Later, he claimed a common lineage with the 19th century Shakespearean thespian, William Macready. He has guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "Bonanza" (19591973), "Rawhide" (19591966), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Daniel Boone" (19641970). Troy Melton was an American actor who worked primarily in television, as well as a stuntman. He appeared in numerous films, mostly in minor or uncredited roles, including Mac in the musical comedy "High Society" (1956), starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly and Frank Sinatra; a producer in "The Great Gatsby" (1949); the royal cook in "Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" (1949); as well as minor parts in the musical comedy "road" pictures starring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour, including "Road to Singapore" (1940), "Road to Zanzibar" (1941) and "Road to Bali" (1952); the romantic comedy "My Favorite Brunette" (1948), starring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour; and the musical "White Christmas" (1954), starring Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye and Rosemary Clooney. 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 appeared in "Lawman" (19581962), "Laramie" (19591963), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19621971) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). A versatile actress, she worked in a wide range of genres from westerns to crime dramas to family comedies. Many of her early film roles were uncredited. He appeared in nine movies and television shows in three years. Her full name is June Kathleen Lockhart. A veteran character actress, she played roles ranging from the "other woman" Maggie Biederhof in the noir film "Mildred Pierce" (1945), starring Joan Crawford, and the flinty Elvira Powell in the prison drama "Caged" (1950), co-starring Eleanor Parker and Agnes Moorehead, to the ditzy socialite Doris Uspon in the musical comedy "Auntie Mame" (1958). Although primarily a television actress, she appeared in a few high-profile films, including the noir film, "The Killers" (1946), starring Burt Lancaster, in which she played the role of Lilly Harmon Lubinsky; and the sci-fi cult classic, "Invasion of the Body Snatchers" (1956), in which she portrayed Wilma Lentz. Among his many other TV credits, he also appeared in "Dragnet" ( 1954), "You Are There" (19531956), "Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre" (19551957), "Perry Mason" (19581966), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Bonanza" (19621972), "The Big Valley" (19651969) and "The Fugitive" (19661967). Buchanan made six appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Grandpa Fogerty in "The Long Goodbye" (Episode 119) and the recurring character of Doc Burrage in five, including "The Pet" (episode 15), "The Second Witness" (episode 23), "The Trade" (episode 24), "The Deadly Wait" (episode 26), and "The Angry Man" (episode 31). According to her daughter, Laven thought Amanda sounded well with Ames. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "The Roy Rogers Show" (19511957), "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), starring Lee Aaker and James Brown, "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. In 1971, he appeared in Universal Pictures' "How to Frame a Figg" starring Don Knotts. Dal McKennon, born Dallas Raymond McKennon, was an American television and voice actor. Pate made five appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Xavier in "New Orleans Menace" (episode 10), Brad Davis in "The Second Witness" (episode 23), Pete Morgan in "The Visitor" (episode 58), Mogollan in "The Mescalero Curse" (episode 106), Sanchez in "The Executioner" (episode 132). Carey would appear mutiple times or play recurring roles in many TV series, including Lieutenant Michael Rhodes in the adventure series "Tales of the 77th Bengal Lancers" (19561957), the title role in the crime drama "Philip Marlowe" (19591960) and Captain Edward Parmalee in the western "Laredo" (19651967). I am pretty sure the beginning is some sort of transitional thing from a prog. June Lockhart (born June 25, 1925) is an American actress, beginning a film career in the late 1930s in such films at A Christmas Carol and Meet Me in St. Louis. Prior to his military service, Akins attended Northwestern University where he studied theater and upon returning home from his last deployment, he rekindled his interest in art and drama, appearing in his first film role in "From Here to Eternity" (1953). He guest-starred in the family comedy starring a talking horse, "Mister Ed" (19581966), the short-lived comedy series "Oh, Those, Bells" (1962), in which he had a recurring role as Henry Slocum, the family comedy "Dennis the Menace" (19591963), the crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and the family series "Lassie" (19541974). George N. Neise was an American screen and television character actor who appeared in more than 120 movies and TV shows in a career spanning more than 35 years. Baylor made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Charlie Crown in "Short Rope for a Tall Man" (episode 103). Following his service during World War II, Searl experienced difficulty reviving his acting career. He has appeared in nearly 90 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 60 years. He also appeared in the comedy variety show "The Red Skelton Hour" (19571961). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jeremy Pennebroke in "Sporting Chance" (episode 128). Lawrence made his first television appearance as a guest on the western series "Wagon Train" (19571965). As a voice actress, Garver's assignments included narrating children's programs and animated characters. G. Barnes Circus, and performing in an act with seven tigers at Jungleland in Thousand Oaks, California. Other voice work includes other hit animated TV shows"The Simpsons," "Rugrats," "Batman," "Animaniacs," "Jonny Bravo," "Spydogs," "The Super Adventure Team." She also guest-starred in other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Death Valley Days" (19521975), starring Robert Taylor, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon. West is best-known for his portrayal of the title character (and alter-ego Bruce Wayne) in the campy superhero series "Batman" (19661968). Ansara appeared in many of the most popular TV shows of the 1950s through 80s, guest-starring in every genre from crime dramas, whodunits, sci-fi, comedy and action adventures to westerns. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire, "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, and "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker. Pyle played recurring characters in several television series, including the role of Mad Jack in "The Life and Times of Grizzly Adams" (1977-1978; 36 episodes), Buck Webb, Doris Day's father, during the first two seasons of "The Doris Day Show" (1968-1970), and Briscoe Darling on The Andy Griffith Show. The entries on this table include each cover's subjects and their artists (photographer or illustrator). The actress, who recently helped open a lunchbox exhibit at the . Space made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the conductor in "The Grasshopper" (episode 63). Wootton made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Willie in "Tin Horn" (episode 134). She has appeared in 18 movies and television shows during her 10-year career. Dekova guest-starred in various popular TV shows, including the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964), starring Martin Milner; the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), starring Robert Stack; the frontier farce starring Forrest Tucker and Larry Storch, "F Troop" (19651967), in which he had a recurring role as Chief Wild Eagle; and the iconic western family drama starring Melissa Gilbert, "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983). Andy Marten made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a member of the townsfolk in "Hostages to Fortune" (episode 160). He guest-starred in numerous westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), "The Guns of Will Sonnett" (19671969), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Thordsen made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Arthur M. Truelove in "Closer than a Brother" (episode 98) and Andy in "The Score is Even" (episode 105). Mike Connors is one of four sons of THE RIFLEMAN's star, Chuck Connors. Among his other film characters were the doctor in the semi-biographical martial arts film "Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story" (1993), starring Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly and Robert Wagner; the reporter in the drama "Apollo 13" (1995), starring Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Sinise, Ed Harris and Kathleen Quinlan; and General Willard in "Memorial Day" (1998). Carey and his father both appeared in the classic Howard Hawks western, "Red River" (1948); although, they did not share any scenes together. She has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows over her career of 20 years. Patrick is perhaps best-remember for her role as Henrietta Topper, wife of Cosmo Topper, played by Leo G. Caroll in the fantasy comedy series "Topper" (19531955). Johnny Collier is an American film and television actor who has appeared in nine movies and television shows in a little over 40 years. In recent years, Forest has shifted his focus to voice acting, working primarily on video games and English-dubbed Japanese animation, including "Star Ocean: Till the End of Time" (2003), "Last Exile" (2003) and the late Satoshi Kon's "Paprika" (2006). Rowland had several film roles, including an uncredited role in the romantic western "The Moonlighter" (1953), starring Barbara Stanwyck and Fred MacMurray; Glasses in the crime drama "Crime in the Streets" (1956), starring John Cassavetes, Sal Mineo and James Whitmore; and Eddy in the war drama "Battle of the Bulge" (1965), starring Henry Fonda, Robert Shaw, Robert Ryan and Dana Andrews. He was discovered while performing in a production of Eugene O'Neill's play "Desire Under the Elms," published in 1924 and widely regarded as an American classic. Discovered by Victor Jory when she played Regina in "Another Part of the Forest," she was contracted to Paramount Studios where she appeared in several Western pictures. Ted Stanhope was an American film and television actor who appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows during his 35-year career. Cousins may be best-known for her marriage to the actor Russell Johnson, who played the professor in Gilligan's Island. Barrow opposite Chuck Connors' Sgt. Richard Deacon was an American character actor of television and film. He is perhaps best-remembered for his portrayal of Lt. Doug Chapman in the crime drama "The Rockford Files" (19741980), a role that he reprised in the TV movies "The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits " (1996) and "The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play" (1996). Darrell also had a recurring role as Sheriff Hal Humphrey in "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962). Carradine was frequently cast in horror and western genre films. In a brief career spanning just two decades, he appeared in nearly 80 movies and television shows. He had many uncredited roles in major films, including the dramatic comedy "A Foreign Affair" (1948), starring Jean Arthur, Marlene Dietrich and John Lund; the noir films "White Heat" (1949), starring James Cagney, and "The Mob" (1951), starring Broderick Crawford; the action drama "Twelve O'Clock High" (1949), starring Gregory Peck; the crime drama "The Big Heat" (1953), starring Glenn Ford and Gloria Grahame, and the action comedy "It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World" (1963), featuring a star-studded ensemble cast. Blair also made guest television appearances on "The Bob Cummings Show" (19551959), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Bonanza" (19591973), and she co-starred in "Daniel Boone" (19641970), playing wife Rebecca Boone opposite Fess Parker. Robinson made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Samuel Britton in "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). He also had various recurring roles, including the narrator in the western "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), Christopher Storm in the drama "Foreign Intrigue" (19511955) and Mr. Sandy Kenyon, born Sanford Klein, was an American voice and character actor of stage, film and television. He had a small number of film roles, including Sambo in the western "Will Penny" (1968), starring Charlton Heston, Joan Hackett and Donald Pleasance; and minor parts in the George Stevens biblical epic "The Greatest Story Ever Told" (1965), starring Max von Sydow, Dorothy McGuire and Charlton Heston leading an ensemble cast, and the comedy crime caper "Pushing Up Daisies" (1963). Kathy Garver is an American film, television and voice actress who has appeared in more than 60 movies and television shows and has narrated or produced numerous audio books and stories in a career spanning nearly six decades. He guest-starred in many other westerns, often making multiple appearances, including "The Cisco Kid" (19501956), "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "Maverick" (19571962), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Laramie" (19591963),), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "The Virginian" (19621971) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Benedict demonstrated an interest in acting early in life, participating in school productions and eventually making his way to Hollywood. He appeared in nearly 90 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 50 years. Demyan guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "Branded" (19651966), starring THE RIFLEMAN'S own Chuck Connors; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Micahel Landon; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure. She made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Fay Owens in "The Jealous Man" (episode 136). Before moving to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career, Lindsey was a public high school teacher at Hazel Green High School in Hazel Green, Alabama. Two decades later he was still working, playing Mr. Finkle in the comedy "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective" (1994), starring Jim Carrey, and the old man in the action comedy "Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult" (1994), starring Leslie Nielsen and Priscilla Presley. Jack Hogan, born Richard Roland Benson, Jr., is an American character actor who has worked primarily in television. Fields made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Billy Davis in "The Schoolmaster" (episode 86). (2002present). She also appeared in the suspense thriller "City of Fear" (1959), starring Vince Edwards. Between his stunt work and acting credits, Ford appeared in nearly 70 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. Over a 40-year acting career, Anders had more than 30 film and over 300 television credits. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he also guest-starred in "The Big Valley" (19651969). Lockhart made her film debut opposite her parents in a film version of A Christmas Carol in 1938. He guest-starred in virtually all of the other iconic westerns, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "Maverick" (19571962), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "The Big Valley" (19651969). 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. Michael Hinn was an American film and television character actor, as well as a director and producer. Barton guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Matt 'Pop' Simmons in "Legacy" (episode 51). Born Annie Goldfarb in pre-World War II France, Annie Fargue (also Farge) was a television and film actress. He guest-starred in a few other westerns, including "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. In 2002, Kiel also published his autobiography, "Making It Big in the Movies.". However, Annie has a rival in the form of rifleman Frank Butler (Howard Keel), a man she soon falls in love with. Hickox made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the stage driver in "The Angry Gun" (episode 13). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Bronco" (19581962), starring Ty Hardin; "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell; "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Previously, the two actors co-starred with John Wayne in "Trouble Along the Way." Searl made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Tom in "The Mescalero Curse" (episode 106). He also had recurring roles playing John Murrel in the western "The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters" (19631964), starring Dan O'Herlihy and Kurt Russell, and the character Mr. Turner in the comedy "Hazel" (19611966), starring Shirley Booth. He placed his acting career on hold in order to serve in the Air Force during World War II. He made his last television appearance in "What's Happening!!" While working on the set of the TV series "The Court of Last Resort" (19571958), he was discovered by Milton Caniff, the comic strip creator who later tapped him to play the title role in the TV version of "Steve Canyon" (19581960). He also guest-starred in many others westerns of the 1960s and 70s, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Laramie" (19591963), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Daniel Boone" (19641970), "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "Alias Smith and Jones" (19711973), and "Bonanza" (19591973). He also played the lead in his own comedy shows, "The Brothers" (19561957), co-starring Gale Gordon and Barbara Billingsly, and the title role in "Fibber McGee and Molly" (19591960), co-starring Cathy Lewis and Paul Smith. In television, she was cast in the title role of the short-lived sitcom "Angel" (19601961), co-starring Marshall Thompson. She also portrayed Dr. Janet Craig on the CBS television sitcom Petticoat Junction (196870). Robert Anacher made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing the part of the infant, Fancy, in "The Baby Sitter" (episode 52). Dierkes returned to his Treasury Department job, but John Huston coaxed him back to Hollywood to appear in his film, "The Red Badge of Courage" (1951). Before serving in the military, he starred with Bob Crosby on the "Old Gold Show" (beginning 1943). Both were dedicated on February 8, 1960. In later years, Tamiroff appeared in "Touch of Evil," the original screen version of "Ocean's Eleven" and "Topkapi." Cornthwaite became interested in acting after being forced to recite a line for a school production. By joining TV Guide, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. Melton guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the detective drama "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), the action crime drama "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the mystery action series "Peter Gunn" (19581961), the nautical action adventure "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965), the superhero parody "Batman" (19661968), the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973), the adventure drama "It Takes a Thief" (19681970), the crime drama "Mannix" (19671975), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973) and the family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983). The success of the production led to offers from Hollywood for Vye. Erwin also appeared in the nautical action-adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19581961), starring Lloyd Bridges as an intrepid scuba diver, Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the adventure series starring "The Fugitive" (19631967), David Janssen as a doctor wrongfully convicted of murder, and also more recent sitcoms, including "Seinfeld" (19901998), "The Drew Carey Show" (19952004), and "The King Of Queens" (19982007). Hoyos starred in the short-lived comedy series "Viva Valdez" (1976), portraying Luis Valdez. Henry Amargo, born Enrique Amargo, was an American television and film actor. He also appeared in "Three-Legged Terror" (episode 30) as Johnny Clover. Kay E. Kuter, born Kay Edwin Emmert Kuter, was an American actor who worked in film, stage and television. Between 1944 and 1993 Courtland was involved in the making of more than 70 titles for film and television. Hodgins made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the auctioneer in "The Money Gun" (episode 33). Mazursky also co-wrote "Tinhorn" (episode 134). He worked in every TV genre, including the popular sitcoms "Bewitched" (19641972), "I Dream of Jeannie" (19651970), "The Partridge Family" (19701974), "Seinfeld" (19901998) and "Barney Miller" (19741982); the crime dramas "Kojak" (19731978),"The F.B.I." I had this article & picture of June Lockhart & Chuck Connors about Branded that was in The Detroit News. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; and "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck. Jones has had roles in several memorable films, including a minor part in the war drama "The Young Lions" (1958), starring Marlon Brando, Montgomery Clift and Dean Martin; Supply Sgt. Otis made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Elliot Hodgins in "The Surveyors" (episode 54). Carolyn Craig, born Adele Ruth Crago, was an American film and television actress whose promising career was tragically cut short following a fatal gunshot wound in 1970. Tall, bald-headed and bespectacled, he tended to be cast in roles portraying humorless or imperious authority figures. His stage credits include performances in the musicals "Do I Hear a Waltz?" Hampton Fancher is an American film and television actor, in addition to being a screenwriter and producer. Lukas guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the anthology series "Four Star Playhouse" (19521956) and "Playhouse 90" (19561961), the crime dramas "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "The Untouchables" (19591963) and "Mannix" (19671975), the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the family comedies "The Beverly Hillbillies" (19621971), The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968) and "Mister Ed" (19581966), the sci-fi comedy "My Favorite Martian" (19631966), the espionage action adventure "I Spy" (19651968), the musical comedy "The Monkees" (19661968), the campy superhero series "Batman" (19661968), the fantasy comedy "Bewitched" (19641972) and the family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983). Born to actors Gene and Kathleen Lockhart in New York City on June 25, 1925, young June made her on-stage debut in a pantomime dream sequence in a 1932 Metropolitan Opera production of Peter Ibbetson when she was eight years old. Rodolfo Hoyos, Jr., was a prolific Mexican actor who worked primarily in television. Lummis guest-starred in a variety of anthology series, including "Four Star Playhouse" (19521962), "The Loretta Young Show" (19531961), "G.E. She went on to appear in many Broadway productions, including "Goodbye, My Fancy" (1948), "The Time of the Cuckoo" (1952), "Inherit the Wind" (1955), "Catch Me If You Can" (1965), and "Long Day's Journey Into Night" (1986), in which she played Mary Tyrone, a role that garnered her a Tony Award nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actress in a Play. They sometimes worked together. Born the son of a reporter/artist and surgeon, he grew up in Pougkeepsie, New York. Philip Carey, born Eugene Josh Carey, was an American film television and film actor who appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows in a career spanning almost 60 years. At the outset of World War II, Wilson temporarily suspended his acting to enlist in the Royal Canadian Air Force, in which he served as a fighter pilot against the German Luftwaffe in the Battle of Britain in 1940. He served in the Navy for three years during World War II, then proceeded to earn his M.A. Politically active, Lockhart has been involved in the campaigns of Harry Truman, Adlai Stevenson II, John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Hubert Humphrey. He appeared in over 500 roles in film and television, frequently appearing in recurring roles, including in "The Twilight Zone" (19591964). Carpenter appeared in several popular series of the 1950s and 60s, including "G.E. Vacio played several recurring roles, including Fronk in the the family comedy "Father Knows Best" (19541960) and Senor Leal in the drama "Knots Landing" (19791993). (19651974), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), the crime drama anthology series "Police Story" (19731977) and the detective dramas "Cannon" (19711976) and "Barnaby Jones" (19731980). Sweeney made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Speed Sullivan in "The Pitchman" (episode 80) and "Assault" (episode 102). Tony Rosa appeared in four movies and television shows in a decade-long career. Ralph Moody was an American actor who appeared in over 50 movies and 100 television shows. Mr. Ansara passed away at his home in Calabasas, California on July 31, 2013 at age 91. Luana Anders, born Luana Margo Anderson, was an American television and film actress. Nelson spent several years portraying President Harry Truman on stage, replacing James Whitmore in "Give 'Em Hell, Harry.". A few of his early roles were uncredited, including appearances in the cold war classic "The Manchurian Candidate" (1962), starring Laurence Harvey and Angela Lansbury, and the Disney comedies "The Reluctant Astronaut" (1967) and "The Shakiest Gun in the West" (1968), both starring Don Knotts. He continued to work on Broadway until 1958, appearing in 15 playsmostly in dramatic roles, but also making some comedic turns. She has appeared in more than 70 television shows and movies in a career spanning 60 years. Booth Colman is an American stage, film and television actor. June Lockhart was a TV staple in the 1950s and '60s, playing Timmy's mom on Lassie and Maureen Robinson on Lost in Space. He is the father of actor Kurt Russell. Despite his voluminous filmography, many of his roles were uncredited. Seeing Hackett play serious roles did not resonate with audiences, so most of his movie and TV credits are for comedy-themed productions. 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