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Pierce Lyden

1908 – 1998

American actor

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About Pierce Lyden

Lived 1908 – 1998 (aged 90). Pierce Lyden was an American actor and television actor.

Pierce W. Lyden (January 8, 1908 – October 10, 1998) and acted in several plays there. He graduated from the University of Nebraska School of Music and Fine Arts in 1927 and later studied at the Emerson College of Oratory in Boston. In 1997 he received Nebraska's Buffalo Bill Award.

Lyden died at his Orange, California home on October 10, 1998, aged 90, and was buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park in Santa Ana, California.

Filmography

Film

1941: The Get-Away – Gangster 1941: King of Dodge City – Reynolds 1949: The Gal Who Took the West – O'Hara Cowhand with Lee (uncredited) 1951: Government Agents vs. Phantom Legion – Armstrong 1951: Man from Sonora – Creel 1951: Nevada Badmen – Sheriff Connelly 1952: Texas City – Marshal George Markham 1952: Canyon Ambush – Rancher John Brackett 1952: Kansas Territory – Dr. Stanley Johnson 1952: Waco – Farley 1952: Carson City – Guard 1952: Montana Belle – Deputy 1953: Calamity Jane – Citizen (uncredited) 1955: The Phantom from 10,000 Leagues – Andy, Janitor 1956: The Women of Pitcairn Island – Dan Scruggs 1956: The First Traveling Saleslady – Outlaw (uncredited) 1958: Gunman's Walk – Townsman 1962: The Wild Westerners – Jake (uncredited, final film role)

Television

+ Year Title Role Notes 1951–1956 The Cisco Kid Vic / Dana / Carl Barton 4 episodes 1951–1956 Wild Bill Hickok Clint Morgan / Henchman Powers / Judge Morton 3 episodes 1952–1956 The Roy Rogers Show Vallon / Craig Ormond / Carl Posing as Carter & Graham 3 episodes 1953–1954 The Gene Autry Show Red, Lead Robber / Henchman with Mustache / Henchman Vince Keys / Bank Teller 4 episodes 1956–1957 Sergeant Preston of the Yukon Jiffy Tyler / Larry Bates / Prospector / Sam Jackson 4 episodes 1957 The Lone Ranger Gil Ryan / Earl Bennett / Reese Talman 3 episodes 1957–1959 Tales of Wells Fargo Blacksmith / Doc Mills / Cold Creek Sheriff 3 episodes 1958, 1960 The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp Markum / Saloon Owner 2 episodes 1959 Bat Masterson Blacksmith 1 episode 1962 Cheyenne Marshal Holland 1 episode

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Emerson College, University of Nebraska system
Also known as
Pierce W. Lyden

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Pierce Lyden?

American actor (1908-1998)

When was Pierce Lyden born?

Pierce Lyden was born on 8 January 1908 in Hildreth.

When did Pierce Lyden die?

Pierce Lyden died on 10 October 1998 in Orange.

What was Pierce Lyden's occupation?

Pierce Lyden was an actor and television actor.

What nationality was Pierce Lyden?

Pierce Lyden was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Pierce Lyden

· Wikidata: Q7191811

· DBpedia: Pierce Lyden

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