Rifleman the journey back tv#
In the early 1970's Akins appeared in several supernatural TV films, playing "no-nonsense" sheriffs in both "The Night Stalker" and "The Norliss Tapes." He was virtually unrecognizable underneath his simian make-up as war-mongering General Aldo in "Battle for the Planet of the Apes" (1973). Kolwicz in "Merrill's Marauders" (1962) and Earl Sylvester in the gripping "The Killers" (1964). He quickly began notching up roles in TV shows, including "Dragnet," "My Friend Flicka" and "Zane Grey Theatre." He also turned in several strong cinematic performances, playing Mack in the excellent "The Defiant Ones" (1958), gunfighter Joe Burdette in the landmark western "Rio Bravo" (1959), Sgt. and the Bear" and later a spin-off series, "The Misadventures of Sheriff Lobo."
Rifleman the journey back series#
Akins is best remembered for his television role as Sheriff Lobo in the 1970's series "B.J. He was equally adept at playing sneering cowardly villains and portraying hard-nosed cops. Gregarious, likeable and friendly, he was never short of work. Akins was broad-shouldered and barrel-chested, with a deep baritone voice and dark wavy hair. Prior to his military service, Akins attended Northwestern University where he studied theater and upon returning home from his last deployment, he rekindled his interest in art and drama, appearing in his first film role in "From Here to Eternity" (1953). He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II and was stationed in Burma and the Philippines. He appeared in over 100 movies and 180 television shows in a career spanning more than 40 years. A few celebrated icons renowned for their accomplishments in other fields also made cameo appearances on THE RIFLEMAN series, including singer Sammy Davis, Jr., baseball legend Don Drysdale, comedian Buddy Hackett and writer/director/producer Paul Mazursky.Ĭlaude Akins was an American actor of stage, film and television. Talented newcomers also made appearances on THE RIFLEMAN series, including Mark Goddard, Dennis Hopper, Michael Landon, Harry Dean Stanton, Robert Vaughn, and many others.Ī long call sheet of the most recognizable, top actors working in the 1950s and 1960s also guest starred on THE RIFLEMAN, including Julie Adams, Richard Anderson, Michael Ansara, James Coburn, Leif Erickson, James Franciscus, Martin Landau, Warren Oates, Lee Van Cleef, and scores of others. Guest appearances were made by venerable veteran actors, including John Carradine, Lon Chaney, Jr., Ellen Corby, John Dehner and Agnes Moorehead. More than 500 actors made guest appearances in over 970 credited roles. Many of the most talented actors working in the entertainment industry visited North Fork over the series' 168 episodes. The enduring popularity of THE RIFLEMAN 55 years after its five-year run (1958–1963) is its character-driven narratives.
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