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Lorne Hyman Greene OC (born Lyon Himan Green; 12 February 1915 – 11 September 1987) was a Canadian actor, musician, 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 .
Lorne Greene. Actor: Bonanza. Lorne Greene was born Lyon Himan "Chaim" Green on February 12, 1915, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He began acting while attending Canada's Queen's University, and after graduation got a job in radio broadcasting. His rich, deep, authoritarian voice quickly propelled him to prominence as Canada's top newscaster.
Lorne Greene. Actor: Bonanza. Lorne Greene was born Lyon Himan "Chaim" Green on February 12, 1915, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He began acting while attending Canada's Queen's University, and after graduation got a job in radio broadcasting. His rich, deep, authoritarian voice quickly propelled him to prominence as Canada's top newscaster.
Sep 13, 1987 · Actor Lorne Greene, best known for his role as patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running television series “Bonanza,” died Friday of a respiratory ailment. He was 72.
Sep 12, 1987 · Lorne Greene, 72, the imposing Canadian-born actor who served as a surrogate father to a vast television audience for years while heading the on-screen Cartwright family in the western series...
Lorne Hyman Greene was a Canadian actor, radio personality, and singer. Even though it has been more than four decades since his 14-year stint as Ben Cartwright in the TV series ‘Bonanza’ ended, this larger than life star continues to loom large for his brilliant performance.
Lorne Greene (February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987), was the stage name of Lyon Himan Green, OC, a Canadian actor. His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western Bonanza, and Commander Adama in the science fiction movie and subsequent TV Series Battlestar Galactica.