Lyle Bettger
Actor

Lyle Bettger Net Worth

Lyle Bettger was a handsome, blond-haired, steely-eyed villain in many film Westerns. He was known for his immaculate appearance and wry smile, often wearing a silk damask vest and puffing on a cheroot. Despite his Aryan looks, Bettger never became typecast as a Nazi SS officer or Gestapo interrogator, likely due to his good fortune.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Who is it? Actor
Birth Day February 13, 1915
Birth Place  Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Age 105 YEARS OLD
Died On September 24, 2003(2003-09-24) (aged 88)\nAtascadero, California, U.S.
Birth Sign Pisces
Occupation Actor
Years active 1950–1980
Spouse(s) Paula Rolfe (1940; ); 3 children

💰 Net worth: $300,000 (2024)

Lyle Bettger, a well-known actor in the United States, is expected to have a net worth of $300,000 by 2024. Having made a name for himself in the entertainment industry, Bettger has amassed a substantial fortune over the years. With his impressive acting skills and notable performances, he has not only gained popularity but also financial success. As he continues to take on diverse roles and showcase his talent, it is anticipated that his net worth will only continue to grow. Lyle Bettger's dedication and contributions to the American film and television industry have certainly made him a respected figure in the acting community.

Biography/Timeline

1936

Bettger's theatrical debut was in Brother Rat at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City in 1936. His Broadway credits include Dance Night (1938), Summer Night (1939), The Flying Gerardos (1940–1941), The Moon Is Down (1942), All for All (1943), Oh, Brother! (1945), John Loves Mary (1947–1948), and Love Life (1948–1949).

1949

Bettger's movie career began when he was cast in The Lie in 1949. Movie columnist Frank Neill reported, "On the basis of his performance in the movie, he has been signed to a juicy contract."

1950

Later Bettger was cast as the lead in the film noir No Man of Her Own (1950). He soon became a regular on the set of Westerns such as Denver and Rio Grande (1952), The Great Sioux Uprising (1953), Forbidden (1953), Drums Across the River (1954), Destry (1955), The Lone Ranger, (1956) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957). Lyle developed a reputation for playing the bad guy and excelled in villainous roles such as the menacing Joe Beacom in Union Station (1950) and the cold-blooded Nazi Chief Officer Kirchner in The Sea Chase (1955). One of his later roles was in the 1969 film Impasse as a bigoted World War II veteran.

1957

Bettger made many appearances in dramatic roles on television, starring in the 1957 series The Court of Last Resort as well as guest starring on Hawaii Five-O, Rawhide, The Tall Man, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke, Bonanza, Blue Light, and The Time Tunnel.

2003

Bettger was married to Mary Rolfe (1940–1996), an Actress who played Henry Aldrich's sister in The Aldrich Family on radio, until her death. They had three children: Lyle, Jr., Frank, and Paula. He died on September 24, 2003 in Atascadero, California aged 88. His remains were cremated. He was survived by his children and a sister.

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