Lee Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef Van Cleef in Death Rides a Horse (1967) Born Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef, Jr. (1925-01-09)January 9, 1925 Somerville, New Jersey, U.S. Died December 16, 1989(1989-12-16) (aged 64) Oxnard, California, U.S. Cause of death Heart attack Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Hollywood Hills, California Occupation Actor Years active 1952–1989 Known for Angel Eyes, Colonel Douglas Mortimer, Hauk, Sabata, Chris, Ryan, Jack Colby Notable work(s) The Good, the Bad and the Ugly,For a Few Dollars More, High Noon, Escape from New York", Sabata", Return of Sabata, The Magnificent Seven Ride, Death Rides a Horse" Spouse(s) Patsy Ruth (1943–1960; divorced) Joan Drane (1960–1974; divorced) Barbara Havelone (1976–1989; his death) Children 4 Clarence Leroy "Lee" Van Cleef, Jr. (January 9, 1925 – December 16, 1989), was an American film actor who appeared mostly in Westerns and action pictures. His sharp features and piercing eyes led to his being cast as a villain in scores of films, such as Kansas City Confidential, High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. After his success in the last of these, he played the hero in many of his later movies.