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Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Frequently cast as Western heavies due to his steely gaze, longtime character actor Lyle Bettger traveled the well-worn path from stage to screen, making a name for himself on such small screen oaters as Rawhide and Bonanza before stepping into a more contemporary setting with frequent appearances on Hawaii Five-O. A Philadelphia native and graduate of the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, subsequent work in theater and summer stock eventually lead Bettger to Broadway, and later a contract with Paramount. In 1950, Bettger made his screen debut with the film noir drama No Man of Her Own,and the fruitful following decade found him building a solid resumé with roles in Union Station (1950) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957), among numerous others. Success followed the actor to the small screen, with Bettger donning his spurs as numerous baddies and even moving on to starring roles in the series The Court of Last Resort and The Grand Jury in the late '50s. Later work on Hawaii Five-O found the easygoing actor warming to the hospitable climate in which the show was set, and after appearing in the show's 1979 series finale, Bettger retired and made a home for himself in Paia. Lyle Bettger died of natural causes September 24, 2003, in Atascadero, CA. He was 88. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide


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Lyle Bettger Trivia

When was Lyle Bettger born?
Lyle Bettger date of birth: February 13, 1915

Who did Lyle Bettger play in The Lone Ranger?
Lyle Bettger was Reece Kilgore in The Lone Ranger

Who did Lyle Bettger portray in Carnival Story?
Lyle Bettger was Frank Colloni in Carnival Story

Who did Lyle Bettger play in The Sea Chase?
Lyle Bettger was Krichner in The Sea Chase

What role did Lyle Bettger portray in Johnny Reno?
Lyle Bettger played Jess Yates in Johnny Reno

Who did Lyle Bettger portray in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral?
Lyle Bettger was Ike Clanton in Gunfight at the O.K. Corral

What role did Lyle Bettger play in The Greatest Show on Earth?
Lyle Bettger played Klaus in The Greatest Show on Earth

What role did Lyle Bettger portray in Nevada Smith?
Lyle Bettger played Jack Rudabaugh in Nevada Smith


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