Lorne Greene was a Canadian-American actor best known for his roles in Bonanza, Battlestar Galactica, and his work as a newscaster. He was known for his deep, smooth voice and his portrayal of authoritative characters throughout his career.
Personal and Family Life
Lorne Greene was born as Lyon Chaim Green on February 12, 1915, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. He was married twice, first to Rita Merle Hands and later to Nancy Deale, with whom he had one child. Greene had four children in total and was a loving grandfather to five grandchildren.
Death and Legacy
Lorne Greene passed away at the age of 72 on September 11, 1987, in Santa Monica, California, from pneumonia following heart surgery. His impactful career left a lasting legacy, particularly for fans of classic television and film.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Buccaneer | 1958-12-11 | Mercier |
| Earthquake | 1974-11-15 | Sam Royce |
| Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack | 1979-01-01 | Cmdr. Adama |
| Peyton Place | 1957-12-13 | District Attorney |
| Autumn Leaves | 1956-08-01 | Mr. Hanson |
| The Silver Chalice | 1954-12-20 | Peter |
| Battlestar Galactica | 1978-09-16 | Commander Adama |
| Bonanza | 1959-09-12 | Ben Cartwright |
| Roots | 1977-01-23 | John Reynolds |
| Code Red | 1981-09-20 | Battalion Chief Joe Rorchek |