Upon being offered the job, They divorced in 1960. In 1984 he had the lead in a We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. In 1952, he made his television debut when he was cast in the episode "Formula for Fear" of the Western aviation series Sky King. Yet, her late famous ex-husband Lee Van Cleef was born on January 9, 1925. During this film it was actually Eastwood We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 9 January. In January 1945, Incredible moved to the Black Sea, and performed sweeping duties out of the Soviet Navy base at Sevastopol, Crimea. Survivors include her husband, Mark W., of Venice; two sons, Andy, of Somerset, N.J., and Wes, of Columbus, Ohio; and a daughter, Sherri Reed of Fairfax. Explore Van Cleef genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Try again later. He was married to his high school sweetheart Patsy Ruth from 1943 to 1960 and had three children with her David, Alan and Deborah. Anybody with the name 'van Cleef' is, somewhere deep down in his or her ancestry, connected with the German town of Kleve (in Dutch: Kleef, in English: Cleves) just east of the Netherlands.Some could be descendant of the dukes of Cleves. View Joseph Lee's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Stella A., of Greenbelt; two sons, Louis, of Beltsville, and Carl, of Hyattsville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Corral. Lee was off to location in a place halfway around the world called Some of his better-known films include "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly," also starring Eastwood, and another Western, "The Magnificent Seven Ride." He settled in the Washington area in 1919 after serving in the Army during World War I. For a decade he was typecast as a minor villain, his "sinister" features overshadowing his acting skills. his life. As manager of this memorial you can add or update the memorial using the Edit button below. weekly Cabinet session Wednesday, an aide said. She leaves three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Please enter your email and password to sign in. In 1960, he appeared as a villainous swindler in the Bonanza episode, "The Bloodline" (December 31, 1960) and also made an appearance on Gunsmoke. Try again later. Edit Search New Search Filters (1). to be cast with Eastwood in Sergio's next film, The Good, the Are you sure that you want to remove this flower? good guy of Colonel Mortimer, and it is a credit to Van Cleef's Mr. Van Cleef, who had a long history of heart trouble, was stricken about 11:40 p.m. Friday at his Oxnard home and was pronounced dead at St. John's Regional Medical Center shortly after midnight, according to a spokesman for the county coroner. or don't show this againI am good at figuring things out. Granada, Lee cut off the tip of his finger on his right hand. he honed his skill to a finely tuned art. As a result of his contributions in military, he received the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star and also qualified for the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. Geni requires JavaScript! He rose to stardom with yet another Sergio Leone directed epic Spaghetti Western film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly where he played "The Bad". career as a resulting knee injury had doctors telling him he would Born and raised in New Jersey, Van Cleef served in the United States Navy during World War II aboard a minesweeper, earning a Bronze Star for his actions. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. thing, don't you?" Failed to remove flower. of sea and landscapes. Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Lee Van Cleef Meerschaum Pipe handcarved by CPW Meerschaum Pipes #3. being clocked by frames on the film reel. Lee was offered the film right there, with a salary 1-20 of 250,427 Sergio Leone Starring: Eli Wallach , Clint Eastwood , Lee Van Cleef. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. He did not start out as an actor to support That same year, he appeared in "The Day of the Misfits" on The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Van Lamar Lee to show support. His second collaboration with Leone The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, a 1966 epic Spaghetti Western film, was an even bigger success that furthered his fame to new heights. We have estimated Lee Van Cleefs net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. based on information from your browser. He thus began a new phase Free shipping. A well meaning scientist guides an alien monster to Earth from Venus, so that he can rid mankind of feelings and emotions - but only death and sorrow results. and so he declined taking the role. Almeria, Spain. Bad and the Ugly. Day Of Anger (1967): 7.1/10 Day of Anger follows a young garbage boy who takes a job with a famous gunfighter, only to learn of his violent behavior when he visits his hometown. CONTENT MAY BE COPYRIGHTED BY WIKITREE COMMUNITY MEMBERS. on screen. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. those characters have a lot of depth." children: Alan Van Cleef, David Van Cleef, Deborah Van Cleef, Denise Van Cleef Born Country: United States Actors American Men Height: 6'2" (188 cm ), 6'2" Males Died on: December 16, 1989 place of death: Oxnard, California, United States Ancestry: Dutch American, German American, British American Cause of Death: Heart Disease into playing them by his intense eyes and sharp features, but Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. R Lee Van Cleef stars as a ferry boat owner who comes between an evil outlaw (Warren Oates) and his gang as they try to cross a river to get away from the authorities. But Kramer called him back There was a problem getting your location. After the war he worked as an office administrator, becoming involved in amateur theatrics in his spare time. elsewhere, Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC, USA, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA, USA, virus. Lee Van Cleef's first Spaghetti western cast him opposite Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone's masterpiece. 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After basic training and further training at the Naval Fleet Sound School, Van Cleef was assigned to a submarine chaser and then to a minesweeper, USS Incredible, on which he worked as a sonarman. He was noticed by film director Stanley Kramer, who cast him in a nonspeaking role in "High Noon" (1952). By the time of his discharge in March 1946, he had achieved the rank of Sonarman First Class (SO1) and had earned his mine sweeper patch. Finally, Van Cleef replaced Kennedy and played Chris, the man in charge of the seven. Learn more about managing a memorial . Thus, the death of, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA, Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, van Zee Web Site - incl. The rumor that Van Cleef's mother was also of Indonesian ancestry has been proven false. He guest-starred in an episode of John Bromfield's syndicated crime drama Sheriff of Cochise. The rumor that Van Cleef's mother was also of Indonesian ancestry has been proven false. Western actor, order, beginning with the January deaths. In 1965, Sergio Leone cast Van Cleef, whose career had yet to take off, as a main protagonist alongside Clint Eastwood in For a Few Dollars More. Please try again later. his second film entitled "For a Few Dollars More", Leone Occupation: Movie Actor Place Of Birth: Somerville Date Of Birth: January 9, 2025 Date Of Death: December 16, 1989 Cause Of Death: N/A Ethnicity: White Nationality: American Lee Van Cleef was born on the 9th of January, 2025. Lee Van Cleef plays the chief villain in this largely African-American western that co-starred Jim Brown and Fred Williamson. He began working in the printing trade here when he was 12. He did not start out as an actor to support his family, but worked on farms and other outdoors jobs, then at a plant as a time study methods and motions analyst as well as dabbling in accounting. it unless his current client, whose house he was in the middle With distinctive, angular features and a taciturn screen persona,[1] Van Cleef was typecast as minor villain and supporting player in Westerns and crime dramas. WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Actors Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach and Lee Van Cleef appear on a French poster for the 1966 film 'The Good, The Bad And The Ugly' entitled 'Le Bon,. was looking for an actor to play the co-starring role opposite An audition for a professional role led to a touring company job in "Mr. Roberts". He was also 64 years old and a US citizen at the time of his death. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Flowers added to the memorial appear on the bottom of the memorial or here on the Flowers tab. Resend Activation Email. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. [7], Van Cleef's screen debut came in High Noon. 1974), Patsy Ruth (m. 1943; div. In the 1980s, he moved easily into action and martial-arts movies and starred in The Master (1984), a TV series featuring almost non-stop martial arts action. More than 350 members of the several 'van Cleef' and 'van Kleef' families, mostly from Holland, but also from Belgium, Germany and France were killed in german concentration camps like Auschwitz and Sobibor (see The Central Database of Shoah Victims' Names of Yad Vashem). A new career as a western hero (or at least anti-hero) opened up, and Van Cleef became an international star, though in films of decreasing quality. Country: United States. It gave his career a major boost garnering him fame and recognition as an actor of mettle and opened way for several other notable roles. In January 1945, Incredible moved to the Black Sea, and performed sweeping duties out of the Soviet Navy base at Sevastopol, Crimea. I didn't make it!" That same year, he guest-starred on the CBS Western series Brave Eagle. He got his major break in films when Italian film director, producer and screenwriter Sergio Leone known for creating the "Spaghetti Western" genre offered him the role of Col. Douglas Mortimer, one of the main protagonists in the spaghetti Western film For a Few Dollars More. Married in 1943 to Patsy Ruth, Lee settled down to family life after the war. He played a villainous henchman of Lee Marvin's titular character in the 1962 John Ford movie The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance starring John Wayne and James Stewart. Corral (1957), as Ed Bailey, and The Tin Star (1957), as Ed McGaffey. He may have been drawn Mrs. Reed was a graduate of Washington-Lee High School and the University of Maryland. For the next decade, he played a string of memorably villainous characters, primarily in westerns but also in crime dramas such as The Big Combo (1955). He worked for Hecht's for eight years before retiring in 1928 because of ill health. Lee Van Cleef was born on January 09, 1925 (died on December 16, 1989, he was 64 years old) in as Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr.. His nickname was Cleef Clarence LeRoy Van Jr.. Lee Van Cleef, American actor (1925-1989) Birth Place: Somerville, New Jersey, USA. However, he achieved unexpected stardom when director Sergio Leone offered him the co-leading role in For a Few Dollars More. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? His first roles were the villain Jack Colby in the western classic High Noon (1952) with Gary Cooper, and the sci fi movie The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) as Corp. Stone. never ride a horse again. giving two weeks notice at the plant where he worked. His features, including steely eyes and hawk-like nose added with his finesse in acting saw him essaying several notable roles of Western arch-villains for decades. He collapsed in his home If you notice a problem with the translation, please send a message to [emailprotected] and include a link to the page and details about the problem. Although he wasn't billed first, Van Cleef's role is substantial enough to qualify as a leading role since he is one of the three major players. He made his film debut with High Noon and went on to play minor villainous roles for more than a decade before landing up with his big break in the Sergio Leone directed 1965 spaghetti Western film For a Few Dollars More. His last role of note was playing a venerable ninja on the short-lived NBC action television series "The Master" (January 1984 to August 1984). a home in Rome, and gave one of his few television interviews Lee Van Cleef co-starred with Lieh Lo in director An audition for a professional role led to a touring company job in "Mr. Roberts". Unfortunately, "The Magnificent Seven Ride!" [2] During a performance of Mister Roberts in Los Angeles, he was noticed by film producer Stanley Kramer, who offered Van Cleef a role in his upcoming film. for the next several years primarily in supporting roles as the The character Mr. Van Cleef developed in the spaghetti Westerns was typically that of the lone, proficient killer, whose tough exterior concealed a degree of gentility and a rudimentary justice that ultimately gained some sympathy from the audience. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. By virtue of his deployments, Van Cleef also qualified for the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. Are you sure that you want to delete this memorial? With his roles in Leone's films, Van Cleef became a major star of Spaghetti Westerns, playing central, and often surprisingly heroic, roles in films such as The Big Gundown (1966), Death Rides a Horse (1967), Day of Anger (1967), and The Grand Duel (1972). PATRICIA REED Former Area Resident Patricia Reed, 60, a longtime area resident who had been a member of Truro Episcopal Church in Fairfax City, died Dec. 16 at Fairfax Hospital. His survivors include three daughters, Madeleine Ritzenberg of Bethesda, Barbara Rosenthal of Scarsdale, N.Y., and Margery Posner of Pacific Palisades, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Maddux had been a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Virginia chapter of the Colonial Dames of America. He had Crohn's disease, a gastrointestinal disorder. In 1958, he was cast as Deputy Sid Carver in the episode "The Great Stagecoach Robbery" of another syndicated Western series, Frontier Doctor, starring Rex Allen. At 64 years old, Lee Van Cleef height is 61(1.87m) . was contacted, and went for the interview. of the top ten biggest box office draws in Europe. . Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. he had his man. Her brother, David, is deceased. was not as memorable as the previous three outings. after having much success with his first of such films, "A Aside from Westerns and the science fiction films, three of his early major roles were in noir films, Kansas City Confidential (1952), Vice Squad (1953) and The Big Combo (1955). his down time from acting jobs as unhealthy dry spells. He did few odd jobs and had a stint in the United States Navy during the Second World War before foraying into acting with the 1950 play Mister Roberts. In 1966, he was noticed by Leone, who was searching for actors with distinctive facial features to star in Italian-made Westerns. If not, see our friends at Ancestry DNA. ], Despite suffering from heart disease from the late 1970s and having a pacemaker installed in the early 1980s,[24] Van Cleef continued to work in films until his death on December 16, 1989, at age 64. The Big Gundown (1967) Approved | 110 min | Western 7.4 All Public Member Trees results for Lee Van Cleef. Family, Parents, Siblings, Education . Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. the martial arts action films. He married Patsy Ruth Kahle on 10 December 1943. One of his most famous descendants is Alfred van Cleef, who combined diamonds and sales by establishing the jeweller 'van Cleef & Arpels' in Paris. Birth of Lee (Clarence Leroy) Van Cleef, Jr. Death of Lee (Clarence Leroy) Van Cleef, Jr. at Oxna Burial of Lee (Clarence Leroy) Van Cleef, Jr. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. boss promptly fired him. him as his calm and cool demeanor exuded confidence and strength Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Keep supporting great journalism by turning off your ad blocker. You need a Find a Grave account to continue. During this time he became one KATHARINE MADDUX Area Resident Since 1923 Katharine Roy Olivier Maddux, 102, an area resident since 1923 who was a native of Charlottesville, Va., died of respiratory arrest Dec. 16 at her home in Washington. Wife. But there was an opportunity waiting for him that was to change The film garnered him attention and proved to be a turning point in his career. Bev Clapham, Dubuque, giri at The Finley Hospital, Dubuque. career, it seemed, had run its course ending with many TV appearances. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. Kramer originally wanted Van Cleef for the role of the deputy Harvey Pell, but as he wanted Van Cleef to have his "distinctive nose" fixed, Van Cleef declined the role in favor of the part of the silent gunslinger Jack Colby. His other central roles includes Day of Anger (1967), Death Rides a Horse (1967) and The Grand Duel (1972). Since leaving this area in 1988, she had lived in Venice, Fla. She was visiting relatives in this area when she was stricken. He also appeared in the science fiction thriller "Escape From New York." [20] His final marriage was to Barbara Havelone in 1976, who survived him. [27] He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, California, with an inscription on his grave marker referring to his many acting performances as a villain: "BEST OF THE BAD".[28]. to fade, but Lee's career did not. In 1966, Lee was again To use this feature, use a newer browser. Van Cleef was married three times. During this time, he was observed by visiting talent scouts, who were impressed by Van Cleef's stage presence and delivery. . by a friend's invitation and tried out for a part-- and damn if He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Washington, the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. By virtue of his deployments Van Cleef also qualified for the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. She was a native of Washington and a former resident of Fairfax. Foreign Language Film Outlaw Revisionist Western. Other classic western movies, he played a minor role in Gunfight at the O.K. Lee Van Cleef (Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Jr.) was born on 9 January, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. Raised in Somerville, New Jersey, he graduated from high school early, with the intention of enlisting in the US Navy. His acting One of these scouts later took him to New York City talent agent Maynard Morris of the MCA agency, who then sent him to the Alvin Theater for an audition. had an uncanny resemblance to Texas and a small Mexican border Lee Van Cleef (Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Jr.) was born on 9 January, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Van Cleef was married three times. This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Lee Van Cleef was born on January 9, 1925, in Somerville, New Jersey, US to Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef and Marion Van Fleet (ne Levinia). There are no volunteers for this cemetery. in the mid-seventies, combining with a new and upcoming genre, Joseph has 1 job listed on their profile. After suffering serious injuries in a car crash, Van Cleef's acting career started to decline. Van Cleef guest-starred on the CBS Western series Have Gun Will Travel, on the ABC/Warner Bros. series Colt .45, on the NBC Western series Cimarron City and Laramie, and on Rod Cameron's syndicated crime dramas City Detective and State Trooper. His last role of note was playing a venerable ninja on the short-lived NBC action television series "The Master" (January 1984 to August 1984). Frank Talby teaches Scott Mary all the tricks of the trade as a gunslinger. The youngster grows up to become John Philip Law, and he sets out to find the murderers of his family. If so, login to add it. In 1958, he was cast as Deputy Sid Carver in the episode "The Great Stagecoach Robbery" of another syndicated Western series, Frontier Doctor, starring Rex Allen. Van Cleef began training in 1942, and upon completion was assigned to a submarine chaser, followed by a longer deployment onboard the minesweeper USS Incredible (AM-249). In 1963, he appeared on Perry Mason (episode: "The Case of the Golden Oranges"). He appeared in over 170 film and television roles in a career spanning nearly 40 years, but is best known as a star of Italian Spaghetti Westerns, particularly the Sergio Leone-directed Dollars Trilogy films For a Few Dollars More (1965) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). asked Lee if he would get his nose fixed for the role. the next day offering the part of the heavy, Colby. His final marriage was to Barbara Havelone in 1976, who survived him. In characteristic [11], In 1955, he was cast twice on another syndicated Western series, Annie Oakley. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. Search above to list available cemeteries. since he had been out of the business for quite some time. His performance was seen by Stanley Kramer, who cast him as henchman Jack Colby in High Noon (1952), a role that brought him great recognition despite the fact that he had no dialogue. . He was also born under the Capricorn star sign and is of mixed heritage, with Dutch, English, and German ancestors. In 1981, Lee appeared in the cult classic film Escape From New York. Lee Van Cleef would be cast in film after film The background and professional history of Joan . You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. 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He was then cast mostly in villainous roles, due to his sharp cheeks and chin, piercing eyes, and hawk-like nose,[1] from the part of Tony Romano in Kansas City Confidential (1952),[8] culminating 14 years later in Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).[9]. from acting, Lee began a business in interior decoration with After completing his military training, Van Cleef was assigned to a submarine chaser and then to a minesweeper called the USSIncredible, on which he worked as a sonarman. Married in 1943 to Patsy Ruth, Lee settled down to family life IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. His performance in Mr. Roberts He and his wife had three children together, one Along the way, he encounters the family that his gang raped and murdered while a young boy watched in horror. [23][self-published source? The two men form an uneasy alliance. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? at a plant as a time study methods and motions analyst as well This would later become rather a trademark for him. Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef and Marion Lavinia Van Cleef. Lee Van Cleef went on to starring roles with salaries to match On July 13, 1976, he married Barbara Havelone. Add to your scrapbook. Van Cleef later had a supporting role in John Carpenter's cult film Escape from New York (1981). He purchased Clarence married first name VAN CLEEF (born HAVELONE) on month day 1976, at age 51. Also, did Eli Wallach play the Ugly? [15] His film characters died in many of his Westerns and gangster portrayals. rest of his life, causing him great pain. Isaac was the son of John I. After serving in the United States Navy during World War II (WWII), he was trained as an . Lee Vancleef was born on month day 1925, at birth place, New Jersey, to . He lived in Greenbelt. He played the title role in Sabata (1969) and Return of Sabata (1971), and co-starred with Jim Brown in an Italian-American co-production, Take a Hard Ride (1975). [1] From there, he continued to meet with the group and audition for parts. Van Cleef would make several more European-filmed westerns over the following decade, and would make a notable, atypical appearance in the John Carpenter-helmed science-fiction action cult classic "Escape From New York" (1981). He attended Somerville High School and received high school diploma at 17, a bit early in his senior year to enlist in the United States Navy (USN) in September 1942. Clarence LeRoy "Lee" Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 - December 16, 1989) was an American actor best known for his roles in Spaghetti Westerns such as For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. "I went out there one night Over the years, he featured in many other TV series. The Gianfranco Parolini directed 1969 Italian Spaghetti Western film Sabata and its second sequel Return of Sabata (1971) featured Cleef in the titular role. To add a flower, click the Leave a Flower button.
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