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Lorne Greene Biography (Actor, Radio Personality and Singer Known for His Role as ‘Ben Cartwright’ in TV Series ‘Bonanza’)

Birthday: February 12, 1915 (Aquarius)

Born In: Ottawa, Canada

Advanced Search 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. Although he was already active as an actor, it was his appearance in one episode of the TV series ‘Wagon Train’ in 1959 that brought him to the attention of the ‘Bonanza’ producers. Even before he joined the ‘Bonanza’ team, he was popular amongst the viewers as the lead in ‘Sailor of Fortune’ in 1957. Lorne was also a singer who collaborated on two ‘Bonanza’ albums with co-stars Dan Blocker, Michael Landon, and Pernell Roberts. As a solo artiste, he recorded the album ‘Welcome to the Ponderosa’, which reached No. 35 on the Billboard chart. He had several popular singles to his credit, including ‘As Time Goes By’ and ‘You Make Me Feel So Young.’ Decorated with the honor of an Officer of the Order of Canada’, Greene was also the recipient of several other awards. Canada Post honored him by featuring him on a 51-cent postage stamp in 2006. Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lf-7zS1Mfg Image Credit http://www.bonanzaboomers.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=21807 Previous Next

Birthday: February 12, 1915 (Aquarius)

Born In: Ottawa, Canada

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Also Known As: Lyon Himan Green

Died At Age: 72

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Nancy Deale (m. 1961–1987), Rita Hands (m. 1938–1960)

father: Daniel Green

mother: Dora Greene

children: Belinda Susan Bennet, Charles Greene, Gillian Greene

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Height: 6'0" (183 cm), 6'0" Males

Died on: September 11, 1987

place of death: Santa Monica, California, United States

Cause of Death: Pneumonia

Notable Alumni: Queen's University At Kingston

Ancestry: Russian Canadian

City: Ottawa, Canada

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education: Queen's University At Kingston

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  What role did Lorne Greene play on the TV series "Bonanza?"

  Lorne Greene portrayed the character Ben Cartwright, the patriarch of the Cartwright family, on the popular Western TV series "Bonanza."

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  What instrument did Lorne Greene play in addition to acting?

  Lorne Greene was also a talented musician who played the bass and sang, releasing several albums during his career.

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  Did Lorne Greene serve in the military?

  Yes, Lorne Greene served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II as a pilot.

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  What was Lorne Greene's first major acting role?

  Lorne Greene's first major acting role was on the TV series "Bonanza," which ran from 1959 to 1973 and became a television classic.

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  Did Lorne Greene have any notable film roles?

  Lorne Greene appeared in several films throughout his career, including "Peyton Place" and "Earthquake."

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Canadian CelebritiesCanadian MenTall CelebritiesTall Male CelebritiesAquarius Actors Childhood & Early LifeLorne Greene was born on February 12, 1915, in Ottawa, Ontario, to Dora and Daniel Green, a shoemaker. His parents were Russian Jewish immigrants. Lorne was named Lyon Himan Green at his birth, but it is not known when he began using ‘Lorne’, or when he added an ‘e’ to Green.He attended Queen's University in Kingston, where he took an interest in broadcasting for the campus radio station CFRC. He gave up on a career in chemical engineering to follow his dream career in acting.After studying acting at New York’s Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre, he returned to Canada in 1939. During the World War II, he served as a Flying Officer in the Royal Canadian Air Force.Continue Reading Below