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He also had many memorable roles, including George C. George in the mystery fantasy "7 Faces of Dr. Lao" (1964), starring Tony Randall; Alchise in the action western "Deal at Diablo" (1966), starring James Garner and Sidney Poitier; Black Eagle in the western adventure drama "A Man Called Horse" (1970), starring Richard Harris; Denson in the horror thriller "The Car" (1977), starring James Brolin; and an indian in the western musical comedy "Paint Your Wagon" (1969), starring Lee Marvin, Clint Eastwood and Jean Seberg. He guest-starred in several popular television shows, including the espionage thriller "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." He guest-starred in six episodes of THE RIFLEMAN, playing variations of the same character in each outing. Eddie Little Sky had uncredited roles in several notable films, including the historical crime drama "The FBI Story" (1959), starring James Stewart; the dramatic western "Cimarron" (1960), starring Glenn Ford; and the western comedy "The Hallelujah Trail" (1965), starring Burt Lancaster and Lee Remick. 3. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Asa Manning in "The Money Gun" (episode 33). R. G. Armstrong passed away on July 27, 2012 at age 95. Tom Gilson was an American film and television actor. He appeared in nearly 160 movies and television shows in a career spanning more than 35 years. Mantee has written two novels, "In Search of the Perfect Ravioli" (1991) and "Bruno of Hollywood" (1994). He made two appearances in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Gorman in "The Indian" (episode 21) and Captain James Gordon in "A Case of Identity" (episode 57). West in Hollywood, where he helped many young actors get a start in the entertainment industry. 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." Penfound, credited as Ron Penford, portrayed Mr. Smith in "The Princess" (episode 125). Nelson guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the action series "Highway Patrol" (19551959), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series, "The Twilight Zone" (19591964), the crime dramas "77 Sunset Strip" (19581964), "Arrest and Trial" (19631964) and "Jake and the Fatman" (19871992), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the sci-fi anthology series "The Outer Limits" (19631965), the war drama "Combat!" Brad Weston appeared in 35 movies and television shows during his 20-year career. He guest-starred in several popular television shows, including the suspense anthology series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the medical drama "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the road adventure "Route 66" (19601964), Rod Serling's iconic anthology series "The Twilight Zone" (19591964) and the war drama "Combat" (19621967). He later appeared in the television series "Space: 1999." Kiel made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Cousin Carl Hazlett in "The Decision" (episode 116). Interested in the entertainment industry at an early age, he quit school at age 17 and got a job as a messenger at Warner Bros. He portrayed Jim Pierce in the western "High Noon" (1952), starring Gary Cooper, Grace Kelly and Lloyd Bridges. June Lockhart's parents made sure that their daughter performed in quality films. Typically cast in roles playing shifty executives, errant husbands and unctuous, non-nonsense professionals in scores of TV dramas, he appeared in numerous shows, including "Perry Mason," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "77 Sunset Strip." While working one of his various odd jobs, Wallace was discovered by the Hollywood columnist Jimmy Fiddler, who helped him on his way to becoming an actor. He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Injun Adams in "The Sister" (episode 9). A motion picture and television actress, Lockhart is best remembered as Ruth Martin, the mother of Timmy. Later, in Sonora, Texas; Carlsbad, New Mexico; and California, he taught high school English and drama. Bishop made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing Dave Stafford in "Outlaw's Inheritance" (episode 38). Patricia Blair was an American television actress whose career was active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. Malet guest-starred in many popular television shows of the 1950s through the 90s, including the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the medical dramas "Ben Casey" (19611966) and "Dr. Kildare" (19611966), the family comedies "The Donna Reed Show" (19581966) and "The Andy Griffith Show" (19601968) , the crime drama "The Untouchables" (19591963), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the adventure drama "The Fugitive" (19631967), the espionage series "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." Several of her early roles were uncredited. She has appeared in more than 70 movies and television shows during a 20-year career. 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. He managed to survive the shooting, but fell victim to accidental asphyxiation at his home a few years later. 1969 Petticoat Junction.JPG 937 705; 186 KB. He guest-starred in several other westerns, including "The Lone Ranger" (19491957), starring Clayton Moore; "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; "Tales of Wells Fargo" (19571962), starring Dale Robertson; "Wanted: Dead or Alive" (19581961), starring Steve McQueen; and "Maverick" (19571962), starring Jack Kelly and James Garner. Eventually he made it to Broadway, debuting on the stage opposite Charles Trowbridge in "Sweet Seventeen" (1924). She made one guest appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Fay Owens in "The Jealous Man" (episode 136). Harmon appeared in 15 episodes of THE RIFLEMAN as Eddie Halstead Hotel Clerk at the Hotel Madera. Wade McCoy. 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. Galvan DeLeon guest-starred in one episode of THE RIFLEMAN, portraying a guitar player in "New Orleans Menace" (episode 10). She apppeared in nearly 100 movies and television shows during a career spanning 40 years. (19621967). O'Toole made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying John Crabtree in "The Promoter" (episode 87). He studied journalism at San Mateo Junior College in California and enlisted in the US Navy during the Korean War. He made guest appearances in many popular series of the 1960s, including "Perry Mason" (19571966) and "Twilight Zone" (19591964). Bailey made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, playing Colonel Jess Whiteside in "The Photographer" (episode 18). Playing to type, Thordsen was frequently cast as lawmen. Later he relocated to California and studied acting at the Pasadena Playhouse. In addition to THE RIFLEMAN, he guest-starred in several other classic westerns of the 1950s and 60s, including "Tales of the Texas Rangers" (19551959), "Wagon Train" (19571965), "The Restless Gun" (19571959), "Lawman" (19581962) and "Cheyenne" (19551963). He made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying The Kid in "The Blowout" (episode 43). Carleton had many talents besides acting; they included composing songs and writing novels. She guest-starred in numerous television series in the 1950s and early 60s, retiring from acting in 1962. She also guest-starred in the western "Bonanza" (19591973), starring Lorne Greene, Michael Landon, Dan Blocker and Pernell Roberts. He also portrayed Johnson in the western film "Shalako" (1968), starring Sean Connery and Brigitte Bardot. He appeared in more than 330 movies and television shows during a career spanning almost 40 years. In the mid-1930s, the Lockharts relocated to California, where father Gene enjoyed a long career as one of . Royal Dano was an American actor whose career in film and television spanned four decades. Finn made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying James Newman in "The Lost Treasure of Canyon Town" (episode 99). He attended St. Francis College in Brooklyn Heights, New York, on a basketball scholarship and served in the Army during the Korean War. Before serving in the military, he starred with Bob Crosby on the "Old Gold Show" (beginning 1943). He appeared in THE RIFLEMAN twice, on both occasions playing Deputy U.S. His few film roles include Adolph in the crime drama "Gangster Story" (1959), starring Walter Matthau; Martin Tilford in the western "Charro!" Lee Van Cleef was an American actor born in Somerville, New Jersey. Yet, unlike the one-dimensional bitch in the book (which Irwin Allen forbid her to read), she infused the role with a degree of pluckiness and caring for her husband along with a general willingness to support the other survivors (so long as they weren't overweight!) In 1994, Montana was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame, Colorado Springs, Colorado. He got his start in theater, working with stock companies and the Albuquerque Civic Playhouse. She portrayed Carol McCoy in the Dirty Harry film "Magnum Force" (1973), starring Clint Eastwood. Lawson made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Vashti Croxton in "Assault" (episode 102). A familiar voice in radio, Mohr gradually made the transition to television during the 1950s. Keith Andes, born John Charles Andes, was an American television, film, radio and stage actor. Helen Beverly was an American actress, working primarily in film. Born Annie Goldfarb in pre-World War II France, Annie Fargue (also Farge) was a television and film actress. Young took a break from acting to serve in the U.S. Army Air Forces. Michael Forest, born Gerald Michael Charleboise, is a prolific American film, television and voice actor. Vic Perrin was an American actor who worked primarily in television, often doing voice acting. He has appeared in nearly 200 films and television shows in a career spanning more than five decades. Jerry Oddo appeared in more than 20 movies and television shows in a brief six-year career. Morris Ankrum, born Morris Nussbaum, was a character actor in American radio, television and film. and having made more than 150 guest appearances on numerous television shows that included "I Spy" (1967), "The Barbara Stanwyck Show" (1961), "Griff" (1973), "The Untouchables" (19601963), "The Twilight Zone" (1961), "Hogan's Heroes" (19681971), and "Get Smart" (1966). He became a widely recognized star with his James Bond spy spoofs playing the title roles in "Our Man Flint" (1966) and "In Like Flint" (1967). Perreau guest-starred in many television shows of the 1950s through the 70s, including the suspense series "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" (19551962), the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974), the legal drama "Perry Mason" (19571966), the family comedies "My Three Sons" (19601972) and "The Brady Bunch" (19691974), the war comedy "Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C." The series is regarded by some as one of the best television westerns ever made. He was often typecast as a shady character, playing gangsters and mob bosses. Steve Gardner is the son of THE RIFLEMAN executive producer, Arthur Gardner. He also had several recurring roles, including Sheriff Art Sampson in the western "Cimarron City" (19581960), starring George Montgomery; Rupe Prentice in the western "The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp" (19551961), starring Hugh O'Brian; Sheriff Mort Corey in the western "Laramie" (19591963), starring John Smith and Robert Fuller; and Lens Briggs in the long-running family drama "Lassie" (19541974). William "Bill" Woodson is an American film, television and voice actor. (19641969) and the series continuation "Mayberry R.F.D." Maxwell "Max" Wagner was a prolific Mexican-born American film and television actor, appearing mostly in uncredited roles. Kellin made one appearance in THE RIFLEMAN, portraying Len Sommers in "The Surveyors" (episode 54). June Lockhart (handprints in cement).jpg. Will in "The Assailants" (episode 149), Stagg in "The Anvil Chorus" (episode 154). Summers began working in television in the 1950's, guest-starring in a wide variety of genres, but especially Westerns. In between his late night stints, Snyder anchored the news in broadcast television and hosted a radio talk show, eventually yielding both media to a new generation of hosts (Rush Limbaugh in radio and David Letterman in broadcast). (1962), directed by and starring Ray Milland; the sci-fi adventure "Star Trek V: The Final Frontier" (1989), starring William Shatner, Leonard Nimoy and DeForest Kelley; the Disney comedy western "The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again" (1973); and the historical drama "The Hindenburg" (1975), starring George C. Scott. Unlike her mother, show business was not in her blood, she is only credited with three other appearances as an actress. 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