Lorne Greene
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Lyon Himan Green, OC (February 12, 1915 – September 11, 1987), known by his stage name Lorne Greene, was a Canadian actor. His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western Bonanza, and Commander Adama in the science fiction movie and subsequent TV Series Battlestar Galactica. He also worked on the Canadian television nature documentary series Lorne Greene's New Wilderness, and in television commercials as a dog food spokesman. Description above from the Wikipedia article Lorne Greene, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Lorne Greene Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Lorne Greene reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Lorne Greene's work falls within the Documentary genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 100% of Lorne Greene's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Look to the North, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Lorne Greene Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Lorne Greene's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Lorne Greene has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Battlestar Galactica: The Second Coming | Commander Adama (archive footage) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | The Canadian Conspiracy | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Noah's Ark | Noah (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1984 | The Nutcracker: A Fantasy on Ice | Self - Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Conquest of the Earth | Cmdr. Adama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | A Time for Miracles | Bishop John Carroll | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Mission Galactica: The Cylon Attack | Cmdr. Adama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Little Brown Burro | Storyteller (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Battlestar Galactica | Cmdr. Adama | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Man on the Outside | Wade Griffin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Nevada Smith | Jonas Cord | Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Wings in the Wilderness | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Rex Harrison Presents Stories of Love | Hercule | Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Sandy in Disneyland | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Grierson | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Special London Bridge Special | Fiddler on the Roof | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Harness | Peter Randall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Gifts | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1969 | Destiny of a Spy | Peter Vanin | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The Dean Martin Christmas Show | Self (uncredited) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1966 | Bonanza: Ride the Wind | Ben Cartwright | Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | The New March of Dimes Presents: The Scene Stealers | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 1959 | The Trap | Davis | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Buccaneer | Mercier | Hit | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Gift of Love | Grant Allan | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Peyton Place | District Attorney | Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | Autumn Leaves | Mr. Hanson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1955 | Tight Spot | Benjamin Costain | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Farewell Oak Street | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1953 | Age of Turmoil | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | The Cliff Hangers | Self - Narration (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1950 | Date of Birth | Narration (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | White Fortress | Self - Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1949 | A Capital Plan | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
| 1948 | What's on Your Mind | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1945 | Ordeal by Ice | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Look to the North | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Our Northern Neighbour | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Trans-Canada Express | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Train Busters | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Break-through | Himself - Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1944 | Fighting Sea-Fleas | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1943 | Fighting Norway | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1942 | The Mask of Nippon | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Churchill's Island | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Heroes of the Atlantic | Narrator (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1941 | Battle of Brains | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Wings of Youth | Narrator (voice) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Home Front | Narrator | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1940 | Front of Steel | Narrator | Hit | Similar → |
Lorne Greene - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Lorne Greene?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Lorne Greene is "Look to the North" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Lorne Greene acted in?
Lorne Greene has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Lorne Greene?
Other notable films include "The Harness", "Fighting Norway", and "The Mask of Nippon".