This guy was a World War 11 veteran. He served on a Navy mine Sweeper. He was a deckerated War veteran. He later became an actor. He always wore a cowboy hat so that his head wouldn't have to be seen. He was loosing his hair. Remember the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
My dad was the same age. He was out of high school when Pearl Harbor happened. He enlisted in the Navy right away and was off to fight. Luckily he came back alive or I wouldn't be born. Both he and Lee belonged to the Greatest Generation. RIP Lee and my dad ❤
According to Spaghetti Western Lore, Lee was one of the fastest draws ever to grace the screen. His character of Douglas Mortimer became so popular he even had his own Italian comic book series.
One of my fav actors of all time....especially in those spaghetti westerns. You’re the best at these biographical studies of significant personalities. No one does it better. You gather seldom known facts and cover everyone with time consuming, thoroughly researched detail . Keep’em coming Jerry. Much appreciated and enjoyed.
He was one of my favorite actors....He made his parts seem very real to me.....l often wondered what happened to him....Now l know....Thanks to my friend Jerry Skinner....Thanks
I've always wondered if Lee had it in his contract to have the most gorgeous black horse in the Eastwood films. Thank you Jerry for this great video -- Lee Van Cleef is one of the best character actors ever!
I absolutely love him. His presence on the screen outshown everyone else. So charismatic and in my mind he had a beautiful face, those eyes and those cheekbones ,wow! R.I.P. Mr. Lee Van Cleef.
Van Cleef looked to have lived 94 years in the 64 years that he was on earth. He also played parts on Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel & Bonanza .. all popular TV Westerns.
I've been watching the 30-minute "Gunsmoke" episodes on the Inspiration Channel. In addition to just being great shows, they are character- actor heaven. To date, we've seen Strother Martin ( frequently), Chuck Connors, Ross Martin, DeForest Kelly, Richard Deacon, John Carradine, Claude Akins, Frank DeKova, Robert Middleton, Raymond Bailey, Werner Klemperer, Jack Weston....seems like everyone passed through Dodge City!
One of my all-time faves. As a lover of the Spaghetti Westerns, especially the Leone films, Lee was absolutely a legend. Left us all too soon, but thankfully a lot of work for us to cherish for many moons to come. RIP Angel Eyes!
I grew up with him and the movies of his era. Luke a child, that I was, I believed whole his performance. What an achievement in his acting. I can't imagine ANYONE else doing his work. Heartfelt condolences to his family
Another STELLAR job Mr. Skinner!!! So many great details we never knew growing up watching him! I remember mom and daddy took us to the drive inn to see Hang em High and The Good Bad and Ugly. Lee scared me when I was a kid but now it’s just awesome memories and as an adult now…I was thinking of him last week and I thought I bet he was a teddy bear and sure enough you said it!!! I was like awwwww and I tilted my head and grabbed my heart for that sweet man. So thank you again!!! I will probably watch it again lol🥰🥰🥰
I loved Lee Van Cleef "he had that look". Such a good actor died so young. Very interesting anecdotes of his life; with saving that dog from the ocean I love him more. Glad his daughter is still around we are both from 48'. May he rest in peace. Thanks again Jerry.
Lee was reputed to be a very sweet fellow who died way before his time. Lee was 100% correct, in not fixing his nose. It was his nose that may have gotten parts, but he acted perfectly.
One of the greatest character actors of the time and definitely the "Best of the Bad" Once again Mr Skinner, you have made a brilliant, educational, complete and respectful video biography - a job that you do better than any other... Thank You
Excellent video and excellent choice. Lee Van Cleef was one of a kind. His iconic role as The Bad will never be surpassed. "I almost forgot. He gave me a thousand. I think his idea was that I kill you. But you know, the pity is, when I'm paid... ...I always follow my job through. You know that."
Thank you, thank you, Jerry. This is one of my favorites, I love turning on the movie channel and seeing Lee in one of his many westerns. I can never turn him off, one great bad of the bad. Love you Jerry, please keep em coming. Jill and Augie Blase, Winter springs, Florida 🤠
Always loved him as an actor - never knew about him saving the dog in Navy - so lovely! - And he was a portraitist - Love it when you find out an actor you like, turns out to be a decent & good person too. Thank you for this really interesting & informative video much appreciated.
I didn't realize he was so young when he passed away. A huge loss to all of us who loved him. Thank you for yet another excellent video, your time and effort.
Great documentary about LEE VAN CLEEF,I LOVE THESE DOCUMENTARIES,THANK YOU JERRY SKINNER,WITHOUT YOU I WOULDN'T KNOW ABOUT SOME GREAT ACTORS OF THE PAST
Im privilaged to see yet another first class documentary from Mr. Jerry Skinner. Ive missed your work so much and Im so happy to see this new about Van Cleef. Thank you so much for all your great work Mr. Skinner, you're a real gem. xoxo
Thanks for all the videos, including this of the legendary LVC ! One of the best western actors going, and can not thank him enough for his acting, which was brilliant. LVC got me through my youth, watching his movies over and over again especially the spaghetti westerns. R.I.P. LVC, we salute you.
For those of you watching for the first time this is one of those hidden gems on TH-cam. I've learned so much from Mr. Skinner even the videos that I'm not that interested in end up thoroughly entertaining me this is great work. 🤔👏💯
Best bio I've seen yet of LVC on TH-cam, Jerry! Facts, info., and pics, etc., I've never seen in other bios -- a tidy sum! I've always been a big LVC fan since I was a kid in the 1950s (but didn't really know his name -- just his face, nose and eyes). When I was in the navy I saw the Sergio Leone trilogy movies -- but in reverse order they were released. I saw the GBU at the Norfolk, Va., Naval Station's base theater for .25 cents (1968). As soon as saw LVC I said to myself: It's that guy! I really liked Lee's performance in the GBU. The next movie I saw was For A Few Dollars More. I liked Lee's character (Col. Douglas Mortimer) so much that to this day I use his photo and sometimes the name Col. Mortimer as my forum name at many websites I post at. With respect to Lee cutting off part of his middle finger of his right hand, Lee's middle finger can be seen gauzed up and splinted in the Have Gun-Will Travel episode titled "The Treasure," which was released on TV December 29, 1962. In that episode Lee is shooting a rifle both right handed and left handed. I'm not sure if he was ambidextrous or if he was having trouble shooting right handed and switched to left handed. I also have the same "The Bad" T-shirt Lee's son is wearing at 14:00 of the video. I bought mine from a member selling them on the now defunct "The Bad" website about 13 years ago, a website devoted to all things LVC.
He has always been one of our favorite actors. Thank you So Much for another fine presentation. My wife and I look forward to all your podcasts, they are always direct, on point and sometimes humorous , but always sincere. Thank you again.
The first time I ever seen Lee Van Cleef was in The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, then the bounty hunter in one of those "Dollars" Films with Clint. Then at some point I watched High Noon and spotted him there! Then Escape From NY, Death Rides A Horse, etc. I haven't seen everything he's been in but I'm working on it! I've always said that, in the movies, you can't have an effective hero without an exceedingly great bad ass bad guy. Lee Van Cleef is just that good :) RIP. Also, I'd like to thank his family for his WWII service.
Another great one, played a great cowboy, outlaw, etc etc. I saw a lot of movies and shows that he was in! I liked the show where he was suppose to be a ninja, that was pretty good too!
Watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly so many times with my dad, he loved that movie. I see him and all I think is "Angel Eyes." Thanks for the information, very interesting.
Thank you for making such a comprehensive video of this incredible man's life and not putting the word tragedy in the title! His acomplishments and precense with his children makes him what he truely is.❤️🙏⭐️
Hi Jerry Keith here. I'm going to say it before I even watch your video. I know this is a winner. You are the best buddy. Standby I got one for you, nothing as great as yours but this is pretty good. Keith Kuhn
One of the best character actors ever. And he added another dimension. He was the bad guy we all liked.
R.E.S.P.E.C.T.
It was the eyes, not the nose.
Great actor. One of my all time favorites.
Yes, the eyes. I've faced many men and the eyes are always telling. Nuf said.
Angel Eyes! 😊
Chancethecanine I remember that one..
I think it was his nose...and a little bit his eyes.
Yes sir it was the ice definitely the eyes cold cold as ice kill you as just as soon look at you great Badman
This guy was a World War 11 veteran. He served on a Navy mine Sweeper. He was a deckerated War veteran. He later became an actor. He always wore a cowboy hat so that his head wouldn't have to be seen. He was loosing his hair. Remember the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!
World war 11 huh? That's a new one
He was also an accountant for a while, as was his Father!
World War 2!
The best pipe smoking bad guy outlaw ever.
LOL!
I saw him in Captain Apache in the early 70's...loved it as a kid.
My dad was the same age. He was out of high school when Pearl Harbor happened. He enlisted in the Navy right away and was off to fight. Luckily he came back alive or I wouldn't be born. Both he and Lee belonged to the Greatest Generation. RIP Lee and my dad ❤
My Dad was almost exactly a year older, and he, too, graduated high school at 17 and joined the Navy, but ended up on a carrier
Angel Eyes = the best villain in Western movie history.
According to Spaghetti Western Lore, Lee was one of the fastest draws ever to grace the screen. His character of Douglas Mortimer became so popular he even had his own Italian comic book series.
Really? I'd love to see it, but can't seem to find it
I heard he was faster than Eastwood
My favorite Western bad guy
One of my fav actors of all time....especially in those spaghetti westerns. You’re the best at these biographical studies of significant personalities. No one does it better. You gather seldom known facts and cover everyone with time consuming, thoroughly researched detail . Keep’em coming Jerry. Much appreciated and enjoyed.
I too use big words to sound smort
And now, I'm hungry for spaghetti again!
He was one of my favorite actors....He made his parts seem very real to me.....l often wondered what happened to him....Now l know....Thanks to my friend Jerry Skinner....Thanks
Good to see your name again Steve. Jerry
@@JerrySkinner1943 Thank you so much for this biography. Lee Van Cleef is one of my all time favorites.
I've always wondered if Lee had it in his contract to have the most gorgeous black horse in the Eastwood films. Thank you Jerry for this great video -- Lee Van Cleef is one of the best character actors ever!
I totally agree Lee was truly one of the great ones, and your right he always sported the most beautiful black horse👍🏼🐴
It was a circus horse cause he couldn't ride properly he was scared lol that's why he had that horse
@@shaunbritton939 = 🤡
He sure was a cool cat. ....one of my favorite actors.
When on screen you couldn't help but be drawn to him.
"That guy...he looks dangerous!"
Exactly!
Lee Van Cleef was so awesome as a actor. Thanks for all the great videos Jerry.
I absolutely love him. His presence on the screen outshown everyone else. So charismatic and in my mind he had a beautiful face, those eyes and those cheekbones ,wow! R.I.P. Mr. Lee Van Cleef.
64 - He died very young. Loved his work. Thank you for the video. A welcome change from recent events.
If you were born in 1900, you had a pretty good chance of dying by your 50th birthday. So no, he did not died very young.
One of kind..a Veteran..from a time when actors Loved their Country...he will live on forever....Col.Mortimer
I'll alway's be a Fan of Lee Van Cleef! He was a Great Actor!
Van Cleef looked to have lived 94 years in the 64 years that he was on earth. He also played parts on Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel & Bonanza .. all popular TV Westerns.
I've been watching the 30-minute "Gunsmoke" episodes on the Inspiration Channel. In addition to just being great shows, they are character- actor heaven. To date, we've seen Strother Martin ( frequently), Chuck Connors, Ross Martin, DeForest Kelly, Richard Deacon, John Carradine, Claude Akins, Frank DeKova, Robert Middleton, Raymond Bailey, Werner Klemperer, Jack Weston....seems like everyone passed through Dodge City!
And don't forget The Rifleman.
Palladin, was the title, have gun will tra al was the theme tune,
One of my all-time faves. As a lover of the Spaghetti Westerns, especially the Leone films, Lee was absolutely a legend. Left us all too soon, but thankfully a lot of work for us to cherish for many moons to come. RIP Angel Eyes!
I grew up with him and the movies of his era. Luke a child, that I was, I believed whole his performance.
What an achievement in his acting. I can't imagine ANYONE else doing his work. Heartfelt condolences to his family
I swear Jerry I don't know how you do it man but you are great at this.
Keith
Thank you Keith, my friend. Jerry
There's nobody out here like you. Thank you so much.
One of the all time greats Lee Van Cleef Deserves a Star ✴️ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame 🎥 🤠🐴
Great actor. I grew up watching Van Cleef and Eastwood in the spaghetti western. Love his gangster roles as well. Great documentary.
Oh thank you Mr. Skinner! I love Lee Van Cleef! Was having a sad day. Then a video from you popped up and cheered me!♥
Another STELLAR job Mr. Skinner!!! So many great details we never knew growing up watching him! I remember mom and daddy took us to the drive inn to see Hang em High and The Good Bad and Ugly. Lee scared me when I was a kid but now it’s just awesome memories and as an adult now…I was thinking of him last week and I thought I bet he was a teddy bear and sure enough you said it!!! I was like awwwww and I tilted my head and grabbed my heart for that sweet man. So thank you again!!! I will probably watch it again lol🥰🥰🥰
I remember watching him play the dual roles of the preacher and the gunfighter that were twin brothers in God's Gun. Great video as always Jerry
One of the GREATS....Miss him....
Amazing character actor with a look that could turn you to stone.
Lets thank Sergio Leone, Lee could have retired and not left us with his memorable Spaghetti performances.
Absolutely and don't forget Escape From New York too
I love Lee Van Cleef!!! Thanks for the video!!! Cheers!!!
Another fine documentary
Thanks for this one. I always wanted to know.
I loved Lee Van Cleef "he had that look". Such a good actor died so young. Very interesting anecdotes of his life; with saving that dog from the ocean I love him more. Glad his daughter is still around we are both from 48'. May he rest in peace. Thanks again Jerry.
Angel Eyes. Wish I could have seen his 30 foot dive into rough seas to save the ship's dog. Good man. RIP
One of my favourite old time western actors, loved him
Thank you Jerry for another detailed history of a great actor. “Best of the bad” says it all.
Lee was reputed to be a very sweet fellow who died way before his time. Lee was 100% correct, in not fixing his nose. It was his nose that may have gotten parts, but he acted perfectly.
One of the greatest character actors of the time and definitely the "Best of the Bad"
Once again Mr Skinner, you have made a brilliant, educational, complete and respectful video biography - a job that you do better than any other...
Thank You
Thank you Frank for taking time to watch. Jerry
Excellent video and excellent choice. Lee Van Cleef was one of a kind. His iconic role as The Bad will never be surpassed.
"I almost forgot. He gave me a thousand. I think his idea was that I kill you. But you know, the pity is, when I'm paid... ...I always follow my job through. You know that."
Thank you, thank you, Jerry. This is one of my favorites, I love turning on the movie channel and seeing Lee in one of his many westerns.
I can never turn him off, one great bad of the bad. Love you Jerry, please keep em coming. Jill and Augie Blase, Winter springs, Florida 🤠
Jill and Augie, my friends. Jerry
Great video! I STILL/continue to watch LVC movies. He is an American hero.
Wish I had the chance to shake his hand.
Thanks Jerry for another in depth documentary about Lee Van Cleef. I always loved his acting. RIP Lee😊
He was one magnificent actors loved watching him. He new how to play a real outlaw bless you mate
Wonderful biopic of an American movie icon. Thank you!
I always loved his eyes. They are very piercing, and intense. He was a great actor.
Always loved him as an actor - never knew about him saving the dog in Navy - so lovely! - And he was a portraitist - Love it when you find out an actor you like, turns out to be a decent & good person too. Thank you for this really interesting & informative video much appreciated.
Top drawer as always Mr. Skinner! Lee was the baddest of the bad!
I didn't realize he was so young when he passed away. A huge loss to all of us who loved him. Thank you for yet another excellent video, your time and effort.
If you were born in 1900, you had a pretty good chance of dying by your 50th birthday. So he did not die very young.
Remarkable and unforgetable actor who stands out in his movies. Great actor! May he RIP. Very good documentary as always Mr. Jerry. Thanks!
As far as I'm concerned it's an award winner Jerry.
Keith
@Quotation Station
Jerry always does awesome stuff.
Keith Kuhn
KK Motion Pictures also on TH-cam
Cel mai mare artist al filmelor Western..după părerea mea.Dumnezeu să-l odihnească în pace
Great documentary about LEE VAN CLEEF,I LOVE THESE DOCUMENTARIES,THANK YOU JERRY SKINNER,WITHOUT YOU I WOULDN'T KNOW ABOUT SOME GREAT ACTORS OF THE PAST
He shined in The Young Lions and High Noon, small roles but he made people notice.
Thank You Mr. Skinner & team !!!!
Great video best screen villain of all time
Very underrated actor. Thank God Sergio got him in his movies.
Thank you for another fantastic biopic Vielen Dank from Germany
Im privilaged to see yet another first class documentary from Mr. Jerry Skinner. Ive missed your work so much and Im so happy to see this new about Van Cleef. Thank you so much for all your great work Mr. Skinner, you're a real gem. xoxo
Thank you Marie, like the white tiger. Jerry
Thanks for all the videos, including this of the legendary LVC ! One of the best western actors going, and can not thank him enough for his acting, which was brilliant. LVC got me through my youth, watching his movies over and over again especially the spaghetti westerns. R.I.P. LVC, we salute you.
Love this guy immensely, such a good actor....R.I.P. always Lee.💜
Thank you for this!! Made my day! Now back to some VanCleef classics for me!
Definitely the original bad guy,excellent documentary as always...Thanks Jerry.
Great video. I love character actors! More, please!!
Another well done and very entertaining video, Jerry. Mahalo and Aloha 🌸🤙🌸
Thank you so much for your videos. I wish I could thank you in person!
Very interesting and well spoken. Thank you kindly.
For those of you watching for the first time this is one of those hidden gems on TH-cam. I've learned so much from Mr. Skinner even the videos that I'm not that interested in end up thoroughly entertaining me this is great work. 🤔👏💯
Another classic one. Keep them coming Jerry . Jeffrey Randall
Lee Van Cleef, a good guy who was a great bad guy. I wish I could have known him.
Thank you Jerry Skinner for another great video.
Great story ..Great video
Always liked him in the westerns...
Love all his movies. Thank you for this Great video!!
Thanks, Mr. S. Really good vid.
Great video, saw all his films loved his acting.
Love me some Jerry Skinner!! Thanks Jerry!
It's great to be haunted by those you present to us. Thanks Again Jerry.
Best bio I've seen yet of LVC on TH-cam, Jerry! Facts, info., and pics, etc., I've never seen in other bios -- a tidy sum! I've always been a big LVC fan since I was a kid in the 1950s (but didn't really know his name -- just his face, nose and eyes). When I was in the navy I saw the Sergio Leone trilogy movies -- but in reverse order they were released. I saw the GBU at the Norfolk, Va., Naval Station's base theater for .25 cents (1968). As soon as saw LVC I said to myself: It's that guy! I really liked Lee's performance in the GBU. The next movie I saw was For A Few Dollars More. I liked Lee's character (Col. Douglas Mortimer) so much that to this day I use his photo and sometimes the name Col. Mortimer as my forum name at many websites I post at. With respect to Lee cutting off part of his middle finger of his right hand, Lee's middle finger can be seen gauzed up and splinted in the Have Gun-Will Travel episode titled "The Treasure," which was released on TV December 29, 1962. In that episode Lee is shooting a rifle both right handed and left handed. I'm not sure if he was ambidextrous or if he was having trouble shooting right handed and switched to left handed. I also have the same "The Bad" T-shirt Lee's son is wearing at 14:00 of the video. I bought mine from a member selling them on the now defunct "The Bad" website about 13 years ago, a website devoted to all things LVC.
I love your intense blue eyes in your cowboy movies.Every cowboy fan loves ya. BROTHER!!!. Thanks for giving.
Those eyes meant business.
Another Hollywood legend.
*Awesome actor!*
*My brother's eyes are identical to Lee's!*
❤🌷❤
He has always been one of our favorite actors. Thank you So Much for another fine presentation. My wife and I look forward to all your podcasts, they are always direct, on point and sometimes humorous , but always sincere. Thank you again.
Great as always.
I don't know how you do it Jerry ,, But keep it up , Thank you Frank from montana...
Frank, thank you i like Montana a beautiful place. Jerry
As usual the best documentary .He was the original bad guy and he did it so well.
The first time I ever seen Lee Van Cleef was in The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, then the bounty hunter in one of those "Dollars" Films with Clint. Then at some point I watched High Noon and spotted him there! Then Escape From NY, Death Rides A Horse, etc. I haven't seen everything he's been in but I'm working on it! I've always said that, in the movies, you can't have an effective hero without an exceedingly great bad ass bad guy. Lee Van Cleef is just that good :) RIP. Also, I'd like to thank his family for his WWII service.
Such a familiar face - bad as and all. Always good to see your videos. Hope you're doing well.
He was a fantastic baddie loved him thank you so much Jerry for sharing this loved it keep them coming Jerry no one does it better than you ♥️♥️♥️
Thank you!
Another great one, played a great cowboy, outlaw, etc etc. I saw a lot of movies and shows that he was in! I liked the show where he was suppose to be a ninja, that was pretty good too!
That was absolutely awesome! The speaker's voice is the best! I've heard him do other biographies. Thank you 😊.
Good work, Jerry!
His scene in “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms” was my favorite of the entire movie!
Hi Mr. Jerry. Good to hear you. Great documentary (as always)
Watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly so many times with my dad, he loved that movie. I see him and all I think is "Angel Eyes." Thanks for the information, very interesting.
Thank you for making such a comprehensive video of this incredible man's life and not putting the word tragedy in the title! His acomplishments and precense with his children makes him what he truely is.❤️🙏⭐️
Thanks Jerry, he was the best of the bad but he was a great actor. Take care and all the best. Stevie
Greetings @Jerry Skinner. I been wanting to see and listen to someone that changes the worldly atmosphere.
Hi Jerry Keith here.
I'm going to say it before I even watch your video.
I know this is a winner.
You are the best buddy.
Standby I got one for you, nothing as great as yours but this is pretty good.
Keith Kuhn
O.K.
Thank you for your videos, you do a wonderful job and I enjoy them.
Hell yeah a new one!!!!