Towering Stature: Uncovering The Legendary Height Of Lorne Greene

There is no need, however, to sing “Look for the Silver Lining” to Lorne Greene. The lining is very definitely there, and it's more gold than it is silver. Greene, a multi‐millionaire,. A stoic Lorne Greene, in character as Ben “Pa” Cartwright, goes the casual sidesaddle route atop Buck while filming the abbreviated final season of “Bonanza” in Brown’s. Actor Lorne Greene, best known for his role as patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running television series "Bonanza," died Friday of a respiratory ailment. To celebrate his centennial, we rounded up some intriguing factoids about the late, great actor to offer a closer and more complete view of the man who portrayed the Ponderosa. Lorne Greene, the barrel-chested actor best known for his portrayal of Ben Cartwright, the strong, stern, immutably ethical yet caring father in one of America’s most.

Lorne Greene, the barrel-chested actor best known for his portrayal of Ben Cartwright, the strong, stern, immutably ethical yet caring father in one of America’s most. Lorne Greene 'Bonanza' (1959-1973):Greene's breakthrough came with the role of "Ben Cartwright," the patriarch of the "Cartwright" family, in the long-running TV series. Before Greene starred in the western show, he was a CBC broadcaster. During his time working for the broadcasting company, he earned a villainous name. Find out what name. Actor Lorne Greene, best known for his role as patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running television series "Bonanza," died Friday of a respiratory ailment.