Lyle Bettger

Lyle Bettger

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1915-02-13
Deathday: 2003-09-24 (88 years old)

Biography

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Lyle S. Bettger (February 13, 1915 – September 24, 2003) was a character actor known most for his Hollywood roles from the 1950s, typically portraying villains. He is perhaps most recognisable as the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar winning film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952).


Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lyle was the son of Frank Bettger, who was an infielder for the St Louis Cardinals. An enthusiastic fan of cinema, Lyle left school in his late teens with the ambition of becoming an actor.


Bettger graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York. His theatrical debut was in Brother Rat at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City in 1936. After a period languishing in small-time theatre he landed the lead role in the Broadway production of The Flying Gerardos in 1940. When Paramount sent a talent scout to see the show, Bettger was signed on a three-year contract.


Bettger's movie career began when he was cast as the lead in the film noir No Man of Her Own (1950). He soon became a regular on the set of Westerns such as Denver and Rio Grande (1952), The Great Sioux Uprising (1953), Drums Across the River (1954), The Lone Ranger (1956) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). Lyle developed a reputation for playing the bad guy and excelled in villainous roles such as the menacing Joe Beacom in Union Station (1950) and the cold-blooded Nazi Chief Officer Kirchner in The Sea Chase (1955).


Bettger also made many appearances in dramatic roles on television, starring in the 1957 series The Court of Last Resort as well as guesting on Hawaii Five-O, Rawhide, The Rifleman, Bonanza and The Time Tunnel.


Lyle was married to Mary Rolfe (1940–1996) until her death. They had three children: Lyle Jr., Frank and Paula. He was also survived by a sister, Lee Morgan.


Lyle Bettger died on September 24, 2003 in San Luis Obispo County, California.


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Filmography

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Movies 30

TV Shows 25

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Famous Man (archive footage) (uncredited)
La Classe américaine

La Classe américaine (1993)

Movie
3.67
Jonathan Kaye / Dr. Fleming / Malcolm Rhodes / General Dexter / Karl Norton / Dr. Sartain / Otis Klepper
Hawaii Five-O

Hawaii Five-O (1968)

TV
5.45
Lee Ring - aka Marshal Les Parker
Town Tamer

Town Tamer (1965)

Movie
Joseph Montgomery / Lehman Henderson
Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone (1964)

TV
5.75
Captain Donahue
Burke's Law

Burke's Law (1963)

TV
6
Capt. Brauer
Combat!

Combat! (1962)

TV
6
Aces Thompson
The Deputy

The Deputy (1959)

TV
Major Victor Darius / Richard Whiting / Dan Madox
Rawhide

Rawhide (1959)

TV
4
U.S. Marshal John Welker / Sheriff Griff Evans
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre

Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre (1956)

TV
Chief Officer Kirchner
The Sea Chase

The Sea Chase (1955)

Movie
Sheriff Matt Saver / Self - Host
Schlitz Playhouse of Stars

Schlitz Playhouse of Stars (1951)

TV
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Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1915-02-13

Deathday
2003-09-24 (88 years old)

Birth Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Father
Frank Bettger

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Lyle Stathem Bettger

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