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Lyle Stathem Bettger (February 13, 1915 – September 24, 2003) [1] was an American character actor who had roles in Hollywood films and television from the 1950s onward, often portraying villains. One such role was the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar -winning film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952).
Biography. Lyle Bettger. Jump to Edit. Overview. Born. February 13, 1915 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Died. September 24, 2003 · Atascadero, California, USA (undisclosed) Birth name. Lyle Stathem Bettger. Height. 6′ (1.83 m) Mini Bio. Handsome, blond-haired, steely-eyed villain in many film Westerns.
- February 13, 1915
- September 24, 2003
Biography. Trivia. FAQ. IMDbPro. All topics. Lyle Bettger (1915-2003) Actor. IMDbPro Starmeter See rank. Play trailer 2:02. Impasse (1969) 5 Videos. 31 Photos. Handsome, blond-haired, steely-eyed villain in many film Westerns. He was never the grizzled outlaw, covered in trail dust.
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- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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- Atascadero, California, USA
Oct 9, 2003 · He was 88. By Robert Simonson. October 09, 2003. Lyle Bettger. Born Feb. 13, 1915, in Philadelphia, he graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in 1937. He made his Broadway debut...
Oct 9, 2003 · Lyle Bettger, a character actor who became one of the movies' most recognizable villains in the 1950's and 60's, died on Sept. 24 at the home of his son Lyle in Atascadero, Calif. He was 88...
Sep 24, 2003 · Lyle S. Bettger (February 13, 1915 – September 24, 2003) was a character actor known most for his Hollywood roles from the 1950s, typically portraying villains. He is perhaps most recognisable as the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar winning film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952).
Lyle Bettger died of natural causes September 24, 2003, in Atascadero, CA. He was 88. Read More ↓. Movie Highlights. See Full Filmography. Find bio, credits and filmography information for Lyle Bettger on AllMovie - Frequently cast as Western heavies due to his steely gaze, longtime character actor Lyle Bettger…
