Later, when Gable's career flourished, he recommended Dawson for many parts, includinng roles in "Libeled Lady" (1936) and "To Please a Lady" (1950). Typecast as the villain, he is best known for playing the role of the wrathful elephant handler Klaus in the film, "The Greatest Show on Earth" (1952). She is perhaps best-remembered for her portrayal of Grandma Esther Walton in the family drama "The Waltons" (19711981), for which she received several awards, including three Emmy awards for Outstanding Continuing Performance by a Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and two Golden Globes for Best Supporting Actress in Television. He received an Emmy Award for his portrayal of George Washington in the miniseries "First Ladies Diaries: Martha Washington" (1975). Cook has appeared in various crime dramas, including "Dragnet" (19511959), "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (19571960), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). He began his career in radio at the age of fifteen. He guest-starred in several other western series, including "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. He guest-starred in many popular television shows, including the action series "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960) and "Perry Mason" (19571966), and the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967). He made his film debut in "The Dark Past" starring Lee J. Cobb, William Holden and Nina Foch, and he went on to be cast in mostly uncredited or small roles in films representing a range of genres, including the crime drama "White Heat" (1949), starring James Cagney, the science fiction cult classic "The Day the Earth Stood Still" (1951), starring Michael Rennie and Patricia O'Neal, the historical biopic "Seven Angry Men" (155), starring Raymond Massey, and the horror thriller "I Bury the Living" (1958), starring Richard Boone. He graduated from Brown University and worked briefly as a newspaperman in New York. He is the father of actor Kurt Russell. One Night at McCool's. Double Life. Although her career lasted just a little over a decade, she appeared in more than 40 movies and television shows. Jurado appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Julia/Big Anna in "The Boarding House" (episode 22), which was directed by Sam Peckinpah. At the age of nine, Holdridge had a role in the New York City Ballet's version of "The Nut Cracker" in Los Angeles. Although it was difficult to shrug off being typecast after his memorable superhero role, over the years, West revisited the role in various send-ups and spin-offs. Perreau made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Heller Chase in "Heller" (episode 62)and Carrie Battle in "Death Trap" (episode 109). A 40-year salute to Lassie, featuring appearances by June Lockhart, Jon Provost, Tommy Rettig, Hugh Reilly, Charles Grodin, Phyllis Diller, Susan Lucci, Kerm. Hoyos starred in the short-lived comedy series "Viva Valdez" (1976), portraying Luis Valdez. She began acting in stock theater as a child, eventually going on to perform on the Broadway stage. He also had an uncredited part in "Geronimo" (1962), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors in the title role. Like many actors who had successful careers as children Perreau struggled to maintain her popular appeal as an adult; although, her accomplishments were acknowledged later, including a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame (1960) and a Former Child Star Lifetime Achievement Award. Meigs made three appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Cushman in "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16), Deputy Phil Rogers in "The Second Witness" (episode 23) and Sam Benson in "The Anvil Chorus" (episode 154). Most of his acting assignments in the first 15 years of his career were uncredited roles in films playing dozens of bankers, ranchers, and police detectives. Following his service during World War II, Searl experienced difficulty reviving his acting career. Kinsolving guest-starred in several popular shows of the 1960s, including the medical drama "Ben Casey" (19611966), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the off-beat anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965) and the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964). Following the interview with Connors, THE RIFLEMAN star invited Stohl to appear in the popular western. She garnered a few film roles, including the World War II drama "The Deep Six" (1959), starring Alan Ladd, and the sci-fi thriller "The Bubble" (1966), starring Michael Cole (star of the hit series "The Mod Squad"). June made her screen debut in MGM's version of A Christmas Carol (1938), playing--appropriately enough the daughter of stars Gene Lockhart and Kathleen Lockhart. Dano continued to work in film and television until his death at age 71, in 1994. She also guest-starred in numerous westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961) , "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), in which she had a recurring role as Ovie Swenson, "Bonanza" (19591973) and "The Virginian" (19621971). She was cast to play the role for her fluency in French. Scourby made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Byron Claremont in "Obituary" (episode 44). Despite his high visibility in a wide variety of television genres, Fredericks is best-remembered for his career in B-Western movies and TV shows. Hoyos made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Pablo in "Home Ranch" (episode 2) and Luis in "The Prodigal" (episode 71). Usually cast in supporting roles, he appeared in many movie classics, including 10 John Ford films, among them, "Stagecoach" (1939), "The Grapes of Wrath" (1940), and "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" (1962). Chana Eden, born Chana Mesyngier, is an Israeli television and film actress. Benedict demonstrated an interest in acting early in life, participating in school productions and eventually making his way to Hollywood. He also had a few recurring roles, including Jack McGivern in the western drama "The Californians" (19571959) and Myles Delaney in the adventure series "Bring 'Em Back Alive" (19821983). He appeared in 11 movies and television shows during a one-decade career as an actor. She guest-starred in numerous popular shows, including three appearances in the legal-crime dramas "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and one appearance in "Arrest and Trial" (19631964), starring Ben Gazzara and Chuck Connors. He appeared in nearly 50 television shows during a career of more than 20 years. Dearing is perhaps most fondly remembered for his portrayal of a motorcycle policeman in the Laurel and Hardy film "Two Tars" (1928), but he also guest-starred in many television shows, including "Thriller" (19601962), the crime drama meets gothic horror series hosted by Boris Karloff, and Rod Serling's sci-fi anthology series, "Twilight Zone" (19591964), as well as the westerns "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "The Gene Autry Show" (19501956) and "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962). He soon branched out to the New York stage and made his Broadway debut with a small role in the hit musical "Finian's Rainbow." Dekova made two guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Chief Hostay in "The Indian" (episode 21) and Carl Miller in "Meeting at Midnight" (episode 74). James Westerfield was a prolific American character actor of stage, film and television, as well as a director and producer. (1962), directed by and starring Ray Milland; the sci-fi adventure "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" (1989), starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley; the Disney comedy western "The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again" (1973); and the historical drama "The Hindenburg" (1975), starring George C. Scott. 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 also guest-starred in "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, and "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker. Lawrence Dobkin was an American television director, actor and television screenwriter whose career spanned seven decades. He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Carle portrayed Amos Blaine in "The Assailants" (episode 149). He was known for his distinctive resonant voice, which suited the sophisticated roles he played. (19641968), the campy superhero series "Batman" (19661968), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), and the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). In 2002, she appeared in two episodes of The Drew Carey Show as Lewis's mother, Misty Kiniski, alongside fellow TV mom Marion Ross, who played Drew's mother. See production, box office & company info, Republic Studios - 4024 Radford Avenue, North Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA. In New York, he starred in the popular "Thin Man" and "Falcon" mystery thrillers and later co-starred with second wife, Alice Reinhardt in "The Tremaynes," a breakfast talk show. Schnabel was cast in minor parts in several notable films, including the translator for the ship's captain in the noir film "Journey Into Fear" (1943), starring Orson Welles; Zeno in the drama "Two Weeks in Another Town" (1962), starring Kirk Douglas and Edward G. Robinson; Andrei Krupitzyn in the drama "The Ugly American" (1963), starring Marlon Brando; the first secretary in the Clint Eastwood thriller "Firefox" (1982); and a party guest in the romantic comedy "Green Card" (1990), starring Gerard Depardieu and Andie MacDowell. Most of his acting roles in television were in westerns and crime dramas, including "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr., "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, "The Fugitive" (19631967), starring David Janssen, "Adam-12" (19681975), starring Martin Milner and Kent McCord, "The Blue Knight" (19751976), starring George Kennedy, and "Police Story" (19731977), starring Scott Brady, Mel Scott and Don Meredith. 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). Lockhart starred on Lassie from 1958 to 1964 as Ruth Martin, the mother of Timmy ( Jon Provost ), who was Lassie's companion. She also had a cameo in the 1998 film Lost in Space, based on the television series in which she had starred 30 years earlier. He succeeded in attaching himself to producer/second assistant director Irving Asher's unit, and after entering military service, spent two years with the same unit in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) making training films. He also guest-starred in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961). Mark Goddard is an actor who portrayed Major Don West on the original 1965 Lost in Space TV Series. The younger version of her character in that film was played by her daughter, Anne Lockhart. Homeier played the leading role in the crime drama "Dan Raven" (19601961) and later played the recurring role of Dr. Hugh Jacoby in the medical drama "The Interns" (19701971). Lynch played several recurring roles, including the lieutenant in the crime drama "The Plainclothesman" (19491954), Pablo in the Disney adventure series "Zorro" (19571959), Andy Gorman in the western "The Tall Man" (19601962), Lt. Thomas Brand in the crime drama "Checkmate" (19601962), Lt. Det. He became an actor and assistant director through the Moscow Art Theatre. He also guest-starred in several other westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Lawman" (19581962), starring John Russell and Peter Brown, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon, "Bat Masterson" (1958, 1961), starring Gene Barry, and "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ben Todd in "Conflict" (episode 155). His credits as a voice actor include the animated series "Smurfs" (19811990) and "What's New, Scooby-Doo?" He received the 1949 Glenn Ford Award at Santa Monica High School and a UCLA Best Actor award in 1952. She is probably best remembered for her role as Terry Williams (appearing from 1953 to 1958) on "The Danny Thomas Show." Henry Allin was an American actor. Lockhart starred on Lassie from 1958 to 1964 as Ruth Martin, the mother of Timmy ( Jon Provost ), who was Lassie's companion. to Marlon Brando in the outlaw biker film "The Wild One" (1953). He began his career with the TV western "Trackdown" (19571959), in which he played Texas Ranger Hoby Gilman. 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