Towering Stature: Uncovering The Legendary Height Of Lorne Greene

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. 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. 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. Then, smiling into the spotlight, came Lorne Greene, television's biggest western star, the Ben Cartwright of Bonanza. He was wearing a tuxedo with tiny silver buckles latched. On 'Bonanza,' Lorne Greene played the serious, hardworking Cartwright father. But what was his career like after over 400 episodes of the show?

Then, smiling into the spotlight, came Lorne Greene, television's biggest western star, the Ben Cartwright of Bonanza. He was wearing a tuxedo with tiny silver buckles latched. 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. 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. 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.