Lorne Greene

Lorne Greene, a Canadian television actor, became a household name for his portrayal of patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running NBC Western series Bonanza. From 1959 to 1973, Greene starred in 430 episodes of Bonanza, before later taking on the role of Commander Adama in the original Battlestar Galactica TV series. Beyond dramatic roles, Greene also frequently served as a host for events like the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and narrated the nature program Lorne Greene's New Wilderness, showcasing his versatile presence on television.