He also guest-starred in the westerns "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood. Tamiroff was a Russian actor of Armenian descent. Royal Dano was an American actor whose career in film and television spanned four decades. He studied journalism and radio arts in Lexington at the University of Kentucky. My Three Sons. He appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during a career spanning more than 30 years. After the show was cancelled, he returned to his earlier civil service career. Ray Teal was a prolific American film and television actor. The Seven Little Foys. He had a few roles in memorable films, including Martin in the drama "Affair in Trinidad" (1952), starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford; Al Schwartz in the Orson Welles crime thriller "Touch of Evil" (1958), starring Charlton Heston, Janet Leigh, Joseph Calleia, Akim Tamiroff and Marlene Dietrich; and the highway patrol officer in the Alfred Hitchcock suspense film "Psycho" (1960), starring Anthony Perkins and Janet Leigh. Eventually, Dano attended New York University. His film credits came in the last two years of his brief acting career, which included small parts in three films in 1978: the romantic drama "Suddenly, Love," starring Cindy Williams, the Irwin Allen sci-fi thriller "The Swarm," starring Michael Caine, and the sci-fi action adventure "Deathsport," starring David Carradine, and the following year, the Brooke Shields drama "Tilt." Ellen Corby, born Ellen Hansen, was a prolific American film and television actress. She made her film debut as a teenager in the silent film adaptation of "The Little Princess" (1917), starring Mary Pickford. 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. Corral" (1957), starring Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas, and the western "Last Train to Gun Hill" (1959), starring Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn and Carolyn Jones. He is best-remembered for his portrayals of slick, professional villains. He was involved in a sensational trial in 1927, in which his roommate, actor Paul Kelly, was tried for manslaughter in the death of vaudevillian Ray Raymond. Malley made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Liz in "The Boarding House" (episode 22). He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood, "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Bonanza" (19591973), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "The Virginian" (19621971). The series began airing on the Disney Channel in 1984, then went on to be picked up by TBS and broadcast syndication, where it was retitled The New Leave It to Beaver and ran until 1989. Other film credits include "Easy Livin" (1937), "The Great Victor Herbert" (1939), "Song of the Island" (1942), "The Captive City" (1952), "The Glenn Miller Story" (1954), "The Country Girl" (1954), "The Girl Rush" (1955), "Three For the Show" (1955), "Foxfire" (1955), "The Tin Star" (1957), "Loving You" (1957),"The Last Hurrah" (1958), "Cattle Empire" (1958), "Face of a Fugitive" (1959), "The Rat Race" (1960). He appeared in more than 80 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he has guest-starred in several other popular westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen, "Cheyenne" (19551963), starring Clint Walker, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury and Doug McClure, "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Dan Blocker, Pernell Roberts and Michael Landon. Born Harold Hochstein to a Jewish acting family, he began his career on Broadway in 1939. He guest-starred in numerous other westerns of the 1950s through the 70s, including "Death Valley Days" (19521975), "The Deputy" (19591961), "Maverick" (19571962), "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Rawhide" (19591966), "Cheyenne" (19551963), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Laramie" (19591963), "The Virginian" (19621971), "Daniel Boone" (19641970), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "Bonanza" (19591973, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). He is the younger brother of former child television star Jerry Mathers of Leave It to Beaver fame. Richard Rust was an American stage, film and television actor. Jerry Mathers was born on 2 June 1948 in Sioux City, Iowa, USA. Despite his Middle Eastern heritage, Ansara was often cast as a Native American in his early career. Allen Case was an American actor who grew up in Dallas, Texas. She made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ann Dodd in "The Visitor" (episode 58). Vladimir Sokoloff, born Vladimir Nikolaevich Sokoloff, was a Russian film and television actor. He has guest-starred in several other westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller, "Death Valley Days" (19521975), hosted by Robert Taylor, "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury, and "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness. Gunsmoke: Lt. Cal Tripp (1 episode) The Big Valley: Vern Hickson (1 episode) The late Loggia was mesmerizing as a gun for hire in "The Profit and the Lost," a season four outing of The Big Valley.He was on the other side of the law on Gunsmoke, playing a good-hearted military man who helps protect Chief Joseph, a real life character of the Nez Perce tribe. . He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone; "Bat Masterson" (19581961); starring Gene Barry, "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts; and "The Virginian" (19621971), starring James Drury. He appeared in more than 170 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 20 years. Among the many other shows in which he appeared were the medical dramas "Dr. Kildare" (19611966) and "Marcus Welby M.D." Frank Ferguson was a prolific American film and television actor. Parnell made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying the drunk in "The Blowout" (episode 43). She was crowned Miss Atlantic City in 1942. He began acting as a child and was typecast as "the brat." Robert Anacher made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing the part of the infant, Fancy, in "The Baby Sitter" (episode 52). See production, box office & company info, (based on the radio series created by) (uncredited), (developed for television by) (uncredited), Stage 5 & Stage 6, Paramount Sunset Lot, 5800 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, California, USA. did jerry mathers play on gunsmoke. Diane Brewster was an American television and film actress. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Pedro in "The Vision" (episode 66). As a young actor, Robinson divided his time between performing on stage in New York and working in radio and film in Los Angeles. Each program ended with various descriptions of wanted criminals, many of whom were later arrested due to avid listener participation. Lea made one apprearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Marge Crandell in "Smoke Screen" (episode 68). He made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Moss Jackman in "Lou Mallory" (Episode 145). Doesn't even compare with other westerns! He also guest-starred in the westerns "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Wagon Train" (19571965), starring John McIntyre and Ward Bond, and "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. Working mostly during the 1930s, 50s and 60s, Barry appeared in several popular TV series, including and "The Donna Reed Show" (1960) and the popular crime drama series "Perry Mason" (19571966). He appeared in 130 movies and television shows during a career spanning nearly 40 years. Gunsmoke was set in Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1890s and began as a radio program that CBS aired from 1952 to 1961. He has appeared in more than 180 television shows and movies in a career spanning 60 years. Williams appeared in six episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, one of six actors to portray the regular character, Doc Burrage. Benson appeared in 34 episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, mostly playing uncredited parts. He guest-starred in many popular shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the comic book hero action series "Adventures of Superman" (19521958), the anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the crime dramas "Dragnet" (19511959), "M Squad" (19571960) and "The Untouchables" (19591963), the family comedies "I Love Lucy" (19511957) and "Mister Ed" (19581966), the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974), and the comedies "Petticoat Junction" (19631970) and "The Beverly Hillbillies" (19621971). Baynes Barron was an American actor. He appeared in more than 30 movies and television shows and directed nine films during a two-decade career. Nationality: United States Execut. He guest-starred in many other westerns, including "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner; "The Deputy" (19591961), starring Henry Fonda; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; "Rawhide" (19591966), starring Clint Eastwood; "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness; and "The Big Valley" (19651969), starring Barbara Stanwyck. He has guest-starred in various popular shows, including the gothic horror series "Thriller" (19601962), starring Boris Karloff, the campy take on the comic book hero "Batman" (19661968), starring Adam West, the crime drama "Ironside" (19671975), starring Raymond Burr as a wheelchair-bound detective, the classic family drama "Little House on the Prairie" (19741983), starring Melissa Gilbert and Michael Landon, who also directed, and the tongue-in-cheek whodunit "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996), starring Angela Lansbury. In 1971, he appeared in Universal Pictures' "How to Frame a Figg" starring Don Knotts. He had more than 70 acting credits in a career spanning nearly 40 years. Collier guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Howey in "Smoke Screen" (episode 68). Behind the camera, she was associate producer of the John Huston film "Victory" (1981), starring Michael Caine, Sylvester Stallone and Pel, and executive producer of the sci-fi short film "Chip" (2011), starring Joe Amato. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows in a short but busy acting career of just 15 years. He appeared in more than 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning 30 years. He appeared in an uncredited role in "Perils of Pauline" (1914) and went on to spend the 1920s playing on Broadway, eventually debuting in talkies in 1929, in "The Love Racket." The writers got the idea from a real-life cigarette ad in Times Square. Gregory Walcott, born Bernard Mattox, is an American television and film actor. Seldes guest-starred in a few other westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Gunsmoke" (19551975), starring James Arness, "Zane Grey Theater" (19561961), starring Dick Powell, "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), starring Richard Boone, and in Chuck Connors' later series "Branded" (19651966) . Tom Handley in the crime drama "Arrest and Trial" (19631964) and Lt. Barney Keller in the action crime drama "Honey West" (19651966); however, he is best-remembered for his portrayal of Police Sergeant Grover in the crime drama "McCloud" (19701977). Deeds Goes to Town" (1936), starring Gary Cooper and Jean Arthur; the western "Dodge City" (1939), starring Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Ann Sheridan and Bruce Cabot; the noir film "Stranger on the Third Floor" (1940), starring Peter Lorre; the western "Return of the Bad Men" (1948), starring Randolph Scott, Robert Ryan, Anne Jeffreys and George "Gabby" Hayes; and the crime drama "Please Murder Me" (1956), starring Angela Lansbury and Raymond Burr. Kip King, born Jerome C. Kattan, was an American film, television and voice actor, as well as a comedian. Kendis made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Stark in "Death Trap" (episode 109). Freed was a versatile actor who appeared in more than 75 films and 200 television shows. Dawson appeared in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, "Six Days and A Year" (episode 91). Leslie made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Teresa Miller in "Stopover" (episode 107). He guest-starred in many other popular shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the crime dramas "M Squad" (19571960), "Dragnet" (19511959), "The Untouchables" (19591963), "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Ironside" (19671975) and"Mannix" (19671975), the sci-fi series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), "The Time Tunnel" (19661967), and "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea" (19641968), as well as the family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the undercover police series "Mod Squad" (19681973), the comedy "M*A*S*H" (19721983) and the ongoing daytime drama "General Hospital" (1963 present). He appeared in nearly 140 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. A man carrying a tempting sum of money is attacked from behind by someone who beats him and leaves him for dead. He appeared in 290 television shows and movies in a career spanning more than 50 years. Don Grady, born Don Louis Agrati, was an American composer and film and television actor. Before Pernell appeared on television screens as the eldest Cartwright son, he had already married and divorced his . DeHaven also had a recurring role in the short-lived crime drama "Nakia" (1974), portraying Irene James. (1957-1966), starring Raymond Burr, the family comedy series "Leave It to Beaver" (1957-1963), starring Jerry Mathers, and . He appeared in nearly 90 movies and television shows during his two-decade career. The following year, he was cast in the title role in "The General Died at Dawn," for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He continued in the role until 1962 making a total of 15 appearances on our show. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he also guest-starred in "Gunsmoke" (19551975) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Kosleck made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Joe Stanic in "Old Tony" (episode 168), which was the last episode of the series. (19641968) and "Mission: Impossible" (19661973), as well as the crime drama "Adam-12" (19681975). Following his military service, Cornthwaite earned a degree from the University of Southern California, after which he then moved to Hollywood, where he finally began pursuing his dream of becoming an actor. He had a few credited roles in memorable films, including Mr. Mollett in the romantic drama "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946), starring Fredric March, Dana Andrews, Myrna Loy and Teresa Wright; Sheriff Gus Kretzer in the drama "Ace in the Hole" (1951), starring Kirk Douglas and Jan Sterling; Frank Bleaker in "The Wild One" (1953), starring Marlon Brando; and Judge Curtiss Ives in the historical drama "Judgment at Nuremberg" (1961), starring Spencer Tracy, Burt Lancaster and Richard Widmark. Jean Allison is an American actress who has appeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 20 years. Originally a teacher, Dekova joined a Shakespearean repertory group and was eventually discovered by the legendary film director Elia Kazan. Wicker in the thriller "The Parallax View" (1974), starring Warren Beatty. Charles Seel, born Charles Frederick Seel, was an American film and television actor. 2023 TV GUIDE, A FANDOM COMPANY. He performed in a wide range of different genres, although several of his early roles were uncredited. 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). He was typecast as a shady villain, which made him well-suited for the B-movie circuit. Greene made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying George Vale in "Outlaw's Shoes" (episode 141). Cornthwaite became interested in acting after being forced to recite a line for a school production. He also had a few significant film roles, including Sgt. Little did I realize that it was just beginning." She was certainly right on target! She guest-starred in the family fantasy series "The Shirley Temple Theatre" (19581961), and the family comedy "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963). p>. William Fawcett, born William Fawcett Thomas, was a prolific American film and television actor. His best-remembered film role was one of the title characters in the 1969 feature "Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice," but he was better known for his work in television, especially for his roles portraying Kelly Robinson in the espionage adventure series "I Spy" (19651968) co-starring Bill Cosby; FBI agent Bill Maxwell in "The Greatest American Hero" (19811986); and Warren, Debra's father, in "Everybody Loves Raymond" (19962004). Galvan DeLeon guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a guitar player in "New Orleans Menace" (episode 10). Scotti appeared in four episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Alphonso in the two-part program "Waste" (episodes 143 and 144), Soto in "The Sixteenth Cousin" (episode 159), and Marcello Chabini in "Which Way Did They Go?" (19621967), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967), the musical comedy "The Monkees" (19661968), the Buck Henry spy spoof "Get Smart" (19651970), the Sally Field comedy "The Flying Nun" (19671970), the police drama "Mod Squad" (19681973), the crime drama "Mannix" (19671975) and the crime drama anthology series "Police Story" (19731977). Marilee Phelps, born Mary Lee Kukuck, was an American film and television actress. 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 also guest-starred in "Daniel Boone" (19641970) and "Gunsmoke" (19551975). Hackett became interested in acting during his high school years, after directing a school production entitled "What a Life." He also guest-starred in many other westerns of the 1950s through the 70s, including "Sheriff of Cochise" (19561958), "Have Gun Will Travel" (19571963), "Sky King" (19511962), "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "The Texan" (19581960), "Johnny Ringo" (19591960), in which he made multiple appearances as George Haig, as well as other characters, "The Deputy" (19591961), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Rawhide" (19591966), "The Big Valley" (19651969), "The Guns of Will Sonnett" (19671969), "Death Valley Days" (19521975) and "Bonanza" (19591973). Originally groomed for the lead role in "Ben Hur" (1959), director William Wyler instead tapped Charleton Heston for the part, whose performance garnered the Oscar for Best Actor in a Leading Role. He appeared in more than 300 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 45 years. 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. In 1998, he released his memoirs, And Jerry Mathers as The Beaver. He is perhaps best-remembered for his recurring role as Hop Sing in the long-running western "Bonanza" (19591973). Bill Erwin, born William Lindsey Erwin, was a prolific American film and television actor. He also appeared in the action-adventure series "Sea Hunt" (19591961), starring Lloyd Bridges; the war drama "Combat!" Rex Holman, born Rexford George Holman, is an American actor who has worked primarily in television. Despite a modest upbringing, Ames was educated in classical music, as well as opera. He landed the role of Jasper Martin in the western "The Paleface" (1948), starring Bobe Hope and Jane Russell, and he tried to develop as a character actor, mostly playing heavies, but establishing a successful career in film was elusive. He grew up in difficult circumstances, moving from the households of relatives and father, stepmother and siblings after his mother passed away. He had a recurring role as Charlie Burr in the comedy "Mister Peepers" (19521955). Typecast as a heavy, Westerfield received two New York Drama Critics awards. He appeared in more than 20 movies and television shows during a 25-year career. He studied theater arts at the Martha Oatman School in Los Angeles and made his Broadway debut in 1943. He guest-starred in several popular television shows of the 1950s and 60s, including the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the crime drama "Checkmate" (19601962), the war drama "Combat!" He had a few film roles, including the part of a country boy in the western "The Legend of Tom Dooley" (1959), starring Michael Landon; Dobie in the western "Comanche Station" (1960), starring Randolph Scott; Oliver in the drama "Walk on the Wild Side" (1962), starring Laurence Harvey and Jane Fonda; and Pisco in the drama "The Last Movie" (1971), starring Dennis Hopper. Grant Richards was an American actor whose career spanned the 1930's through the early 1960's. West in Hollywood, where he helped many young actors get a start in the entertainment industry. His stage credits include "Sweet and Low" (19301931), "Tobacco Road" (19331941), "The Iceman Cometh" (19461947) and "Paint Your Wagon" (19511952). In her early career, she was a busy performer in radio. Dark made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Ben Malakie in "Bloodlines" (episode 42). He has appeared in more than 50 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than five decades. Drury made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, playing the role of Lloyd Carpenter in "The Marshal" (episode 4) and Spicer in "Death Trap" (episode 109). 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. Osterloh guest-starred in a wide variety of genres in television, including the iconic crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, the gothic horror series "Thriller" (19601962), starring Boris Karloff, the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), starring Robert Stack, and the off-beat sci-fi anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965). He received a gold album and an award from the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers during the 1970s. He has been married to Teresa Modnick since 30 January 2011. He played Jethroe in "Blood Brothers" (episode 35), Austin Stark in "The Spiked Rifle" (episode 49), Walt Ryerson in "The Grasshopper" (episode 63), Jack Adams in "Miss Milly" (episode 84), Ben Macowan in "The Silent Knife" (episode 89), Gus Potter in "The Stand-In" (episode 114), and Lovett, the Gunslinger, in "The Most Amazing Man" (episode 151). He is best-remembered for hosting "The Skipper Ryle Show," a very popular children's show. Although better know for his role in "Broken Arrow," Ansara also thought that "Plainsman" was a better show. (3 episodes, 1958-1959) Gerald Mayer . Kelly Thordsen, born Sherman Jess Thordsen, was an American television and film actor. Evans also appeared in the iconic crime drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), starring Raymond Burr, and the sci-fi classic "Star Trek" (19661969), starring William Shatner. Baylor was perhaps most familiar in TV westerns, appearing in many of the classic shows of the 1950s and 60s, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), "Gunsmoke" (19551975), "Cheyenne" (19561960), "Rawhide" (19591965), "Bonanza" (19591973), "The Virginian" (19631967) and "Death Valley Days" (19621968). [8] The success of the television film led to the development of a sequel series, of the same title. Schallert has appeared in numerous films, including playing several uncredited parts in classic films, including a gas station attendent in the adventure drama "Mighty Joe Young" (1949), starring Terry Moore and Ben Johnson; a Union soldier in the war drama "The Red Badge of Courage" (1951), starring Audie Murphy and Bill Mauldin; a messenger on screen in the musical comedy "Singin' in the Rain" (1952), starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds; an ambulance attendant in the sci-fi horror "Them!" She guest-starred in the family comedy "Leave It to Beaver" (19571963). He also had a recurring role as Alexander Hayes in the Bruce Willis-Cybill Shepherd comedy "Moonlighting" (19851989). A familiar voice in radio, Mohr gradually made the transition to television during the 1950s. Wilcox made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Colonel Cass in "The Sheridan Story" (episode 16). In the 1980's he moved into action and martial-arts movies. His career as a performer began playing in night clubs. Sokoloff made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Grandfather in "The Vaqueros" (episode 111). He co-starred in the Golden-Globe nominated TV series, "Garrison's Guerillas" (19671968), which was inspired by the film, "The Dirty Dozen." She played Mrs. Riley in the science fiction film "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes" (1972), starring Roddy McDowall, Don Murray, Ricardo Montalban and Natalie Trundy and had an uncredited role in the musical comedy film "Never Steal Anything Small" (1959), starring James Cagney and Shirley Jones. He made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Tom Williamson in "The Second Witness" (episode 23). ", Michael Landon was an American actor, writer, director and producer, whose prolific career spanned 35 years. His movie credits include the film adaption of Edna Ferber's "Giant" (1956) starring Rock Hudson, James Dean and Elizabeth Taylor, the romantic film classic "An Affair to Remember" (1957), starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr, the biopic "The Spirit of St. Louis" (19557), starring James Stewart, "The Big Circus" (1959), starring Victor Mature and Rhonda Fleming, among many others. After making his guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, Stohl went on to appear in many other television shows and even films; however, his main professional credits were for providing narration for commercials. He had several memorable film roles, including Messala in the historical drama "Julius Ceasar" (1953), starring Louis Calhern, Marlon Brando and James Mason; General Douglas MacArthur in the biographical war drama "The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell" (1955), starring Gary Cooper and Rod Steiger; Judge Groat in the Alfred Hitchcock noir film "The Wrong Man" (1956), starring Henry Fonda and Vera Miles; and Eddington in the film adaptation of Sinclair Lewis' satirical novel "Elmer Gantry" (1960), starring Burt Lancaster and Jean Simmons, as well as minor parts in notable films, including the biographical crime drama "Compulsion" (1959), starring Orson Welles and Dean Stockwell; and the Stanley Kubrick historical action adventure "Spartacus" (1960), starring Kirk Douglas. Barton guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Matt 'Pop' Simmons in "Legacy" (episode 51). 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). Beauregard 'Curly' Smith, Frank Hardy, Pete Dawson. Walberg guest-starred in numerous popular television shows of the 1950s through the 80s, including the crime dramas "Richard Diamond: Private Detective" (19571960), "M Squad" (19571960), "Perry Mason" (19571966), "Ironside" (19671975), "Police Story" (19731977) , "Kojak" (19731978), "Mannix" (19671975), the mystery whodunit "Murder, She Wrote" (19841996), the medical dramas "Dr. Kildare" (19611966) and "Ben Casey" (19611966), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the family comedy "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis" (19591963), the war drama "Combat!" 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