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Lorne Greene: Biography

Lorne Greene

Birth Place: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Profession: Actor

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Lorne Greene Fast Facts:

Was a newscaster for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation during World War II.
Made his Broadway debut as a radio journalist in The Prescott Proposals in 1953, and his feature-film debut the next year in The Silver Chalice.
Said he patterned his Bonanza role after his father, a Russian Jewish immigrant who sold orthopedic shoes for a living.
In 1964, his single "Ringo" (mostly spoken) hit No. 1 on the pop and adult-contemporary charts.
Was Canada's Man of the Year in 1965 and was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in 1969.
Was preparing to recreate his Bonanza role in a reunion TV-movie titled Bonanza: The Next Generation, but died shortly before filming began.
In 2006, became one of the first four entertainers ever to be featured on a Canada Post stamp.

Lorne Greene Relationships:
Charles Greene - Son
Dora Greene - Mother
Belinda Greene Bennet - Daughter
Nancy Deale - Wife
Daniel Greene - Father
Gillian Greene-Raimi - Daughter
Rita Hands - Ex-wife
Lorne Greene Awards:
1964 Golden Globe: Actor in a Television Series - Nominee
College:
Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada (BA, 1937)

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