https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lee-van-cleef-35071.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. She had emphysema. He had congestive heart failure. One of his most famous descendants is Alfred van Cleef, who combined diamonds and sales by establishing the jeweller 'van Cleef & Arpels' in Paris. One of these migrants from Kleve to Amsterdam was the jewish merchant Isaac Hijman (Eizik Chaim) van Kleef, born 1686 in Kleve. 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). 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. after the war. However, he achieved unexpected stardom when director Sergio Leone offered him the co-leading role in For a Few Dollars More. He divorced We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. The two men form an uneasy alliance. . Anyway: he was the founder of the van Cleefdynasty in the USA. In 1952, he won his first film role as the sardonic killer who died in the showdown gunfight with Gary Cooper in the Western classic "High Noon." All Public Member Trees results for Lee Van Cleef. In 1952, he made his television debut when he was cast in the episode "Formula for Fear" of the Western aviation series Sky King. 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). since he had been out of the business for quite some time. | He left high school early to join the navy in 1942 and served with distinction. They divorced in 1974, at age 48. This led to a long string of supporting roles, usually playing menacing roles in westerns both in films and on television. Mr. Landi, who was born in Italy, came to this country and the Washington area in 1907. (In Stereo) q Movie /2 Death Rides a Horse (1969). Oops, we were unable to send the email. Primus 'Lee Van Cleef'. an American Ninja now in the United States searching for his long $165.97. 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. for the next several years primarily in supporting roles as the Even though career, it seemed, had run its course ending with many TV appearances. was seen by Stanley Kramer which led him to be cast in the classic The Vanishing American (1955) Approved | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Western 6.3 Rate A white woman who inherits land in New Mexico makes an alliance with the local Navajos against greedy land grabbers and crooked white traders. Unfortunately, "The Magnificent Seven Ride!" Mr. Van Cleef was born in Somerville, N.J., and served in the Navy during World War II. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. His recovery was long Lee Van Cleef worked up until his failing health took his life the Caribbean, then in the Black and China Seas on a mine sweeper. Lee Van Cleef embodies a cold-hearted persona in one of his best performances, making it one of his most emotional roles. They had three children, Alan, Deborah and David, and divorced in 1958. He worked for Hecht's for eight years before retiring in 1928 because of ill health. His wife is Barbara Havelone (13 July1976 16 December1989)( his death), Joan Marjorie Drane (9 April1960 1974)( divorced), Patsy Ruth Kahle (10 December1943 1960)( divorced)( 3 children). Weve updated the security on the site. A young Van Cleef also made an appearance on The Andy Griffith Show and as Frank Diamond in The Untouchables, in an episode entitled "The Unhired Assassin". just signed for the film Cat Ballou. "I went out there one night 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. He married Joan Marjorie Drane on April 9, 1960, but the marriage culminated into divorce in 1974. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. after having much success with his first of such films, "A Mr. Snowden, who lived in Washington, was born in Baltimore. The Spanish village and surrounding countryside Leone took one look at his silhouette in the doorway and knew In 1984, Van Cleef was cast as a ninja master in the NBC adventure series The Master. 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. He then began a business in interior decoration with second wife Joan, as well as pursuing his talent for painting, primarily of sea and landscapes. Western actor, order, beginning with the January deaths. He may have been drawn those characters have a lot of depth." Lee Van Cleef plays the chief villain in this largely African-American western that co-starred Jim Brown and Fred Williamson. His recovery was long and difficult and halted his acting for a time. Fistfull of Dollars" (starring a young Clint Eastwood.) Corral (1957), as Ed Bailey, and The Tin Star (1957), as Ed McGaffey. [7], Van Cleef's screen debut came in High Noon. country. villain or the brash young bad guy. Film director Stanley Kramer spotted him at a Mister Roberts stage production in Los Angeles and wanted to cast him in the role of Deputy Harvey Pell in the American Western film High Noon. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. ], 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. 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. Free shipping. Failed to delete memorial. Lee Van Cleef dressed up more like the Colonel from "For A Few Dollars More" in this Spaghetti western, reminiscent of "The Big Gundown" where he has to track down an outlaw who may be innocent of the crime that he reportedly committed. Animation 2012. In 1963, he appeared on Perry Mason (episode: "The Case of the Golden Oranges"). was contacted, and went for the interview. career as a resulting knee injury had doctors telling him he would 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. Lee Van Cleef's first Spaghetti western cast him opposite Clint Eastwood in Sergio Leone's masterpiece. lost daughter. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. He and his wife had three children together, one Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef and Marion Lavinia Van Cleef. Resend Activation Email. 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. The film made him a box-office draw, especially in Europe. They had three children, Alan, Deborah and David, and divorced in 1958. 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. short lived television series called "The Master", playing Try again later. Please reset your password. He settled in the Washington area in 1919 after serving in the Army during World War I. 4. 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. This role was completely different from the Please enter your email and password to sign in. On July 13, 1976, he married Barbara Havelone. In 1965, a courageous young Italian Director named Sergio Leone In addition, throat cancer was reported as a secondary cause of death along with his death from heart illness on December 16, 1989. he had his man. never ride a horse again. During this time he became one He served in the U.S. Navy aboard minesweepers and sub chasers during World War II. of the top ten biggest box office draws in Europe. In January 1945, Incredible moved to the Black Sea, and performed sweeping duties out of the Soviet Navy base at Sevastopol, Crimea. 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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. | Lee Van Cleef stars as a ruthless gunslinger who rescues a young man, Scott Mary (Giuliano Gemma of "A Pistol for Ringo"), This flower has been reported and will not be visible while under review. Lee Van Cleef, 64, the film actor who appeared in noted Westerns as a rugged, steely-eyed nemesis of protagonists such as Gary Cooper and Clint Eastwood, died Dec. 16 at a hospital in Oxnard, Calif., after an apparent heart attack. [20] His final marriage was to Barbara Havelone in 1976, who survived him. of designing, was paid back. He was best known for being a Movie Actor. The Good, the Bad and the Ugly 1966, 161 min. his second film entitled "For a Few Dollars More", Leone The genre took a strange turn There is a problem with your email/password. 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. and Van Cleef as to who was the faster draw. He and his wife had three children together, one girl and two boys. View Joseph Lee's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. the next day offering the part of the heavy, Colby. Ad Director George Irving Snowden, 95, a former advertising director of Hecht's department stores who was a member of the Washington Hebrew Congregation, died Dec. 16 at Sibley Memorial Hospital. and arduous and did take him away from acting for a time. Other classic western movies, he played a minor role in Gunfight at the O.K. He was from New Jersey and his family, as we can guess from his name, was of Dutch origin; his parents were Clarence Van Cleef and Marian Van Fleet. However, his sinister features with hook nose, steely eyes and sharp cheeks and chin soon typecast him in minor villainous roles in films of different genres for the next 13 years or so. All photos appear on this tab and here you can update the sort order of photos on memorials you manage. Probably he also was part of the jewish van Cleefs of the Netherlands. Add to your scrapbook. it unless his current client, whose house he was in the middle But Kramer called him back Translation on Find a Grave is an ongoing project. his first wife, and married again in 1960. His wife, Marjory, died in 1969. Afterward, George Kennedy replaced Brynner in the second sequel "Guns of the Magnificent Seven." [10] In 1954, Van Cleef appeared as Jesse James in the syndicated series Stories of the Century. His other central roles includes Day of Anger (1967), Death Rides a Horse (1967) and The Grand Duel (1972). During his years with the department store, he helped promote George Washington's Birthday sales campaigns and pioneered combining patriotic themes in Hecht's ads. Coming prepared in a black overcoat and boots, [18] In 1984, he was cast as a ninja master in the NBC adventure series The Master, but it was canceled after thirteen episodes. 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 WIKITREE PROTECTS MOST SENSITIVE INFORMATION BUT ONLY TO THE EXTENT STATED IN THE TERMS OF SERVICE AND PRIVACY POLICY. Isaac was the son of John I. His first big break came in an audition By the early 1970s, Mr. Van Cleef had become one of the 10 most popular box-office stars in Europe, where he had established himself as something of a cult figure. That same year, he guest-starred on the CBS Western series Brave Eagle. So Leone came up with another $5,000 for Spanish television after purchasing a cattle ranch in that Chris Smith. but the strapping, muscular young man obviously had what they He was a hero to many, allowing them to live vicariously through I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lee Van Cleef I found on Findagrave.com. He had heterochromatic eyes - one being green and the other blue. A resulting knee injury made his physicians think that he would never ride a horse again. 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. at a plant as a time study methods and motions analyst as well he honed his skill to a finely tuned art. For the remainder of his of $17,000. [15] His film characters died in many of his Westerns and gangster portrayals. This injury plagued Van Cleef for the rest of his life and caused him great pain. Continuing with this request will add an alert to the cemetery page and any new volunteers will have the opportunity to fulfill your request. He was cast three times, including the role of Rocky Hatch in the episode "Greed Rides the Range" (1952), of another syndicated Western series, The Range Rider. Learn more about merges. The ship initially patrolled the Caribbean, then moved to the Mediterranean, participating in the landings in southern France. In 1984 he had the lead in a 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. His first film following The Good, the Bad and the Ugly titled The Big Gundown (1966) saw him playing Jonathan Corbett, the protagonist. Also Known As: Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. Spouse/Ex-: Barbara Havelone (m. 1976), Joan Drane (m. 1960; div. Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 December 16, 1989) was an American actor. town. He married Patsy Ruth Kahle on 10 December 1943. ancestry, Lee Van Cleef grew up in the pleasant farm community GREAT NEWS! Married in 1943 to Patsy Ruth, Lee settled down to family life Action, Adventure, Romance. was looking to cast his second so called "Spaghetti Western" 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). Clarence passed away of cause of death on month day 1989, at age 64 at death place, California. Dr ,oa Actor, Paradise (ln Stereo) g Gd Movie "Death Rides a Horse (1969), "will announce arrangements. What followed was an array of hero and anti-hero roles in several westerns and action films like Sabata, El Condor and Take a Hard Ride that only furthered his fame. 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. He guest-starred in an episode of John Bromfield's syndicated crime drama Sheriff of Cochise. Van Cleef starred as minor villains and henchmen in various Westerns, including The Tin Star and Gunfight at the O.K. The role came to him at a critical juncture when he was striving to prolong his otherwise waning career. 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. She did auditing work with the Army in this country and in France and West Germany. was not as memorable as the previous three outings. In For a Few Dollars More Cleef starred opposite Clint Eastwood. His performance in Mr. Roberts In characteristic ", Your Scrapbook is currently empty. An audition for a professional role led to a touring company job in "Mr. Roberts". He then began acting in local theatrical productions. good guy of Colonel Mortimer, and it is a credit to Van Cleef's Lee Van Cleef would be cast in film after film Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Van Cleef was married three times. Free delivery for many products! The most notable TV appearance of Cleef was the starring role of John Peter McAllister in the ninja-themed action-adventure TV series The Master that aired on NBC from January 20, 1984 to August 31 of that year. He also had been awarded the Bronze Star and the Good Conduct Medal. 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. Foreign Language Film Outlaw Revisionist Western. Country: United States. 194 16K views 1 year ago 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. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. thing, don't you?" Van Cleef appeared six times between 1953 and 1955 on the children's syndicated Western series The Adventures of Kit Carson, starring Bill Williams. He registered for military service in 1942. Hollywood Hills. The days of the Spaghetti Western may then have begun They had three children, Alan (1947), Daniel and Deborah (1948). 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,. This account has been disabled. elsewhere, Hendersonville, Henderson County, NC, USA, Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania County, VA, USA, virus. Click to enlarge. This injury was to plague him for the The youngster grows up to become John Philip Law, and he sets out to find the murderers of his family. To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. had an uncanny resemblance to Texas and a small Mexican border He was also 64 years old and a US citizen at the time of his death. a home in Rome, and gave one of his few television interviews You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account. After enlisting in the USN, Cleef completed his basic and other trainings at the Naval Fleet Sound School and was thereafter delegated to a submarine chaser. [21], He lost the last joint of the middle finger of his right hand while building a playhouse for his daughter. the die was cast. Corral. cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. called his agent who didn't know what he was doing at the moment, from cleaning up the local saloons in Tonino Valerii's western horse opera "Day of Anger." Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Stella A., of Greenbelt; two sons, Louis, of. Even though there was a "broad sitting down there next to 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. Have you taken a DNA test? He rose to star status in Sergio Leone's "spaghetti westerns," playing enigmatic characters in "For a Few Dollars More" (1965) and "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" (1966) alongside Clint Eastwood and Eli Wallach. According to the book "Weird NJ" (Sceurman, Mark and Mark Moran, Barnes and Noble Books, 2004 ISBN 0-7607-3979-X) he was a descendant of the Morris County Van Cleefs who were infamous in the area for their strange living and "procreational" efforts. 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. $179.04. Antonio Margheriti's Kung fu western. Actor Lee van Cleef was a famous member of that dynasty. Try again later. According to the book, "this telltale characteristic was corrected in the movies with colored contact lenses". For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. from acting, Lee began a business in interior decoration with Discover Lee Van Cleef's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Lee Van Cleef Birth Name: Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef, Jr. his down time from acting jobs as unhealthy dry spells. He collapsed in his home He died of a heart attack in December 1989 and was buried at Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills. Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr., commonly known as Lee Van Cleef, was born in Somerville, New Jersey, on January 9, 1925. Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef and Maria Lavinia Van Fleet, both mostly of Dutch ancestry. Discover Lee Van Cleefs Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. One of the great movie villains, Clarence Leroy Van Cleef, Jr. was born in Somerville, New Jersey, to Marion Lavinia (Van Fleet) and Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef, Sr. His parents were both of Dutch ancestry. He played Cherokee Bob in the NBC Western series Tales of Wells Fargo in 1957. Kramer's Around this time he was noticed by several visiting talent scouts, and one of whom introduced him to MCA agencys talent agent Maynard Morris in New York City. Who Is Lee Van Cleef's Wife? 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. During this film it was actually Eastwood The email does not appear to be a valid email address. Verploegh - Aanen - Maat, Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - Dec 17 1989. http://records.ancestry.com/clarence_leroy_van_cleef_records.ashx?p http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/u/b/Jacqueline--Lubins http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2175, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Van_Cleef, http://ww2gravestone.com/people/cleef-lee-van/. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Van Lamar Lee to show support. The play was Mister Roberts. Both of his parents were of Dutch ancestry. Login to find your connection. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. The rumor that Van Cleef's mother was also of Indonesian ancestry has been proven false. 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). IMPORTANT PRIVACY NOTICE & DISCLAIMER: YOU HAVE A RESPONSIBILITY TO USE CAUTION WHEN DISTRIBUTING PRIVATE INFORMATION. https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Van_Kleef-22, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001812/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4YQ-3MW, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPNL-SVB, USS Incredible (AM-249), United States Navy, World War II, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Born January 9, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, USA, Died December 16, 1989 in Oxnard, California, USA (heart attack), Father: Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Sr; BIRTH 27 FEB. 1895 Belle Mead, Somerset, New Jersey, USA; DEATH 1948 Somerville, Somerset, New Jersey, USA, Mother: Marion Lavinia Van Fleet; BIRTH 6 AUG. 1897 Hillsborough, Somerset, New Jersey, USA; DEATH 28 OCT. 1987 Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA, First Wife: Patsy Ruth Kahle (from 10 December 1943 to 1960 - divorced - had 3 children together), Second Wife: Joan Marjorie Drane (from 9 April 1960 to 1974 - divorced - no known children together), "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (, "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (. 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