Lee Van Cleef

1925–1989 (age 64)

Actor

Biography

Lee Van Cleef (1925-1989) became an iconic screen presence noted for his electric intensity and quiet menace, especially in the rugged westerns and thrillers that defined the height of his career.

His steely charisma helped shape the postwar hero archetype, and he is commemorated by the many fans who continue to admire his work as he rests at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

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