrinking Man" (1957). 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. Gentleman from
"The Magnificent Seven" in 1960. When better roles did not materialize Ida stepped behind the
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Most recently Walcott was back on screen as a potential film backer in the Tim Burton ode to Hollywood's director, Ed Wood (1994). would also help host "The U.S. Royal Showcase (1952)". She returned to the screen in Robert Aldrich's adaptation of the lesbian-themed drama The Killing of Sister George (1968). - "Will Flanders" Season 4, Ep 15 "The Colonel" 6 January 1963. He was a co- star in the TV series Mr. Lucky and after his performance in "The Great Race" CBS cast him in what was to become his most famous part, Secret Service agent Artemus Gordon in The Wild Wild West. also famous for dating Ronald Reagan. The actor pictured here was nominated for an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance in which action movie franchise? - "Mark Burdette" Season 1 Ep 2 "Death on Sun Mountain" 19 September
One of his
Credits & more info, Online
launching his career as a leading man. Ida had joked that as an actress, she was the poor
"Samuel Clemens/Mark Twain" Season 1 Ep 5 "Enter Mark
MGM as a tough talking, surly, street punk in Blackboard Jungle (1955). He was married twice and the father of four. he followed it with enormously memorable heavies in The Big Heat and
Cagney, who took a liking to the baby-faced kid and gave him
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. He did show that he had some range with
Now she said that as a director she became the poor man's Don Siegel. a number of prestige pictures such as 'A Star Is Born (1954)' with Judy
played "Dinah" on the xylophone, and Capra cast him on the spot as Ann
In
many felt was the performance of his career, though, in a striking turn
Billed simply as Sen Yung in his earliest films, the actor
Story" 17 October 1959. After a few years, he
Patricia Paz Maria Medina was born on July 19, 1919 in Liverpool, England to a Spanish father and an English mother. Walton. poetry
- "Obie" Season 4 Ep 126 "Any Friend of Walter's" 24 March 1963
Bronson's TV work included such movies as
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. Vogel later directed many
Hale did his
Below, scroll through screenshots of celebrities who appeared on Bonanza and see if you can guess them by their other famous projects and associations. celebrity in his own country and set the tough, cold, violent persona
insignificant parts. He landed an Oscar nomination for his role as narrator in Ship of Fools (1965). was a semi-regular on "Little House on the Prairie," and a frequent
He joined a theatre company in
Dan Duryea was born in Ithaca, NY and attended Cornell University. - "Jesse Tibbs" Seasons 1 Ep 20 "Fear Merchants" 30 January 1960
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. While repairing a toilet
American actor Telly Savalas was born into a
Heaven', Pa Ingalls in 'Little House on the Prairie' and of course, the
At the age of 31 he was given a role in a western, Rocky Mountain (1950), and quickly found a niche in both comic and villainous roles in that genre. He grew up in the LA suburb of Compton and
Squaw Charlie" 27 December 1964
Her website quotes her as saying her favorite leading man was Jimmy Stewart. A number of musical comedy roles also came his way again. Back in CA, Kelley was spotted by a Paramount
May 1964
- "Colonel Scott" Season 6 Ep 192 "Right Is the Fourth R" 7
He began his acting career in the late 1930's appearing in stage productions on Broadway in New York City. After leaving his position and returning home to England, he made a stop in the U.S. and was offered a Hollywood film role in 1941. When he retired
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. NBC aired the final original episode on Jan. 16, 1973. One of these parts caught the eye of a talent
with an audition for director Frank Capra, who was casting the nutty
four-year stint. preferred stage acting to courtroom acting. Her next film was the western comedy "Frontier Gal" (1945) as Lorena Dumont. info. April 1965. Returning to the stage, he made his Broadway
He died in 1974 at the age of 58. He was born in Burnley, England, and began his acting career in British musical halls. received
His screen debut came when he was signed by
best and most horrowing and dramatic episodes of Bonanza, 'The
unconventional features. During the Waltons years, Thomas starred in several well-mounted TV movies, including the 1979 remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front". - "Luke Calhoun" Season 11 Ep 359 "The Horse Traders" 5 April 1970
the Wasteland (1935) was Erickson's first assignment under a Paramount
In 1998, she founded the Dawn Wells' Film Actors Boot Camp in Driggs, Idaho. - Season 3 Ep 77 "Day of the Dragon" 3 December
"Wagon Train, " "M Squad, " "The Six Million Dollar Man, " "Mission:
limitations. November
Bing Russell is the father of Hollywood actor
(1965 to 1974). Click here for
cast in 1960. (1963), "The Power" (1968), "The Seven Minutes" (1971) and "La casa de las sombras" (1976) kept her before the eyes of the moviegoing public. - "Marshal Dowd" Season 1 Ep 23 "Desert Justice" 20 February 1960, - "Lord Marion Dunsford" Season 1 Ep 27 "The Last
Disappointed with this casting, Morrow eventually left MGM after a few
the popular James Bond-spy spoof, "Our Man Flint" (1965) and its 1967
house. 1964
She now appeared to follow her own persona around in films such as "Pepe" (1960) and "Jack of Diamonds (1967). This was the beginning of a long, long career. degree in Law, he also took part in the school play and found that he
His wonderfully written and vibrantly played role in the Howard Hawks
She has made numerous guest appearances on such shows as: "Cold Case", "Diagnosis Murder" and "Beverly Hills, 90210" She appears at conventions. - 277 Desperate Passage
He was a master of character roles, and did much of
- "Dr. Michael Jones" Season 4 Ep 112 "The Decision" 16 December 1962
renowned as a shrewd businessman and reputedly the wealthiest of the
Luciano, gaining attention from audiences, producers, and even a few of
Alden appeared or did voice work in about 2,500 movies, TV series and commercials. Hoyt Axton is shown playing a guitar known as a Dreadnought. - 292 Star-Crossed - romance
anthology "Witness," though not a ratings success, brought the novice
noteworthy movies and it was not until 'The Light That Failed (1939)'
(1959) and "The Virginian" (1962). of an American studio. discharged with a Purple Heart. Click here for Online
Unlike his screen image, Dern had come from a patrician background: his grandfather had been governor of Utah and After the 1979 Oscar nod, he would appear in only a dozen feature films in the next 11 years, not counting TV movies. character persona. debut in
She began her career as a bit player in the film Speed Limited (1935)
killed
She retired from acting at the age of 13 and is now married and has two daughters. After a semi-regular role as a physical therapist in the prime time serial Peyton Place, Canary really came to international prominence in 1967 on Bonanza. But Andy's father won't hear of it and doesn't want his son to be anything but a farmer like him. At his deathbed his family sang "This Land Is Your
going to be an actor. - "The Deserter (I)" Season 4 Ep 105, 21 October 1962
She was awarded the Emmy for her playing of one of "The Snoop Sisters" (1972) alongside the equally delightful Helen Hayes in the short-lived TV series. In 1963, he portrayed an Australian
Cortez would be the only actor to ever have his name
"Harry Starr" Season 6 Ep 12 "The Underdog" 13
More TV and movie roles of a slimy-villain
26 May 1963. Nevertheless, he was a
Loretta Lynn. 1993, and Sean Penn's The Indian Runner in 1991. - "Laura Dayton" Season 5 Ep 166 "The Pressure Game" 10 May
Largo
She left Warner Brothers in 1947 and became a
Western Big Sky, The (1952) won him acclaim and an Oscar nomination for
After an auspicious start in Brute Force
director Alfred Hitchcock. Subsquent roles in The Great Escape in 1963 and The Dirty Dozen in 1967
Ellen Corby was born Ellen Hansen in Racine, Wisconsin. He was still
ended up staying a year before returning to tell his parents he was
over to Warner Brothers which cast him in the "Hawaiian Eye" TV series. It was television where she would garner the acclaim that had
He first found. 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). Her appearances on television include an episode of "Bonanza" (1959) titled "The Spanish Grant" and "The Alfred Hitchcock Hour" (1962) titled "See the Monkey Dance". - "Dolly Bantree" Season 8, Ep 18 "A Bride for Buford" 15 January 1967. War II as a tailgunner, then used his G.I. actor a great deal of acclaim for his portrayal of racketeer Lucky
that she got a chance to
That is how, while attending Texas Christian University, he discovered on the boards of on-campus theater that he had a talent for acting. He wrote "Joy To The World" and "Never Been To Spain" for Three Dog Night and formed his own record label, Jerimiah Records, in 1978. lieutenant, Theo Kojak a character which first appeared in the TV movie
The picture was 'Her First Affaire (1933)'. Alcatraz inmate in The Birdman of Alcatraz (1962) -- a performance that
Comstock" Season 1 ep 9 "Mr. Henry
Flyer, " and "The West Point Story, " as well as many westerns. . family in
People" (1956) with John Agar, and his capable handling of that film
Griff, was in prison for nearly killing his abusive stepfather and was paroled into Ben's custody. in 1940. co-starring roles in a couple of his rugged features, with little prior
He met his son from his first marriage, who was
supernatural, as it interfered with his work". Played many
- "Teller" Season 3, Ep 8, "The Friendship" 12 November, 1961. Emphysema/Diabetes. Abbott was a co-founder of Theatre West, a Los Angeles stage company. remembered as the owner of the Portland Mavericks Baseball Club. - Season 3 Ep 79 "The Tin Badge" 17
- "Will Cooper", Season 14, Ep 4 "Riot", 3 October 1972. Jolla Playhouse opposite Vincent Price in "Billy Budd". The role resulted in the prestigious Emmy award for 1973, 74,
She played Sephora, the wife of Moses Charlton Heston. 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. She was interred at Blandford Cemetary in Petersburg, Virginia beside her second husband Joseph Cotten. Her main period of film work was in the 1950s, with other roles in "Death of a Scoundrel" (1956) with Yvonne De Carlo and "The Man Who Wouldn't Talk" (1958) with Anna Neagle. The Best Country Songs By Greatest Country Singers - Best Classic Country Songs Of All Time a
Mitch Vogel joined the show in 1970 as Jamie Hunter, an orphan taken in by the Cartwrights and later adopted by Ben. Hulls
Michael Dunn was born Gary Neil Miller in Oklahoma. Medina teamed up with British actor Louis Hayward and they appeared together in Fortunes of Captain Blood (1950), The Lady and the Bandit (1951), Lady in the Iron Mask (1952) and Captain Pirate (1952). - "Sheriff" Season 1 Ep 14 "The Sisters" 12 Dec 1959
and highly acclaimed "The Walton's" from 1972-1979 as Esther "Grandma"
sympathetic woman from the wrong side of the tracks. found a welcome home in such vintage crime films as "G"-Men (1935),
York. Voluptuous and exotic-looking, Medina was often typecast in period melodramas such as The Black Knight (1954/I). They appeared
thrown out of dozens of schools for incorrigibility. Bonanza, OR Country Singers 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. She has performed in over 66 theatrical productions, including the National Touring Company of "They're Playing Our Song!" and drama. folklorist/folksinger - he toured U.S. government work camps in the
J. Pat was a kind and gentle man, who made this world a better place for having been here, and he left his legacy on film, Biography sourced from www.imdb.com and hollywood.com, - "Harry Simpson" Season 2 Ep 25 "The Duke" 11 March 1961
J. Pat was a very familiar face on TV sitcoms and dramas for 3 decades, where he played mostly uncle and grandfather types. as being similar to Sherlock Holmes. on the radio. went off the air, Hale continued to act and even teamed up with
- "Captain Johnson" Season 3 Ep 69 "The Honor of Cochise" 8
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. In November of 2007, the Oklahoma born-and-raised singer/songwriter was inducted posthumously, along with his mother (Mae Boren Axton, who wrote Elvis Presley's hit song "Heartbreak Hotel"), to the Oklahoma Country Music Hall of Fame in Muskogee, Oklahoma, Click here for Online Credits & more
Born in the Bronx, Morrow dropped out of high
- "Ezekiel" Season 2 Ep 36 "The Mill" 1 October 1960
U.S. Marines at the beginning of World War II. to the roots, which is the Latin derivation of radical") and
The iconic Las Vegas performer Wayne Newton appears on two episodes of the hit NBC western series Bonanza.In the series, Wayne Newton or, "Mr. Las Vegas himself," portrays the character Andy Walker twice during the show's seventh and eighth seasons in 1966. because he believed some players deserved to have one last season. His most
studied with Stella Adler and worked behind-the-scenes in TV
'Argentine Love (1924)' and 'The Cat's Pajamas (1926)' did little to
She was very memorable as herself in "The Naked Gun 2: The Smell of Fear (1991), in which she humorously pokes fun at an incident. See production, box office & company info, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. led
This may be a mistake, as Howard's talents cannot hide his dark side even as Hilda falls for him. in Julius Caesar (1953). Allen directed several Bonanza episodes, including The Witness, Riot, One Ace Too Many, Second Sight, Frenzy, and many more. befriended actor Alan Ladd, who got him work in 12 of his film
He left the production due to "artistic differences." 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. With a commanding presence and voice to match he will be forever
Trophy" 26 March 1960. One of his many non-Bonanza roles was as 'Robert' in the
Sheriff Roy Coffee for almost all of Bonanza's 14 year run, joining the
- "Pete Jessop" Season 1 Ep 11 "The Truckee Strip" 21 November 1959. See production, box office & company info, Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. The two were among almost 1,700 saved in the sinking.She was
Thomas was cast as John-Boy Walton in the Earl Hamner-scripted TV movie The Homecoming. Young Andy Walker wants to be a singer, and a local saloon hostess is anxious to train him. Newton often appeared onscreen as himself, especially when a role called for an all-around Las Vegas-type superstar - from popular shows like "Roseanne" (ABC, 1988-1997), "Full House" (ABC, 1987-1995),
1933, her mother brought Ida with her to an audition and Ida got the
info, Online
sinister demeanor (and bald head) into account and cast him in a
Richard Thomas was seven years old when he made his first Broadway appearance in Sunrise at Campobello (1958). . In 1971. accent-but then, this dependable character lead spent half a century
youngest of the Cartwright brothers. But the role
to many fans, the fifth member of the family. course, folksinging. In the 70s, Coburn moved into whodunits,
info. Others who appeared in the cast over the years include Guy Williams, David Canary, and Mitch Vogel. 8 October 1967
He spoke iddish, Polish and Russian before learning English and later added French, Spanish and Italian to his repertoire. aboard the Andrea Doria when she collided with the Stockholm and sank
Returning to singing on occasion, she also inherited the Linda Lavin role in the TV version of the stage musical Superman (1975) (TV). Later, author Chase deferred to his judgment and the show became a hit -- without Abbott. talents were as plentiful as his generosity, energy and boundless
While working she took acting lessons and got her first acting job in Paramount's "Red Hot and Blue" in 1949. 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. When he left the Navy, he used the G.I. - "Calvin Butler" Season 10 Ep 329 "The Running Man" 30 March 1969. - Season 9 Ep 294 "Commitment
He had long periods of drug abuse during the 1960s, but later that decade he successfully . Top Country Singers near Bonanza, OR (14 results) This cast list of actors from Bonanza focuses primarily on the main characters, but there may be a few actors who played smaller roles on Bonanza that are on here as well. the 'Beverly Hill Billies' and the title character of the long running
Series include "Code Red" and "The Jimmy Stewart Show". After a year off the screen in 1946, she returned in 1947 as Cara de Talavera in "Song of Scheherazade" (1947). info, - "Farmer Perkins", Season 1, Ep 32 "Death At Dawn", 30 April 1960
as Big John Cannon the series' Patriach. 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. Glory!". 1960. However, with film roles drying up, she took what turned out to be the role for which she will be best remembered--that of Lily Munster in the smash series "The Munsters" (1964).
spirit. Hollywood witch-hunt era-which also cost him his radio gig as Sam
In most of her movies she was cast as the hard, but
including the leading role in Tobacco Road, a part his rangy country
His gaunt face and morose countenance made him a marketable character player, most adept at playing sinister, eccentric roles. 6 March 1966
of 30, Dehner made his debut and has appeared in dozens of films. He was an actor, known for Vigilante Force (1976), Road to Bali (1952) and Sands of Iwo Jima (1949). to
- "Swede Lundberg" Season 1 Ep 7 "The Saga of Annie
Only this time, he returned as a member of one of Wall Street's
Ross Martin was born as Martin Rosenblatt, in Grodek, Poland, but grew up in New York City's Lower East Side. When sound came, Cortez made the transition in
She has done countless voice-overs, commercials and talk shows. number of comedies, musicals and a few westerns. In addition, Astin has contributed voices to several animated shows, and still regularly appears in films. March 1965
Her real fame came in the highly
Adam stops Howard Mead from robbing Johann Brunner and his sister Hilda. audiences who took him for granted even while looking forward to seeing
She began acting as a teenager in the late 1930s and worked her way up to leading roles in the mid-1940s, where she left for Hollywood. that he became typecast as the heavy. O'Toole" 24 October 1959. at Angelus". took
Birthdate: April 1, 1986. Westerns and crime dramas. detective in the TV series 'M Squad'. where she also enjoyed a brief stint as a singer. Elsewhere". as the
- "Sam Hill" Season 2 Ep 66 "Sam Hill" 3 June 1961
Greek family in Garden City, New York. was renowned for using in her acting. She and her husband, American actor Joseph Cotten, toured together in several plays and on Broadway in the murder mystery "Calculated Risk". (1973). Bruce Dern had established himself as the movies' premier heavy, playing sociopaths, psychotics and just plain criminals by the time he was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for "Coming Home" (1978). Subsequent small and large roles earned him a
supports HTML5 video, Personalize MeTV.com to follow your favorite shows, Shop your favorite shows in the MeTV Store. In the 1970's he turned up in roles in a string of Clint Eastwood films, usually getting on the wrong side of the the taciturn Eastwood. was one of the best and most plausible ghost stories ever to come out
- "Frederick Kyle" Season 1 Ep 18 "House Divided"
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