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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 was a Canadian-born actor who starred in the long-running Western series Bonanza as Ben Cartwright. He also played Commander Adama in Battlestar Galactica and appeared in many other TV shows and movies.
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Bonanza is a classic western TV series that ran from 1959 to 1973. Lorne Greene played Ben Cartwright, the patriarch of a ranching family in Nevada, along with his sons Adam, Hoss and Little Joe.
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Lorne Greene (born February 12, 1915 - died September 11, 1987) appeared as Ben Cartwright, the patriarch of the Cartwright clan in the TV series Bonanza. In addition to his role as Ben Cartwright on Bonanza, Lorne is also recognized for hi}}s role as Commander Adama in the science fiction movie...
Learn about the life and career of Lorne Greene, the actor who played Ben Cartwright on Bonanza (1959), one of the most popular TV fathers of all time. Find out his birth name, family, awards, trivia, quotes and more on IMDb.
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- February 12, 1915
Sep 13, 1987 · Sept. 13, 1987 12 AM PT. From United Press International. Actor Lorne Greene, best known for his role as patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running television series “Bonanza,” died Friday...
Oct 8, 1972 · It is the patriarch of the Ponderosa, the father's father—Lorne Greene—and he is setting the record straight about his recent hos pitalization. Some news reports had labeled his ill...
