Lorne Greene
Feb 12, 1915 — Sep 11, 1987 (72 years)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
17 Movies
18 Series
Lorne Greene is a Canadian actor best known for television. Across 431 episodes, He played Ben Cartwright in 'Bonanza' — the part that defines his career. Beyond that show, credits include 'Battlestar Galactica'.
72R.I.P.
17Movies
18Series
Lorne Greene
17 Movies
18 Series
Lorne Greene is a Canadian actor best known for television. Across 431 episodes, He played Ben Cartwright in 'Bonanza' — the part that defines his career. Beyond that show, credits include 'Battlestar Galactica'.
72 R.I.P.
R.I.P.
17
Movies
18
Series
Movies
TV Shows
Bonanza
1959
Sailor of Fortune
1957
Code Red
1981
Arthur Hailey's The Moneychangers
1976
The Love Boat
1977
Folio
1955
Roots
1977
The Trial of Lee Harvey Oswald
1977
The Bastard
1978
Highway to Heaven
1984
Studio One
1948
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
1955
Climax!
1954
Police Squad!
1982
Cheyenne
1955
Suspicion
1957
Shirley Temple's Storybook
1958
ITV Playhouse
1967
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Battlestar Galactica
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Vasectomy: A Delicate Matter
Theo
1986
Film
Noah's Ark
Noah (voice)
1986
Film
Highway to Heaven
Fred Fusco · 1 episode
1985
TV
The Love Boat
Buck Hamilton · 3 episodes
1979–1982
TV
Police Squad!
Stabbed Man · 1 episode
1982
TV
Heidi's Song
Grandfather (voice)
1982
Film
Code Red
Battalion Chief Joe Rorchek · 21 episodes
1981–
TV
Klondike Fever
Inspector Sam Steele
1980
Film
The Bastard
Bishop Francis · 2 episodes
1978–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lorne Greene still alive?
Lorne Greene passed away on September 11, 1987 at age 72.
What are the most famous roles of Lorne Greene?
Lorne Greene is best known for roles in Earthquake, Battlestar Galactica, Peyton Place.
How many movies has Lorne Greene been in?
Over a 47-year career (since 1940), Lorne Greene has appeared in 17 movies and 18 TV shows.
What was Lorne Greene's first movie?
The career of Lorne Greene began with Front of Steel (1940).
What is Lorne Greene's most recent movie or series?
Lorne Greene's most recent release is The Alamo: Thirteen Days to Glory, which premiered on November 11, 1987.
What TV shows has Lorne Greene appeared in?
On television, Lorne Greene has appeared in Bonanza, Police Squad!, Battlestar Galactica, Alfred Hitchcock Presents.
Lorne Greene
1915-02-12 · Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Lorne Hyman Greene (born Lyon Himan Green; February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor, 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. He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary series Lorne Greene's New Wilderness and in television commercials.Lorne Greene, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.