History Creator / LorneGreene

After the war, Greene did various TV work both for the CBC and in the US. He had a small part in the 1957 film ''Film/PeytonPlace'', but really hit the big time in 1959 when he landed the Ben Cartwright role on ''Bonanza''. As the father figure of that series, Greene would headline a production that was #1 on US television for years during its lengthy 14-season run. During that same period, Greene also made his mark as a popular singer, particularly with the story song "Ringo." However, given that he recorded it in 1964, Greene had to later record a forward to explain it had nothing to do with the drummer of the hot new rock band, Music/TheBeatles, Music/RingoStarr. Greene also teamed with Creator/BettyWhite to anchor Creator/{{NBC}}'s coverage of UsefulNotes/MacysThanksgivingDayParade in the '60s and early '70s.

After the war, Greene did various TV work both for the CBC and in the US. He had a small part in the 1957 film ''Film/PeytonPlace'', but really hit the big time in 1959 when he landed the Ben Cartwright role on ''Bonanza''. As the father figure of that series, Greene would headline a production that was #1 on US television for years during its lengthy 14-season run. During that same period, Greene also made his mark as a popular singer, particularly with the story song "Ringo." However, given that he recorded it in 1964, Greene had to later record a forward to explain it had nothing to do with the drummer of the hot new rock band, Music/TheBeatles, Music/RingoStarr. Greene also teamed with Creator/BettyWhite to anchor Creator/{{NBC}}'s coverage of UsefulNotes/MacysThanksgivingDayParade for more than a decade.

Not to be confused with [[Creator/LorneMichaels that other Canadian named Lorne]].

Late in the TheSeventies, Greene would have his second greatest role as Commander Adama in ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978'', a short-lived SciFi series that would become a CultClassic. After its attempted revival, ''Series/Galactica1980'', failed, Greene would followup with producer Creator/IrwinAllen's final TV series, ''Series/CodeRed'', which was essentially ''Bonanza'' set in contemporary times with Greene as a UsefulNotes/LosAngeles Fire Chief with his sons under his command.

After this work, Greene would distinguish himself with nature documentaries such as ''Lorne Greene's New Wilderness'' and as the spokesman for Alpo dog food.

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Lorne Hyman Greene [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OC]] (born Lyon Himan Green; 12 February 1915 – 11 September 1987) was a Canadian actor who in the '60s and '70s became the embodiment of badass TV fatherhood for the Baby Boomers and Generation X in North America.

Greene's first major work was as an announcer on Creator/{{CBC}} Radio where he grew such a high profile that he was dubbed "The Voice of Canada". However, considering the biggest news stories were during the early years of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, he was often called "The Voice of Doom," considering things were going badly for the allies at that time.

In addition to his radio voice work, Greene was also an inventor who created a stopwatch that was designed to run backwards to enable announcers to determine how much time they have left before cutting into a different broadcast. On top of that, Greene also narrated various documentaries for the Creator/NationalFilmBoardOfCanada, including ''Churchill's Island'', which won the first Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 1941.

After the war, Greene did various TV work both for the CBC and in the US. He had a small part in the 1957 film ''Film/PeytonPlace''. He really hit the big time in 1959 as Ben Cartwright in the classic {{Western}}, ''Series/{{Bonanza}}''. As the father figure of that series, Greene would star in a production that was #1 on US television for years during a lengthy 14 season run. During that run, Greene would also make his mark as a singer with the story song "Ringo." However, given that he recorded it in 1964, Greene had to later record a forward to explain it had nothing to do with the drummer of the hot new rock band, Music/TheBeatles, Music/RingoStarr.

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such as the DisasterMovie ''Film/{{Earthquake}}'', the short-lived PrivateDetective show ''Series/{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries ''Series/Roots1977'' as Kunta Kinte's first master Squire John Reynolds.

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Lorne Hyman Greene [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OC]] (born Lyon Himan Green, 12 February 1915 – 11 September 1987) was a Canadian actor who became the embodiment of badass TV fatherhood for the Baby Boomers and Generation X in North America.

His first major work was as an announcer on Creator/{{CBC}} Radio where he grew such a high profile that he was dubbed "The Voice of Canada". However, considering the biggest news stories were during the early years of UsefulNotes/WorldWarII, he was often called "The Voice of Doom," considering things were going badly for the allies at that time.

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->''""I never stopped seeing Lorne as my dad. Lorne was a solid pillar for both me and Dan Blocker. I'd known him for more than half my life, and he'd been my father for fourteen years on Bonanza. You just dont quit being a son or a father. I'll always consider him my Pa."''
-->Michael Landon

Lorne Hyman Greene [[UsefulNotes/KnightFever OC]] (born Lyon Himan Green, February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor who became the embodiment of badass TV fatherhood for the Baby Boomers and Generation X in North America.

After the war, Greene did various TV work both for the CBC and in the US until he really hit the big time as Ben Cartwright in the classic {{Western}}, ''Series/{{Bonanza}}''. As the father figure of that series, Greene would star in a production that was #1 on US television for years during a lengthy 14 season run. During that run, Greene would also make his mark as a singer with the story song "Ringo." However, given that he recorded it in 1964, Greene had to later record a forward to explain it had nothing to do with the drummer of the hot new rock band, Music/TheBeatles, Music/RingoStarr.

After the war, Greene did various TV work both for the CBC and in the US until he really hit the big time as Ben Cartwright in the classic {{Western}}, ''Series/{{Bonanza}}''. As the father figure of that series, Greene would star in a production that was #1 on US television for years during a lengthy 14 season run. During that run, Greene would also make his mark as a singer with the story song "Ringo."

Late in the TheSeventies, Greene would have his second greatest role as Commander Adama in ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978'', a short-lived SciFi series that would become a CultFavorite. After its attempted revival, ''Galactica 1980'', failed, Greene would followup with producer Creator/IrwinAllen's final TV series, ''Series/CodeRed'', which was essentially ''Bonanza'' set in contemporary times with Greene as a UsefulNotes/LosAngeles Fire Chief with his sons under his command.

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such as the DisasterMovie ''Film/{{Earthquake}}'', the short-lived PrivateDetective show ''Series/{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries ''Series/Roots1977'' as Kunta Kinte's first master.

Late in the TheSeventies, Greene would have his second greatest role as Commander Adama in ''Series/BattlestarGalactica1978'', a shortlived SciFi series that would become a CultFavorite. After its attempted revival, ''Galactica 1980'', failed, Greene would followup with producer Creator/IrwinAllen's final TV series, ''Series/CodeRed'', which was essentially ''Bonanza'' set in contemporary times with Greene as a UsefulNotes/LosAngeles Fire Chief with his sons under his command.

Lorne Hyman Greene (born Lyon Himan Green, February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987) was a Canadian actor who became the embodiment of badass TV fatherhood for the Baby Boomers and Generation X in North America.

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such as the DisasterMovie ''Film/{{Earthquake}}'', the short-lived PrivateDetective show ''Series/{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries ''Series/{{Roots}}'' as Kunta Kinte's first master.

In addition to his radio voice work, Greene was also an inventor who created a stopwatch that was designed to run backwards to enable announcers to determine how much time they have left before cutting into a different broadcast. On top of that, Greene also narrated various documentaries for the NationalFilmBoardOfCanada, including ''Churchill's Island'', which won the first Academy Award for Best Documentary (Short Subject) in 1941.

Lorne Greene (1915-1987) was a Canadian actor who became the embodiment of badass TV fatherhood for the Baby Boomers and Generation X in North America.

Lorne Greene (1915-1987) was a Canadian actor who became the embodiment of {{Badass}} TV fatherhood for the Baby Boomers and Generation X in North America.

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such as the DisasterMovie ''Film/{{Earthquake}}'', the short-lived PrivateDetective show ''Series/{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries, ''Series/{{Roots}}'' as Kunta Kinte's first master.

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such as the Disaster Movie ''Earthquake'', the short-live PrivateDetective, show, ''Series/{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries, ''Series/{{Roots}}'' as Kunta Kinte's first master.

His first major work was as an announcer on Creator/{{CBC}} Radio where he grew such a high profile that he was dubbed "The Voice of Canada". However, considering the biggest news stories were during the early years of WorldWarII, he was often called "The Voice of Doom," considering things were going badly for the allies at that time.

After the war, Greene did various TV work both for the CBC and in the US until he really hit the big time as Ben Cartwright in the classic {{Western}}, ''{{Bonanza}}''. As the father figure of that series, Greene would star in a production that was #1 on US television for years in a lengthy 14 season run. During that run, Greene would also make his mark as a singer with the story song "Ringo."

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such as the Disaster Movie ''Earthquake'', the short-live PrivateDetective, show, ''{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries, ''{{Roots}}'' as Kunta Kinte's first master.

Late in the TheSeventies, Greene would have his second greatest role as Commander Adama in ''Franchise/BattlestarGalactica'', a shortlived SciFi series that would become a CultFavorite. After its attempted revival, ''Galactica 1980'', failed, Greene would followup with producer IrwinAllen's final TV series, ''Series/CodeRed'', which was essentially ''Bonanza'' set in contemporary times with Greene as a Los Angeles Fire Chief with his sons under his command.

Greene died in 1987, just as an attempted revival of ''Bonanza'' was showing some promise.

His first major work was as an announcer on {{CBC}} Radio where he grew such a high profile that he was dubbed "The Voice of Canada". However, considering the biggest news stories were during the early years of WorldWarII, he was often called "The Voice of Doom," considering things were going badly for the allies at that time.

In addition to his radio voice work, Greene was also an inventor who created a stopwatch that was designed to run backwards to enable announcers to determine how much time they have left before cutting into a different broadcast. On top of that, Greene also narrated various documentaries for the NationalFilmBoardOfCanada.

Late in the TheSeventies, Greene would have his second greatest role as Commander Adama in ''Franchise/BattlestarGalactica'', a shortlived SciFi series that would become a CultFavorite. After its attempted revival, ''Galactica 1980'', failed, Greene would followup with producer IrwinAllen's final TV, ''Series/CodeRed'', which was essentially ''Bonanza'' set in contemporary times with Greene as a Los Angeles Fire Chief with his sons under his command.

After the end of ''Bonanza'', Greene would have a more sporadic work history with such with the short-live PrivateDetective, show, ''{{Griff}}'' and a major role in the landmark MiniSeries, ''{{Roots}}'' as Kunta Kinte's first master.

Late in the TheSeventies, Greene would have his second greatest role as Commander Adama in ''[[Series/BattlestarGalactica1978 Battlestar Galactica]]'', a shortlived SciFi series that would become a CultFavorite. After its attempted revival, ''Series/Galactica1980'', failed, Greene would followup with producer IrwinAllen's final TV, ''Series/CodeRed'', which was essentially ''Bonanza'' set in contemporary times with Greene as a Los Angeles Fire Chief with his sons under his command.