Harry Hickox was an American radio, stage, film and television actor. Robert Francis Vaughn was an American actor born in New York to show-business parents: his father Walter was a radio actor and his mother, Marcella, was a stage actress. During his 20 years as an actor, Farr appeared in a few movies and over 30 television shows, including several episodes of "Perry Mason" (19571966). Many of his early film roles were uncredited as he began his career playing a variety of juvenile bit parts. In addition to his many appearances as a stuntman, DeNormand made two appearances as an actor in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a townsman in "The Photographer" (episode 18) and "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). He played the role of judges in several episodes of "Perry Mason" (19571966). Sarah Taft was an American film and television actress. Reason guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the action crime drama "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the macabre anthology series "Thriller" (19601962), the private detective series "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the science fiction cult classic "Star Trek" (19661969) and the espionage action adventure "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. Virtually all of his early roles were uncredited. Charles Seel, born Charles Frederick Seel, was an American film and television actor. Although he was a highly recognizable villain throughout most of his acting career, in later years he played more comedic roles, becoming more winsome, if still grizzled and slightly crazed. He appeared in more than 160 movies and television shows during his 55-year career. Cook guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Andy Carr in "Sheer Terror" (episode 113). He has appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows in a career spanning just two decades. He began acting as a child, appearing in the radio soap opera "Portia Faces Life." She made two appearances in The RIFLEMAN, portraying a townswoman in "The Woman" (episode 32) and Callie Sawyer in "The Horsetraders" (episode 60). His earliest credited role was playing Jack in the RKO comedy special "Heart Troubles" (1949), which co-starred Wally Brown. [1][3] Mathers played the Beaver for six years, appearing in all 234 episodes of the series. Briggs made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Eli Manse in "The Jailbird" (episode 73) and Artie Quint in "Short Rope for a Tall Man" (episode 103). She also had recurring roles in two shows, playing WAC Corporal in the comedy "The Phil Silvers Show" (19551959) and Amby McAllister in the western "Gunslinger" (1961), co-starring Tony Young and Preston Foster. Claude Akins was an American actor of stage, film and television. Zevala; "Richard Diamond, Private Detective" (19571960), starring David Janssen; the courtroom drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr; "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964); and "The Untouchables" (19591963), starring Robert Stack. Tyburn made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Deputy Ben in "The Bullet" (episode 163). Kay Cousins Johnson, born Kay Levy, was an American actress who worked primarily in television. Stone also appeared in three episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing Oat Jackford in "Home Ranch" (episode 2), Ben Stark in "Trail of Hate" (episode 77) and the Marshal in "The Bullet" (163). David Leland was an American actor who worked primarily in television, appearing in 14 TV shows and movies during a decade-long career. He tended to be cast as Spaniards or Latinos, appearing in uncredited roles and bit parts in several films, including the comedy "My Favorite Spy" (1951), starring Bob Hope and Hedy Lamarr, the crime drama "Madigan" (1968), starring Richard Widmark, Henry Fonda and Inger Stevens, the drama "Crisis" (1950), starring Cary Grant and Jose Ferrer, and the westerns "Joe Kidd" (1972), starring Clint Eastwood, and "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), starring Yul Brynner. The successful spy series made Vaughn an international TV star, but he wanted to return to film, which he did in 1968, in "Bullitt," starring Steve McQueen. Her film roles included Angela in the sci-fi film "Crack in the World" (1965), starring Dana Andrews; Mrs. Johnson in the action film "10 to Midnight" (1983), starring Charles Bronson; Sara Beecham in the action film "Messenger of Death" (1988), starring Charles Bronson; and a bit part (the second woman in the shelter) in the comedy "Scrooged" (1988), starring Bill Murray. True Theater" (19531962). He also worked as a dialogue coach in his early career. He also guest-starred in the westerns "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. Scotti became well-known as a versatile character actora man with a thousand faces. As part of the 1st Australian Army Amenities Entertainment Unit, known as "The Islanders," he entertained Australian troops in various combat areas. Frank Dekova was an Italian-American stage, film and television actor. Cliff Osmond, born Clifford O. Ebrahim, is a veteran American film and television actor, and also a drama teacher, producer, writer and director. Allen made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing the part of Sweeney in "Miss Bertie" (episode 90). X Brands made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Pretty Man Longden in "The Clarence Bibbs Story" (episode 104). [19], In 2001, he appeared on a special episode of Weakest Link titled "Child TV stars edition," where he got voted off in the first round. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller; "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN's Chuck Connors; and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. (1970), starring So Yamamura, Jason Robards and Joseph Cotten; and an uncredited bit part in Mel Brooks' western spoof "Blazing Saddles" (1974), starring Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder and Slim Pickens. Mary Jo Tierney made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Holly in "The Shattered Idol" (episode 120). He had a few roles in memorable films, including Dan in the romance "Magnificent Obsession" (1954), starring Jane Wyman and Rock Hudson; Dr. Hugo Wagner in the B-movie horror cult classic "I Was a Teenage Werewolf" (1957), starring Michael Landon and Whit Bissell; and an uncredited role as a newspaper vendor in the musical "Thoroughly Modern Millie" (1967), starring Julie Andrews. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Later that year, he appeared in the American adaptation of "Bonaventure" for Universal Pictures, entitled "Thunder on the Hill" (1951), in which he performed opposite Claudette Colbert and Ann Blyth. He spent many years working as a professor, first at Indiana University teaching acting in radio and television, then later at Butler University, a private university in Indianapolis, Indiana, where he worked from 1971 to 1986. He made only one appearance, portraying bartender Ben Tooker, in "Heller" (episode 62). He appeared in the crime drama "M Squad" (19571960) and several westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Bronco" (19581962), starring Ty Hardin, "The Restless Gun" (19571959), starring John Payne, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, and "Laredo" (19651967), starring Neville Brand, Peter Brown and William Smith. Mills made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joshua Snipe in "The Sister" (episode 9) and Jake Owens in "The Jealous Man" (episode 136). Bradford made his television debut in the crime drama series "Craig Kennedy, Criminologist" (1952). She appeared in a number of low-budget films, including "Gunn" (1967) and "The Mini-Skirt Mob" (1968) and continued to work in television in the 1960's through 1980, including appearances in episodes of "Batman" (1966), "Lost in Space" (1965), "Star Trek" (1966), "The Wild Wild West" (1965), "Barnaby Jones" (1978), a starring turn in "Brenda Starr, Reporter" (1979), and "Charlie's Angels" (1980). Knapp's film debut was in "Rogue River" (1949), starring Rory Calhoun and Peter Graves. He appeared in more than 270 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 30 years. John Dehner was an American actor of radio, film and television. After he graduated from Carnegie Mellon University, Kuter began acting and directed more than 50 plays. In addition to acting, Fujioka worked as a public school teacher in Hawaii. He appeared in more than 160 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 60 years. Baynes Barron was an American actor. Following that experience, he decided to leave college and continue acting. After serving in the United States Marines during World War II, Hoy decided to pursue a career in show business. Mathers played Theodore Cleaver on "Leave It to Beaver." The show premiered in 1957 and ended in 1963, according to Country Living. Don't fret! Steven Ritch was an American film and television actor. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he also guest-starred in "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Johnny Collier is an American film and television actor who has appeared in nine movies and television shows in a little over 40 years. Flavin made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Morody in "Lariat" (episode 67). Mathers always has expressed his gratitude for having Dow in his life. He worked primarily in television; although, he had numerous uncredited roles in film. He guest-starred in many popular shows of the 1950s, including the nautical action-adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), starring Lloyd Bridges as an intrepid scuba diver, and the crime drama "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), starring Efrem Zimbalist, Jr. Ritch made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joe Hyatt in "The Mind Reader" (episode 40). Benson had known Chuck Connors personally, and according to the producers, they hired him on the star's recommendation. Geer's film appearances include the romantic comedies "Hero at Large" (1980), starring John Ritter, and "Coast to Coast" (1980), starring Robert Blake, the John Cassavettes film "Love Streams" (1984), in which he co-starred with wife Gena Rowlands, and the action crime drama "Stick" (1985), starring Burt Reynolds and Candice Bergman. After seven seasons, she made the leap to Broadway, where she appeared in "Fair Game" with Sam Levene and Ellen Burstyn; "Drink to Me Only," co-starring Tom Poston; "Roger the Sixth" opposite Alan Alda; and also "The Glass Rooster" and "Boeing Boeing." He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Injun Adams in "The Sister" (episode 9). While serving as the creative manager for Ariola Records, Rowland discovered and signed The Cure and the Thompson Twins, in addition to handling Boney M and Japan. He appeared in more than 120 movies and television shows during his 55-year career. He appeared in nearly 90 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 50 years. Both his father Bill, Sr. and his uncle Whitey were stuntmen. He began acting in the early 1950s and worked under various names, including "Fred Foote" and "Norman Fredric," before finally settling on "Dean Fredericks." By mid-career, he was unable to build on his early success for several years, until a feature role in "Apocalypse Now" brought him back to public attention. Corby was also awarded a Golden Globe for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal of Aunt Trina in the film "I Remember Mama" (1948). Bassett made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Nat Gilkey in "Duel of Honor" (episode 7) and Sammy Morody in "The Grasshopper" (episode 63). He guest-starred in many popular shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the Disney adventure series "Zorro" (19571959), the family comedy "Mister Ed" (19581966), the action series "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the family comedy "I Dream of Jeannie" (19651970), the western adventure series "Kung Fu" (19721975), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and the sci-fi series "Star Trek: The Next Generation" (19871994). He had many notable film roles, including Alexandre Dumas, Sr. in the mystery drama "Black Magic" (1949), starring Orson Welles; Packett in the crime drama "Gun Crazy" (1950), starring Peggy Cummins and John Dall; Hugo Baumer in the crime drama "Seven Thieves" (1960), starring Edward G. Robinson and Rod Steiger; and Petrosian in the sci-fi horror "Demon Seed" (1977), starring Julie Christie. He was also the president of the Screen Actors Guild from 1979 to 1981. He has nearly 70 acting credits in a career spanning 50 years. (19641968), the family comedy "My Three Sons" (19601972), and the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969). Erwin made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joe Flecker in "The Pet" (episode 15). He teamed with Brown again in a series of RKO comedy shorts, including "Put Some Money in the Pot," "Photo Phonies" and "Brooklyn Buckaroos" (all three in 1950), and also "Tinhorn Troubadors" and "From Rogues to Riches" (both in 1951). Neise also guest-starred in many other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Cheyenne" (19951963), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Maverick" (19571962), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), and "Laramie" (19591963). (19621967), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the iconic sci-fi series "Star Trek" (19661969), the western action adventure series "The Wild Wild West" (19651969) and "Kung Fu" (19721975), the comedy "Maude" (19721978), the crime action adventure "Magnum, P.I." Wilcox made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Cass in "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). He performed in a wide range of different genres, although several of his early roles were uncredited. [2] Soon after, he starred in a commercial for PET Milk opposite vaudeville comedian Ed Wynn.[1]. 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