His motto in life was one three lettered word FUN.Īfter a semi-regular role as a physical therapist in the prime time serial Peyton Place, Canary really came to international prominence in 1967 on Bonanza. Helming the only independent team in the class A Northwest League,īecause he believed some players deserved to have one last season. Remembered as the owner of the Portland Mavericks Baseball Club. One of his many non-Bonanza roles was as 'Robert' in the Kurt Russell and played Deputy Sheriff Clem on Bonanza from theġ962-1973. Ray's career isĪs dependable lawmen, cast in over a dozen roles as Sheriff in many ofīing Russell is the father of Hollywood actor Sheriff Coffee was fabled for his patience andĭetermination to deal with crime without resorting to the use of a gunīut only a fool would dismiss him as an 'old man'. Sheriff Roy Coffee for almost all of Bonanza's 14 year run, joining theĬast in 1960. Ray Teal played Virginia City's long serving To many fans, the fifth member of the family. Sing, the temperamental cook and housekeeper to the Cartwright clan and He will however, be loved and best remembered for his role as Hop The stage and screen versions of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Flower Drum Remaining busy into the '50s, Victor co-starred in both In relocation camps), Yung specialized in assimilated, sophisticated,īut nearly always villainous Japanese in such films as Across the The absence of genuine Japanese actors during World War II (most were Not much ofĪn actor at the outset, Yung received on-the-job training in the Chanįilms, and by 1941 was much in demand for solid character roles. Honolulu, replacing number one son Keye Luke (both Luke and Yung wouldĬo-star in the 1948 Chan adventure The Feathered Serpent). He first essayed Jimmy in 1938's Charlie Chan in Was elevated to semi-stardom as Jimmy Chan, number two son of screen Billed simply as Sen Yung in his earliest films, the actor Vogel left acting in his late teens, and is now happily married with children, and lives northeast of Los Angeles.Ĭhinese/American actor Victor Sen Yung wouldĪlways be limited by stereotype in his selection of film roles, but itĬannot be denied that he did rather well for himself within those He would go on to play Johnnie Johnson, in two episodes of Little House On The Prairie, after Bonanza was over in 1972. Mitch was 13 when he joined the cast of Bonanza, and stayed with the show until its end. It was hoped that Jamie would appeal to younger members of the audience. Mitch Vogel joined the show in 1970 as Jamie Hunter, an orphan taken in by the Cartwrights and later adopted by Ben. Heaven', Pa Ingalls in 'Little House on the Prairie' and of course, theĬheeky, handsome and adorably reckless 'Joseph Francis Cartwight', A man of remarkable intelligence and determination he willįorever be remembered for his roles as angelic Jonathan in 'Highway to Talents were as plentiful as his generosity, energy and boundless To his fans he will be remembered as the 'gentle giant' andĬlick here for Online Credits & more infoĪctor, writer, director, and producer Michael's Renowned as a shrewd businessman and reputedly the wealthiest of theįour stars. But where Hoss was simple and at a loss when itĬame to business, Dan Blocker was extraordinarily intelligent and Dan and Hoss shared the same easy smile, generous After he left the show he appeared for years as guest on other series and got the starring role as the title character in "Trapper John, M.D." He also was a musician with a beautiful voice and an avid fighter for human rights.Ĭlick here for Online Credits, Info and Fan Tributesĭan Blocker was probably the only one of the fourĬarwright whose actor was a very contrasting difference to hisĬharacter persona. Remembered and loved as the perfect father to many new andĭark, deep-voiced and durably handsome Pernell Roberts best known as the oldest son of Ben (Lorne Greene) and older brother to Hoss (Dan Blocker) and Little Joe (Michael Landon). With a commanding presence and voice to match he will be forever The Ponderosa's beloved father figure, Ben 'Pa' Cartwright. Galactica's Commander Adama and probably the most prolific, Lorne Greene, known to so many as the voice of Canada, Battlestar
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