In 1960, she toured Australia with other former mouseketeers. She also portrayed Hedda Hopper in the Jill Clayburgh-James Brolin biopic, "Gable and Lombard" (1976). Flavin made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Morody in "Lariat" (episode 67). Henry Norell was an American actor who appeared in 14 movies and television shows in a little over 15 years. She portrayed the leading lady Catherine Bennett in the noir film "Black Angel" (1946), also starring Dan Duryea, Peter Lorre and Broderick Crawford; as well as a minor part in another noir film "In a Lonely Place" (1950), starring Humphrey Bogart and Gloria Grahame. A fairly versatile actor, Crawford has made guest appearances in the Disney family adventure series "Zorro" (19571959), starring Guy Williams; the crime drama "Dragnet" (19511959), starring Jack Webb; and the war drama "Combat!" He later co-founded the Orchard Gables Repertory Theater group and ran The Original Actors Workshop with the help of his wife. Moorehead made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the title role in "Miss Bertie" (episode 90). Russell had roles in several memorable films, including Robert in the western "The Magnificent Seven" (1960), starring Yul Brynner, Eli Wallach, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, Robert Vaughn, Brad Dexter and James Coburn. He made guest appearances in several popular series, including "The Loretta Young Show" (19531961), "Bat Masterson" (19591960) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). Prior to becoming an actor, Fawcett was ordained as a minister, and he obtained a Ph.D. in Elizabethan drama from the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, then went on to become the Professor of Theatre at Michigan State University. Sweeney made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Speed Sullivan in "The Pitchman" (episode 80) and "Assault" (episode 102). He guest-starred in many popular television shows, including the action series "Highway Patrol" (19551959), the crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960) and "Perry Mason" (19571966), and the adventure series "The Fugitive" (19631967). A fair-haired, strapping man of Swedish ancestry, Swenson was frequently typecast in roles playing Scandinavian characters. While growing up in Minnesota, he excelled at sports and music (as a saxophonist), and by age 16, he was a radio announcer at WMIN in Minneapolis. He succeeded in attaching himself to producer/second assistant director Irving Asher's unit, and after entering military service, spent two years with the same unit in Sri Lanka (Ceylon) making training films. Born in East Los Angeles and raised in a mixed culture family, he ran away to Spain at age 15 and became a flamenco dancer. (19621967), the classic science fiction series "Star Trek" (19661969), and the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973). He also guest-starred in the westerns "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. (19641968), the western action adventure "The Wild Wild West" (19651969), the Buck Henry spy spoof "Get Smart" (19651970) and the western action adventure "Kung Fu" (19721975). He and his brother Peter Graves never acted onscreen together; however, Graves did direct Arness in Gunsmoke: Which Dr. (1966). Breslin guest-starred in the ther western series, including "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962) and "Bonanza" (19591973). 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. Grady passed away on June 27, 2012, at the age of 68. He made uncredited appearances in "The Apprentice Sheriff" (episode 11) and "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). Anderson is perhaps best remembered for his television role as Harry Jackson, MacGyver's grandfather, in the popular Richard Dean Anderson series. He portrayed Count DiMontova in "Duel of Honor" (episode 7) and made two additional appearances, playing the title role in "Baranca" (episode 82) and Mario Rosati in "The Guest" (episode 165). A familiar face in western B movies and television series, many of his film roles in the 1940s and 50s were uncredited. He played Hank Fulton in "End of a Young Gun" (episode 3), Rudy Crofts in "The Stand-In" (episode 114), Matt Yordy in "Honest Abe" (episode 118), and Larsen, the Bartender in "I Take This Woman" (episode 148). He also had recurring roles playing Oliver Munsey in the family comedy "Our Miss Brooks" (19521956) and Gilly Box in the sitcom "Brothers" (19841989). Many of her early film roles were uncredited. He is best-remembered, however, for his portrayal of Juror number 12 in the drama "12 Angry Men" (1957), starring Henry Fonda. He also appeared in several war movies, including "The Sands of Iwo Jima" (1949), starring John Wayne. After the war, he began working as a stage actor and appeared in several plays on Broadway; however, he would become a film and television actor primarily. He portrayed Martin Whistler in the sci-fi action film "Trancers" (1985), starring Tim Thomerson, Helen Hunt and Art LaFleur. Did Peter Graves ever guest star on Gunsmoke? He has appeared in 13 television shows during a career spanning just over a decade. His screen credits include a Three Stooges movie, "The Outlaw is Coming" (1965), in which he portrayed Billy the Kid, and most recently a romantic comedy-drama, "Meet Monica Velour," starring Kim Cattrall, and a romantic historical drama, "Alleged," both released in 2010. He became a prolific character actor who often portrayed a sheriff in commercials, public service announcements and in print ads. Lynn Cartier guest-starred in two episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Mrs. Porter in "Panic" (episode 47) and Alice Bedford in "The Hero" (episode 59). He made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Stroud in "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). Breslin went on to play Meg Balwin in the daytime soap opera, "General Hospial," from 1966 to 1969. He is best-known for his role as Goober, the lovable bumpkin cousin of Gomer Pyle portrayed by Jim Nabors in the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), a role that he has reprised in various other shows, including the Andy Griffith spin-off series, "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." Don Drysdale, born Donald Scott Drysdale, was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for both the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers. Snider made one guest appearance on THE RIFLEMAN, playing Wallace in "The Retired Gun (episode 17). Cesare Danova, born Cesare Deitinger in Bergamo, Italy, was a television and screen actor whose career spanned nearly five decades. He appeared in more than 250 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 30 years. He played an outlaw on "End of a Young Gun" (episode 3), Walkerman in "The Safe Guard" (episode 8), a cowhand in "The Challenge" (episode 28), Jed Healy in "The Woman" (episode 32), Arnie Grady in "The Journey Back" (episode 115), Jeems in "Outlaw's Shoes" (episode 141), George Vale's partner Bo Jackman in "Lou Mallory" (episode 145), and Mark Jones in "Death Never Rides Alone" (episode 147). She also guest-starred in the westerns "The Adventures of Jim Bowie" (19561958), starring Scott Forbes, and "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda. He also worked as a theatrical and literary critic, in addition to enjoying brief success as an author of short stories. Karen Sue Trent is an American actress who has worked primarily in television. Ed Ames, born Edmund Dantes Urick, is an American singer and actor. Despite his high visibility in a wide variety of television genres, Fredericks is best-remembered for his career in B-Western movies and TV shows. Actor: Gunsmoke. Ted de Corsia was an American radio, television and film actor. He provided stunt work for several films, including the war drama "The Desert Rats" (1953), starring Richard Burton, James Mason and Robert Newton; the sci-fi adventure film "Planet of the Apes" (1962), starring Charlton Heston, Roddy McDowall, Kim Hunter and Maurice Evans; and the sci-fi drama "Soylent Green" (1973), starring Charlton Heston, Anthony Zerbe and Leigh Taylor-Young. Contreras guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Angelo in "The Vaqueros" (episode 111). Woodson has guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1960s through the present day, including the adventure series "Route 66" (19601964) and "Sea Hunt" (19581961), the family comedy "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963), the crime drama "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), and the Buck Henry spy spoof "Get Smart" (19651970). During his long career, he has worked in several different capacitiesas a second assistant director, producer and production manager. He had a few other roles in memorable films, including Ray Fremick in the romantic drama "Rebel Without a Cause" (1955), starring James Dean, Natalie Wood and Sal Mineo; and Victor Larrabee in the Alfred Hitchcock's thriller "North by Northwest" (1959), starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint and James Mason. He appeared in 170 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. James Arness landed the role of Marshal Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke where he was charged with keeping the peace in Dodge City. She is best-known for delivering the famous line "Hey, Johnny, what are you rebelling against?" Sherman guest-starred in many popular television shows, including the superhero series "Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the family comedy "I Love Lucy" (19511957), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the family drama "Lassie" (19541974) and the macabre anthology series "Thriller" (19601962). Connors and Drysdale made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Warren in "Skull" (episode 124). Upon returning from Vietnam, he worked as a photojournalist for the Navy in San Diego. Outside of film, Rowland has appeared almost exclusively in westerns, including having a recurring role as Phin Clanton in "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian. Wallace Earl made five appearances (under several different stage names) in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Clair Wheatley Carney in "The Retired Gun" (episode 17), Myrtle in "The Hangman" (episode 76) and "The Silent Knife" (episode 89), Mrs. Lovering in "Short Rope for a Tall Man" (episode 103), and Ruth in "The Executioner" (episode 142). Milton Parsons, born Ernest Milton Parsons, was an American film and television character actor who tended to be typecast playing macabre eccentrics. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Wang Chi in "The Queue" (episode 110). He appeared in 150 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. He also guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring Ward Bond and later John McIntire, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Laredo" (1965), starring Neville Brand. Meanwhile, Peter Graves played a California rancher in the movie Fury.Shortly after filming Fury, Graves headed to Australia to star in Whiplash.Whiplash was a joint production of Australia's Seven Network and the British endeavors ATV and ITC Entertainment. He guest-starred in a few popular television shows, including the espionage series "I Spy" (19651968) and the comedy series "The Bill Cosby Show" (19691971). Later, he had a brief career as an accountant and became involved in amateur theatrics in his spare time. There was a $5 minimum for a glass of beer, a $20 minimum for a whiskey shot (two bits) and a $50 minimum for a premium cigar. 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. Petit made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the young prince in "The Princess" (episode 125). He garnered nearly 70 credits as an actor during his nearly 40-year career. 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). james arness had a bad back,he was able to ride him because of his smooth gates. Snider was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1980. Graves also opened up about what it was like to have a famous brother who acted as well. Down in Arizona, youd see signs in front of saloons saying Cool Beer, not Cold Beer. Wet gunny sacks and sawdust would keep the beer fairly cool. Kagey in "The Lieutenant" (19631964), Lt. Paul Hewitt in "The Bold Ones: The Lawyers" (19691972), and a co-starring role as Captain Dempsey in the action comedy "Enos" (19801981). At 6' 5" tall, he had a large, rugged frame and heavy featuresattributes that tended to typecast him as villainous and nefarious characters. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Maverick" (19571962), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Bat Masterson" (19581961), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Branded" (19651966), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Bonanza" (19591973) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He has appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows during his 40-year career. Other western series in which he guest-starred include "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "The Virginian" (19621971) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Garry Walberg is an American actor who has worked primarily in television. In later life, Pyle made cameo appearances, notably 1994's "Maverick," with Mel Gibson and Jodie Foster, and the original Maverick, James Garner. He is often recognized for having been a regular panelist on the game show "Stump the Stars" (1947). He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts; "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; and Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. She made appearances in various popular television series, including "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962) and "Perry Mason" (19571966). He also had a few recurring roles, including Private Stash Kadowski in the military comedy "The Phil Silvers Show" (19551959), Scotty in the family comedy "Family Affair" (19661971) and the maintenance man Carl in the drama "St. He appeared in a string of Japanese themed action dramas, playing Shinyuki in the ninja action film "American Ninja" (1985), starring Michael Dudikoff, a role that he reprised in the sequel "American Ninja 2: The Confrontation" (1987); Yasujiro Endo in "The Last Samurai" (1991); Tatsuya Sanga in "American Samura" (1992); Isshin Tendo in the action film "American Yakuza" (1993), starring Viggo Mortensen. (19801988), and most recently, the romantic comedy "How I Met Your Mother" (2005present) and the dramatic comedy "Desperate Housewives" (2004present). Akins was broad-shouldered and barrel-chested, with a deep baritone voice and dark wavy hair. He appeared in 85 movies and television shows during his 55-year career. Joe Higgins was an American actor working primarily in television and commercials from the 1960's through the 1980's. Kuter also worked as a voice actor, and among his many roles, provided the voices for Grimsby in "The Little Mermaid II: Return to the Sea" (2000); Griswold Goodsoup and Dockmaster Velasco in the acclaimed adventure games "The Curse of Monkey Island" (1997) and "Grim Fandango" (1998), respectively. Jerry Oddo appeared in more than 20 movies and television shows in a brief six-year career. He appeared in more than 80 films and television shows in just over a decade. He has appeared in five movies and television shows in a decade-long career. Richard made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Fred in "Gun Shy" (episode 153). Beginning in 1954, Macready appeared in numerous television series, ranging from westerns to crime and science fiction genres. He had a recurring role as Luis Rico in the Walt Disney television series "Zorro" (19571959) and in the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), portraying Beecher Asbury. Dobkin's film performances include "Never Fear," "Sweet Smell of Success," and "North by Northwest," He announced the landmark television series "Naked City," closing each episode with the statement, "There are eight million stories in the naked city, and this has been one of them.". Katharine Bard was an American actress. Sweeney had a few roles in memorable films, including Johnny Degnan in the drama "The Last Hurrah" (1958), starring Spencer Tracy and Pat O'Brien; Cousin Bob in the Alfred Hitchcock mystery drama "Marnie" (1964), starring Tippi Hedren, Sean Connery, Diane Baker and Martin Gabel; and a minor part in the drama "A Raisin in the Sun" (1961), starring Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee. Colman made guest appearances in numerous crime dramas, including "Cavalcade of America" (19521957), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Police Story" (19731977). There were multiple famous guest stars. He was also the subject of a novel by Jonathan Held, "The Beautiful and the Profane," published in 2003, two years before his death. In 2003, he was honored at the Silver Spur Awards. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, Fuller also appeared in the westerns "Colt .45" (19571960), "Tombstone Territory" (1957) and "Lawman" (19581962). 8. Karl Lukas, born Karol Louis Lukasiak, was an American actor who worked primarily in television. Although it was difficult to shrug off being typecast after his memorable superhero role, over the years, West revisited the role in various send-ups and spin-offs. His filmography lists more than 120 movies and television credits in a career spanning 50 years. Swenson appeared in two episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing the recurring character of Nils Svenson (variously Swenson, Swensen), the Blacksmith in "The Vision" (episode 66) and Chris Manse in "The Jailbird" (episode 73). His home state of Alabama dedicated the "George Lindsey Highway" in Birmingham in his honor. 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). He also was a frequent guest on the game shows "What's My Line" and "Hollywood Squares.". He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts; and "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck. He also guest-starred in "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), starring William Boyd, "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, and "Daniel Boone" (19641970), starring Fess Parker. Than Wyenn is an American film and television actor who has appeared in more than 140 movies and television shows during a 30-year career. Davis was nominated for numerous awards in his lifetime, including a Tony award nomination for Best actor in the Broadway musical, "Golden Boy" (19641966). She guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Sergeant Preston of the Yukon" (19551958), starring Dick Simmons, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson, "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda, and "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone. He also turned in several strong cinematic performances, playing Mack in the excellent "The Defiant Ones" (1958), gunfighter Joe Burdette in the landmark western "Rio Bravo" (1959), Sgt. Although he worked primarily in television, he appeared in several movies, including the Biblical epic "The Greatest Story Ever Told" (1965) and the comedy western "The Shakiest Gun in the West" (1968), starring Don Knotts. Alden Stephen Chase, born Guy Alden Chase, was an American television and film actor. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Martin Harlow in "Eight Hours to Die" (episode 6). Larch played several recurring roles, including Lt. Michaels in the crime drama "The Walter Winchell File" (19571958), Deputy DA Jerry Miller in the crime drama "Arrest and Trial" (19631964), Gerald Wilson in the Aaron Spelling drama "Dynasty" (19811989) and Arlen Ward in the primetime soap opera "Dallas" (19781991). Thordsen guest-starred in many television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the crime dramas "The Untouchables" (19591963), "Adam-12" (19681975) and "Barnaby Jones" (19731980), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the long-running family dramas "Lassie" (19541974) and Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), the family comedy "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967), the espionage thriller "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), and the western adventure "Kung Fu" (19721975). Carter appeared in many television shows from the late 1950's through late 1980's. He appeared in more than 130 movies and television shows during his 34-year career, with many roles uncredited. Patteron made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Abe Merar in "The Debt" (episode 133). Generally regarded as the seminal interpreter of the works of playwright Edward Albee, Seldes won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play for her performance in "A Delicate Balance" (1967).  She won the Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Performance in "Father's Day" (1971); an Outer Circle Critics Award for Best Actress in a Play for "Painting Churches" (1983); and, in 2010, a Antoinette Perry (Tony) Lifetime Achievement Award. He also lent his voice to Scuttle in "The Little Mermaid" (1989). He attended Kemper Military School in Boonville, Missouri, and Florence State College, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in bioscience (the college is now the University of North Alabama, where he promoted the George Lindsey Film Festival since 1998). Lukas made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Oliver in "The Brother-in-law" (episode 5). While growing up in Minnesota, he excelled at sports and music (as a saxophonist), and by age 16, he was a radio announcer at WMIN in Minneapolis. Henry Madden worked briefly as actor, with just a few titles to his credit. William "Billy" Benedict was an American television and film actor. 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. Roope also guest-starred in numerous television series, including "Mr. & Mrs. North" (19521953), "Dragnet" (1958), "Perry Mason" (1958) and "Twilight Zone" (1960). Skip Homeier, born George Vincent Homeier, is an American radio, stage, film and television actor. Eddie Little Sky made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the Apache in "The Indian" (episode 21). Charles Tannen, born Charles David Tannen, was an American television and film actor who appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows during his 30-year career. Jennifer Lea is an American actress who has worked primaily in television. He appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Jeremy Ashford in "The Young Englishman" (episode 13). He has also had several recurring roles, including Sgt. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; awhide; "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Asa Maynor, born Virginia Maynor, is an American film and television actress. During an interview in 1983, a host talked to Peter Graves about his varying roles. He has appeared in or provided his voice for more than 200 movies, television shows and video games in a career spanning nearly 60 years. Herein, did Peter Graves ever appear on Gunsmoke? 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). He made two guest appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the rancher in "The Mind Reader" (episode 40) and Harvey Andrews in "The Silent Knife" (episode 89). He also appeared in the family adventure "For the Love of Benji" (1977) and the dramatic thriller "Runaway Jury" (2003), starring John Cusack, Rachel Weisz and Gene Hackman. Hagerthy guest-starred in dozens of the most popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Hopalong Cassidy" (19521954), "The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin" (19541959), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "Annie Oakley" (19541956), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "The Texan" (19581960), "Bonanza" (19591973), and "Rawhide" (19591966), "The High Chapparal" (19671971), and many other shows. He was born James King Aurness in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Most of his other film roles were minor, including an uncredited role in the Cecile B. DeMille Bible epic "The Ten Commandments" (1956), starring an all-star ensemble cast led by Charlton Heston; one of the voices in the Disney animated feature "One Hundred and One Dalmatians" (1961), starring Rod Taylor, Betty Lou Gerson and J. Pat O'Malley in the leading roles; and an uncredited role in the western "The Way West" (1967), starring Kirk Douglas, Robert Mitchum and Richard Widmark. Wade McCoy. His portrayal as an ambitious California politician earned him a BAFTA Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. The Western Writers of America honored Landon with a Bronze Wrangler Award in 1971 for "Bonanza" and again in 1981, with a Spur Award for Best Script for "May We Make Them Proud," a 1974 episode of "Little House on the Prairie.". He also appeared in three episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing Floyd Doniger in "The Safe Guard" (episode 8), Tom Benton in "Meeting at Midnight" (episode 74) and Bletch Droshek in "Strange Town" (episode 81).