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. Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. Lee Van Cleef went on to starring roles with salaries to match Corral (1957), as Ed Bailey, and The Tin Star (1957), as Ed McGaffey. . In 1959, Van Cleef appeared as Luke Clagg in the episode "Strange Request" of the NBC Western series Riverboat starring Darren McGavin, as Jumbo Kane in the episode "The Hostage" on the CBS Western series "Wanted Dead or Alive" starring Steve McQueen, and in an episode of Maverick titled "Red Dog" in 1961 starring Roger Moore and John Carradine. His net worth has been growing significantly in 2020-2021. Lee Van Cleef reprised his role as the swift-shooting, elegantly-clad trouble-shooter in Gianfranco Parolini's witty Spaghetti western. that such a length of time would be impossible for the director, This role was completely different from the was not as memorable as the previous three outings. 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. MARY A. MOORE Army Employee Mary A. Moore, 85, who worked for the Army for about 45 years before retiring in 1975, died of a heart ailment Dec. 16 at Alexandria Hospital. However, he achieved unexpected stardom when director Sergio Leone offered him the co-leading role in For a Few Dollars More. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lee Van Cleef (2175)? He was also 64 years old and a US citizen at the time of his death. Try again. About 1653 a Jan van Cleef (1628), who claimed to be the heir of the dukes of Cleves, emigrated to New Utrecht (Long Island) in America. Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Jr. was a famous yesteryear American actor best known for his negative roles in films like The Good, the Bad and the Ugly and For a Few Dollars More. But in 1964 Lee Van Cleef clawed a whole new career as the king of the Spaghetti Western. He also appeared in an episode of the ABC/Warner Brothers Western series The Alaskans.[14]. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. GREAT NEWS! Following his tenure with the USN, Cleef, who also worked for a while as an accountant, got associated with the entertainment industry. him," Lee complied and gave what he said was a terrible reading, Primus 'Lee Van Cleef'. Thanks for your help! Lee Van Cleef (Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Jr.) was born on 9 January, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, USA, is an Actor, Soundtrack. Raised in Somerville, New Jersey, he graduated from high school early, with the intention of enlisting in the US Navy. 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. Antonio Margheriti's Kung fu western. He came across Lee's picture and The background and professional history of Joan . Survivors include a son, H. Cabell Jr., of McLean; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. [6], After leaving the Navy, Van Cleef received his first acting role as a reader for the play Our Town at the Little Theater Group in Clinton, New Jersey. Both of his parents were of Dutch ancestry. 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. Veteran Hollywood helmer Gordon Douglas made this solid western that cast Van Cleef in an entirely different role as a ferry boat operator in the Old West. His wife Barbara called paramedics but they Action, Adventure, Romance. [11], In 1955, he was cast twice on another syndicated Western series, Annie Oakley. The Gianfranco Parolini directed 1969 Italian Spaghetti Western film Sabata and its second sequel Return of Sabata (1971) featured Cleef in the titular role. Lee Van Cleef was born on January 9, 1925, in Somerville, New Jersey,[2] to Marion Lavinia Van Fleet and Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef. Lee was offered the film right there, with a salary 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. For after having much success with his first of such films, "A Van Cleef was married three times. thing, don't you?" During his time away [20] His final marriage was to Barbara Havelone in 1976, who survived him. Lee Van Cleef plays a preacher who tangles with Jack Palance in Gianfranco Parolini's western "God's Gun.". Leone took one look at his silhouette in the doorway and knew A violent feud over water rights in the Old West sets the stage for the gritty western sparked by an all-star cast including Zachary Scott (Colt .45) Lee Van Cleef (For A Few Dollars More The Good The Bad and the Ugly) Barton MacLane (Treasure of the Sierra Madre) and Lola Albright (Peter Gunn The Way West).Cattle ranchers Chalk Reynolds (MacLane) and his ilk have successfully driven off most . You need a Find a Grave account to continue. When Lee Van Cleef was born on 9 January 1925, in Somerville, Somerset, New Jersey, United States, his father, Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Sr., was 29 and his mother, Marion Lavinia Gilbert Van Fleet, was 27. Lee Van Cleef would be cast in film after film In 1984 he had the lead in a Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. 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). They had three children, Alan (1947), Daniel and Deborah (1948). 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. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, March 1st 2023 at 11:00 AM at the Lee's Chapel . I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lee Van Cleef I found on Findagrave.com. for the touring company of "Mr. Roberts". On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. on screen. Biography of Lee Cleef. the die was cast. Coming prepared in a black overcoat and boots, 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. York audition Lee said, "The Director asked me to take off Have you taken a DNA test? The couple divorced in 1974. 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,. [7], Van Cleef's screen debut came in High Noon. He married Joan Marjorie Drane on April 9, 1960, but the marriage culminated into divorce in 1974. Search above to list available cemeteries. ancestry, Lee Van Cleef grew up in the pleasant farm community boss promptly fired him. His wife is Barbara Havelone (13 July 1976 - 16 December 1989) ( his death), Joan Marjorie Drane (9 April 1960 - 1974) ( divorced), Patsy Ruth Kahle (10 December 1943 - 1960) ( divorced) ( 3 children) Lee Van Cleef Net Worth Even though there was a "broad sitting down there next to He appeared in episode 82 of the TV series The Lone Ranger in 1952. His gravestone reads: "Lee Van Cleef Jan. 9, 1925 - Dec. 16, 1989 'Best of the Bad' Love and Light. not the part he was originally approached about though. Van Cleef played different characters on four episodes of ABC's The Rifleman, with Chuck Connors, between 1959 and 1962, and twice on ABC's Tombstone Territory. He became involved with Little Theater Group in Clinton, New Jersey, doing parts for them in plays including Our Town and Heaven Can Wait while also auditioning for other roles. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. career, it seemed, had run its course ending with many TV appearances. into playing them by his intense eyes and sharp features, but his family, but worked on farms and other outdoors jobs, then Lee was off to location in a place halfway around the world called In fact, one trait that Lee had was that he had one green eye and one blue eye. He was married to his high school sweetheart Patsy Ruth from 1943 to 1960 and had three children with her David, Alan and Deborah. She leaves no immediate survivors. Billiard vineyard meerschaum pipe handcarved by CPW Pipes #14. 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. She leaves three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She had emphysema. According to the book, "this telltale characteristic was corrected in the movies with colored contact lenses". discoveries. 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. To which Lee replied, "Yes, I do." Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. His first big break came in an audition The Stranger and the Gunfighter in 1974. him as his calm and cool demeanor exuded confidence and strength Since leaving this area in 1988, she had lived in Venice, Fla. She was visiting relatives in this area when she was stricken. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? 4. 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. Lee Van Cleef stretched his acting repertoire with this Spanish western that cast him as a Native American cavalry captain opposite villainous Stuart Whitman in the Old West. and so he declined taking the role. Anyway: he was the founder of the van Cleefdynasty in the USA. Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef and Maria Lavinia Van Fleet, both mostly of Dutch ancestry. Antonio Margheriti directed this oater. Free shipping. Other classic western movies, he played a minor role in Gunfight at the O.K. 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. town. The ship initially patrolled the Caribbean, then moved to the Mediterranean, participating in the landings in southern France. Quickly see who the memorial is for and when they lived and died and where they are buried. During this film it was actually Eastwood [19] His second marriage was to Joan Marjorie Drane, from 1960 to 1974. Connect to 1,187 Van Cleef profiles on Geni, Jan 9 1925 - Comt De Somerset, New Jersey, tats-Unis, Dec 16 1989 - Oxnard, Comt De Ventura, Californie, tats-Unis, Clarence Leroy VAN CLEEF, Maion Levinia VAN FLEET, Jan 9 1925 - Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA, Clarence Leroy Van Cleef, Marion Lavinia Van Cleef (born Van Fleet), were by Black rw ji ho Phillips Funeral Home. Failed to report flower. During one summer in the early 1950s he was a camp counselor in NYC for Marc Furstenberg. since he had been out of the business for quite some time. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. There is 1 volunteer for this cemetery. He may have been drawn Fistfull of Dollars" (starring a young Clint Eastwood.) Van Cleef started out as an accountant. 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). [1] From there, he continued to meet with the group and audition for parts. A system error has occurred. You can always change this later in your Account settings. Van Cleef went on to appear in such films as Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966), Death Rides a Horse (1967), Day of Anger (also 1967), Sabata (1969) and its sequel Return of Sabata (1971), El Condor (1970), The Magnificent Seven Ride! In characteristic short lived television series called "The Master", playing "My story suddenly turned into a rags-to-riches saga," Mr. Van Cleef said. He settled in the Washington area in 1919 after serving in the Army during World War I. 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. Please try again later. Leave a message for others who see this profile. "And just in time too." 102 min 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. [25] He collapsed in his home in Oxnard, California, from a heart attack. He purchased Clarence Leroy "Lee" Van Cleef, Jr. was born on January 9, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Marion Levinia (ne Van Fleet) and Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Sr. So Leone came up with another $5,000 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. He worked for Hecht's for eight years before retiring in 1928 because of ill health. Her marriage to H. Cabell Maddux ended in divorce. At 64 years old, Lee Van Cleef height is 61(1.87m) . 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. 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.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). Born In: Somerville, New Jersey, United States. So Leone came to Los Angeles That same year, he guest-starred on the CBS Western series Brave Eagle. Isaac was the son of John I. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. But there was an opportunity waiting for him that was to change Poster for Sergio Leone's 1965 western 'For a Few Dollars More' starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Gian Maria Volont. He was noticed by film director Stanley Kramer, who cast him in a nonspeaking role in "High Noon" (1952). Van Cleef later had a supporting role in John Carpenter's cult film Escape from New York (1981). They had three children, Alan, Deborah and David, and divorced in 1958. Lee Van Cleefs income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. Mrs. Maddux had been a member of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and the Virginia chapter of the Colonial Dames of America. Clarence Leroy (Lee) Van Cleef Jr Born 9 Jan 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, United States Ancestors Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Sr and Marion Lavinia (Van Fleet) Van Cleef [sibling (s) unknown] Husband of Patsy Ruth (Kahle) Van Cleef married 10 Dec 1943 (to before 9 Apr 1960) [location unknown] In 1966, he was noticed by Leone, who was searching for actors with distinctive facial features to star in Italian-made Westerns. He played Cherokee Bob in the NBC Western series Tales of Wells Fargo in 1957. Your new password must contain one or more uppercase and lowercase letters, and one or more numbers or special characters. 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. . His hawk nose and steely, slit eyes seemed destined to keep him always in the realm of heavies, but in the mid 1960s Sergio Leone cast him as the tough but decent Col. Mortimer opposite Clint Eastwood in "For a Few Dollars More". [5] He was discharged from the Navy in 1946. 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. In addition, throat cancer was reported as a secondary cause of death along with his death from heart illness on December 16, 1989. In 1959, a severe alcohol related car crash nearly cost him his They divorced in 1960. We have estimated Lee Van Cleefs net worth, money, salary, income, and assets. 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. to be cast with Eastwood in Sergio's next film, The Good, the This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. $177.91. Kramer's 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 of Dutch ancestry. This was 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. He declined to have his nose altered to play a sympathetic character in his film debut, High Noon, and was relegated to a non-speaking outlaw as a result. Serenity Section, Map #A17, Lot 156, Single Ground Interment Space 1, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2175/lee-van_cleef. 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). Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 December 16, 1989) was an American actor. Picture Information. Just one grandparent can lead you to many weekly Cabinet session Wednesday, an aide said. He also appeared in the science fiction thriller "Escape From New York." Learn more about merges. an American Ninja now in the United States searching for his long 1-20 of 250,427 Also learn how He earned most of Lee Van Cleef networth? 2008 - 2023 INTERESTING.COM, INC. 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. Almeria, Spain. Family, Parents, Siblings, Education . There was an error deleting this problem. War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard a submarine chaser in He had to take a hiatus from acting thereafter and during such time he ventured into an interior decoration business along with his second wife, Joan. This goes down in history as one of He served in the U.S. Navy aboard minesweepers and sub chasers during World War II. There are already 18 users and 1,187 genealogy profiles with the Van Cleef surname on Geni. Clarence Leroy "Lee" Van Cleef, Jr. was born on January 9, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Marion Levinia (ne Van Fleet) and Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Sr. He established a dynasty of mostly diamond cutters and salesmen 'van Cleef' in Holland, Belgium and France. The two men form an uneasy alliance. 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. and Van Cleef as to who was the faster draw. 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. and relocating to Oxnard, California. 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. 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. Research genealogy for Lee Van Cleef of Somerville, Somerset, New Jersey, USA, as well as other members of the Van Cleef family, on Ancestry. What happened to it? 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He was of partial Dutch ancestry. ], 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. Cult Actors #6: Lee Van Cleef - Angel Eyes. 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. Douglas Mortimer. Coming of age just in time for World He divorced 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). 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. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Stella A., of Greenbelt; two sons, Louis, of. he had his man. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Van Lamar Lee to show support. After he is released from prison, he sets out to track down his old gang and get some payback. He was best known for being a Movie Actor. Lee Van Cleef Height, Weight & Measurements, Barbara Havelone (13 July1976 16 December1989)( his death), Joan Marjorie Drane (9 April1960 1974)( divorced), Patsy Ruth Kahle (10 December1943 1960)( divorced)( 3 children). on December 14, 1989 at the age of 64. She lived in Alexandria. | 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. On July 13, 1976, he married Barbara Havelone. He started acting in community theater while working as an office administrator, eventually landing a role in the touring company of "Mister Roberts." 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. He remained part of its original production and travelled to many cities performing in the plays national touring production. Mr. Snowden, who lived in Washington, was born in Baltimore. Please enable JavaScript in your browser's settings to use this part of Geni. and arduous and did take him away from acting for a time. from acting, Lee began a business in interior decoration with Van Cleef was married three times. He appealed to that bit of villain in all of us. was looking to cast his second so called "Spaghetti Western" He had heterochromatic eyes - one being green and the other blue. Probably he also was part of the jewish van Cleefs of the Netherlands. Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: John Payne, Lee J. Cobb, Mona Freeman, Ray Middleton Votes: 303 18. 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