Joe Bassett, born Joseph George Bassett, was an American film and television actor who appeared in 48 television shows and movies in a 13-year career. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jackson in "The Dead-Eyed Kid" (episode 20). In his only leading role, he played Michael in the sci-fi film "Five" (1951). He appeared in nearly 300 movies and television shows during a career spanning 35 years, sometimes working as a stuntman. Born and raised in the Bronx, he began his acting career while attending Penn State University, making his Broadway debut in the 1942 production, "Johnny Two by Four." Pick Temple was an American cowboy folksinger. He played Sandy in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11), Jerry in "Shivaree" (episode 19), Karl Hollis in "Gunfire" (episode 126), and Trooper Coley in "The Assailants" (episode 149). He made guest-starred in numerous popular TV series of the 1950s and 60s, including several appearances in the crime drama series "Boston Blackie" (19511953), the Ann Francis detective series, "Honey West" (1966) and the David Carradine series, "Kung Fu" (1974). He also guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Maverick" (19571962), starring James Garner, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure. Coburn made two guest appearances on THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cy Parker in "The Young Englishman" (episode 13) and Ambrose in "The High Country" (episode 122). The majority of Lawrence's early roles were uncredited. He provided stunt work for several films, including the war drama "The Desert Rats" (1953), starring Richard Burton, James Mason and Robert Newton; the sci-fi adventure film "Planet of the Apes" (1962), starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter and Maurice Evans; and the sci-fi drama "Soylent Green" (1973), starring Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe and Leigh Taylor-Young. Hoyos starred in the short-lived comedy series "Viva Valdez" (1976), portraying Luis Valdez. Ingram's film credits include the role of God in the drama "The Green Pastures" (1960) and the Devil in "Cabin in the Sky" (1943); Tilney in the romantic comedy "The Talk of the Town" (1942), starring Cary Grant, Jean Arthur and Ronald Colman; Sgt. He served in the Air Force and initially tried to break into show business in New York. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Sam Moody in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17). In recent years, Forest has shifted his focus to voice acting, working primarily on video games and English-dubbed Japanese animation, including "Star Ocean: Till the End of Time" (2003), "Last Exile" (2003) and the late Satoshi Kon's "Paprika" (2006). Ian Murray made appearances in seven episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing the recurring character of Harley Hannabury in six, including "The Challenge" (episode 28), "Blood Brothers" (episode 35), "Obituary" (episode 44), "The Fourflusher" (episode 72), "Meeting at Midnight" (credited as "Old Man")(episode 74), and "The Illustrator" (episode 88). He also hosted the annual long-running NBC coverage of the "Tournament of Roses Parade" with Kelly Lange. Playing to type, Thordsen was frequently cast as lawmen. His appearance portraying a Marine Corps drill instructor in "Battle Cry" (1955) landed him a contract with Warner Bros., and his portrayal of Sgt. She also guest-starred in the westerns "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson; and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; awhide; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. (19561957), Justinian Tebbs in the western "The Adventures of Jim Bowie" (19561958), Major Karl Richmond in the adventure series "Steve Canyon" (19581960), Lieutenant Manny Harris in the Raymond Chandler crime drama "Phillip Marlowe" (19591960), Mr. Leander Pomfritt in the family comedy "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (19591963), Admiral Hargade in. He was a regular on the last major network radio show "Yours Truly Johnny Dollar," which ended in 1962. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during his 30-year career. Lucas finds himself attracted to a young widow who stops in North Fork on her way to claim an inheritance. Elam made five guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying different characters in each episode. Michael Greene is an American film and television actor. He guest starred in shows of almost every genre, but was seen with most frequently in detective shows and westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19591965), "Perry Mason (19601964), 15 episodes of "Shane" (1966), "The Big Valley" (19661968), "The Virginian" (19731971), "The Streets of San Francisco" (19761977) and "Charlies's Angels" (1978). He appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows and in a career spanning almost 30 years. In the 1950's until his death in 1961, he worked primarily in film and television. He studied journalism and radio arts in Lexington at the University of Kentucky. Despite his many film and television credits, Wilson is best-remembered for portraying Mr. Whipple, the finicky grocery store manager in the Charmin commercials, which he played for 25 years. Hogan made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joe Carson in "Stranger at Night" (episode 36) and Rudy Gray in "The Man from Salinas" (episode 130). Kelton Garwood was an American film and television actor. Penelope Sue Carver guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the little girl who dies from Anthrax in "The Pet" (episode 15). He appeared in 60 episodes of "Gunsmoke" (19551973) in uncredited roles, usually as a townsman. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, and "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone. Kolinsky in the war drama "Hell Is for Heroes" (1962), starring Steve McQueen, Bobby Darin and Fess Parker; Julian Soshnick in the crime drama "The Boston Strangler" (1968), starring Tony Curtis, Henry Fonda and George Kennedy; Mr. Hayes in the biographical drama "Midnight Express" (1978), starring Brad Davis, Irene Miracle and Bo Hopkins; and a leading role as Mel in the horror film "Sleepaway Camp" (1983), also starring Katherine Kamhi and Paul DeAngelo. Mike Connors is one of four sons of THE RIFLEMAN's star, Chuck Connors. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Line Boss in "The Young Englishman" (episode 12). Richard "Dick" Keene was an American film and television actor. Lee Kinsolving, born Arthur Lee Kinsolving Jr., was an American stage, film and television actor. He appeared in 10 movies and television shows in a brief career of a little over a decade. She also guest-starred in a few other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntire, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. THE RIFLEMAN episodes were spun-off for a new NBC series, "Law of the Plainsman" (1959-1960) starring Ansara as Buckhart and co-starring Gina Gillespie and Robert Harland. Following his service during World War II, McCarthy studied acting on the G.I. He also received many awards and honorifics, including the NAACP's Spingarn Medal (1968) and the NAACP Image Award (1989). Taft guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the action crime drama "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the period crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), the family comedy "My Three Sons" (19601972), the espionage thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." The story focused on the town's men, led by Edgar Buchanan . McKennon is best-known for his voice work, having brought to life many iconic characters, including Woody Woodpecker's arch nemesis, Buzz Buzzard, and also Q.T. Born into an acting family, Hayes had a resonant voice, handsome features, and was a natural performerhe never had trouble finding work as an actor. He appeared in nearly 50 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost 25 years. Dubbins made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ben Perry in "The Martinet" (episode 83). After serving in the army during World War II, he ventured into the entertainment industry as a stand-up comic, playing at venues from the Catskills to Las Vegas and Los Angeles. (19651967), "T.H.E. In 1983, Gillman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his work as a coach, followed by the College Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Most of his many film appearances were uncredited roles early in his career, including in the romantic comedy "Caught in the Draft" (1941), starring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour; the adventure comedy "Invisible Agent" (1942), starring Peter Lorre; the noir film "Dark Passage" (1947), starring Humphrey Boggart and Lauren Bacall. After a rough start with a string of unsuccessful east coast stints, Hackett went on to become so successful that he could be the headliner at any major nightclub in the US. Carey would appear mutiple times or play recurring roles in many TV series, including Lieutenant Michael Rhodes in the adventure series "Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers" (19561957), the title role in the crime drama "Philip Marlowe" (19591960) and Captain Edward Parmalee in the western "Laredo" (19651967). Forever and a Day. Inspired by his deep hatred of Adolf Hitler and the Nazis, Kosleck made a career in Hollywood playing villainous Nazis in films. Ferguson guest-starred in many of the most popular TV shows of the 1950s, 60s and 70s, often appearing multiple times in different roles or as a recurring character. He appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jeremy Ashford in "The Young Englishman" (episode 13). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Moss Jackman in "Which Way Did They Go?" In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he has guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon. Cook guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Andy Carr in "Sheer Terror" (episode 113). Drury made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, playing the role of Lloyd Carpenter in "The Marshal" (episode 4) and Spicer in "Death Trap" (episode 109). Russell had roles in several memorable films, including Robert in the western "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), starring Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn. Luisi made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Chuley Carr in "Sporting Chance" (episode 128). Seldes guest-starred in many popular television shows, especially in her early career, including the crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Law & Order" (19902010), the drama series "Studio One in Hollywood" (19481958), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and the short-lived comedy series "Good & Evil" (1991), in which she had a recurring role as Charlotte Sandler; and the mystery whodunit "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996). She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mary Woodson in "Lonesome Bride" (episode 108). In 1929, he made his debut on Broadway, appearing in the original cast in the productions "Haiti" (1938), "Cabin in the Sky" (1940) and "St. Louis Woman" (1946). He appeared in more than 90 movies and television shows during a career spanning 25 years. In 2000, he received the Austin Film Festival's Distinguished Screenwriter Award. She made her film debut as the young daughter of scientist Marie Curie (portrayed by Greer Garson) in the biographical drama "Madame Curie" (1943), also starring Walter Pidgeon as Pierre Curie. He appeared in THE RIFLEMAN twice, on both occasions playing Deputy U.S. As a screenwriter, she composed scripts for various popular shows, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Barnaby Jones" (19731980) and "Falcon Crest" (19811990). Hopper appeared in THE RIFLEMAN pilot episode, "The Sharpshooter," in the title role. He guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the anthology series "Playhouse 90" (19561960), the macabre family comedy "The Addams Family" (19641966), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the war drama "Combat!" He made his acting debut in the western film "Adventures of Red Ryder" (1940), portraying Little Beaver. In the late 1950s/early 60s, Knapp segued into television. Collins made guest appearances in several crime dramas, including "Peter Gunn" (19581961), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "The Fugitive" (19631967), as well as the popular TV series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), in which he made several guest appearances and also the sci-fi thrillers "Twilight Zone" (19591964) and "The Outer Limits" (19631965). June Lockhart is a 97 year old American Actress. He had a recurring role as Luis Rico in the Walt Disney television series "Zorro" (19571959) and in the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), portraying Beecher Asbury. Rudley also had several recurring roles, including Sam Brennan in the western "The Californians" (19571959) and Howard Baker in the daytime drama "Dallas" (19781991). Bissell appeared in numerous TV shows of every genre popular in the 1950s through the early 80s, including "Peyton Place" (1965), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Marcus Welby, M.D." In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Gomez also appeared in "The Texan" (19581960), "Laredo" (19651967) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Sid Gillman, born Sidney Gillman, was best-known as an American football coach. He appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. He portrayed Daddy Warbucks in the Broadway musical "Annie" during the 1980s. Thor guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the crime drama "M Squad" (19571960), the nautical action adventure "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the family comedies "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963) and "My Three Sons" (19601972), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the sitcom "Gilligan's Island" (19641965), the espionage thrillers "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Hank Patterson, born Elmer Calvin Patterson in 1888, was an American actor and a musician. John Durren is an American film and television actor. He appeared in the 1937 musical "High, Wide and Handsome" and the 1938 proto-noir "Dangerous to Know" opposite Anna May Wonga film frequently cited as his best role. He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during a 15-year career. Most of his early film roles were uncredited. Hackett made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Daniel "Pop" Malakie in "BloodLines" (episode 42) and the title character in "The Clarence Bibs Story" (episode 104). He appeared on stage in productions of "Endgame" and "Metamorphosis," and he has appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows in a career that has spanned more than four decades. Bud Osborne, born Lennie B. Osborne in 1884, was a prolific American film and television actor, as well as a stuntman, working primarily in the western genre. He has appeared in 30 movies and television shows during a decade-long career. Webber made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Wes Carney in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17). He appeared in more than 150 movies and television shows during his 35-year career. Wood guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the family comedy Bachelor Father (19571962), crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960) and "Checkmate" (19601962), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967). Pete Morgan: John Harmon . She guest-starred in numerous television series in the 1950s and early 60s, retiring from acting in 1962. The series is regarded by some as one of the best television westerns ever made. He also guest-starred in the westerns "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows in a short but busy acting career of just 15 years. Cesare Danova, born Cesare Deitinger in Bergamo, Italy, was a television and screen actor whose career spanned nearly five decades. Hagen made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Billy St. John/William Havercourt in "The Prodigal" (episode 71) and Harry Devers in "The Decision" (episode 116). Schallert has guest-starred in many popular television shows in virtually every major genre, including the family comedies "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963), "Father Knows Best" (19541960), "The Donna Reed Show" (19581966) and "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the Disney adventure series "Zorro" (19571959), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the crime dramas "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the nautical adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the horror series "Thriller" (19601962), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the legal dramas "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Ironside" (19671975), the family dramas "Lassie" (19541974) and "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), the war drama "Combat!" 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