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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.
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.
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.
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.
May 14, 2008 · Lorne Hyman Greene, OC, actor, radio broadcaster (born 12 February 1915 in Ottawa, ON; died 11 September 1987 in Santa Monica, California). Lorne Greene was perhaps best known for his roles in the long-running NBC TV series Bonanza (1959–73) and the cult sci-fi series Battlestar Galactica (1978).
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.
Apr 1, 2024 · Lorne Greene was a multi-talented performer whose legacy has left a mark on both the music and entertainment industries. He was a trailblazer, breaking barriers with his portrayal of Ben Cartwright in “Bonanza” and his unique style of country music.
Greene, Lorne (1915-1987) He was nicknamed “The Voice of Canada” and also “The Voice of Doom” for his Second World War baritone newscasts on CBC. He had that big voice even at high school where he developed a love of acting.
Greene, Lorne (1915-1987) One of the most famous Canadian-born actors ever, Greene got his start on the stage at Queen's. Greene was a native of Ottawa. He entered Queen's in 1932 to study Chemical Engineering, then joined the University's Drama Guild and switched his major to languages ( French and German) so he could have more time for theatre.
