Lee Van Cleef (January 9, 1925 - December 16, 1989) was a movie actor, who appeared mostly in Western and action pictures. His sharp features and piercing eyes made him an ideal "bad guy," though he was occasionally cast in a hero's role.
Born in Somerville, New Jersey, Van Cleef served in the United States Navy during World War II and became an actor after a brief career as an accountant. His first film was the classic Western High Noon, in which he played a villain. He also had a bit part as the sharpshooter in the climax of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms around the same time.
Van Cleef played one of Lee Marvin's villainous henchmen in the 1962 John Ford classic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, with James Stewart and John Wayne.
He lost the tip of his middle finger on his right hand at some point: this can be seen in the close-up shots of his hand during the gunfights in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
He appeared in several Spaghetti westerns, including in For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (both co-starring Clint Eastwood), as well as The Big Gundown and The Sabata Trilogy. Van Cleef also had a supporting role in John Carpenter's cult hit Escape from New York. He also appeared as a villainous swindler in the Bonanza episode, The Bloodline (December 31, 1960), along with 90 movie roles and 109 other television appearances over a 38-year span.
In the early 1980s he played John Peter McCallister, the "first Occidental to become a ninja" in NBC's The Master. The show was later featured on two episodes of the cult hit Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Lee Van Cleef died in Oxnard, California and was interred in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles. His gravestone says "Lee Van Cleef Jan 9, 1925 - Dec 16, 1989 'Best of the Bad' Love and Light".
Van Cleef was listed as one of the dedicatees at the end of Quentin Tarantino's 2004 film Kill Bill Vol. 2.
Born in Somerville, New Jersey, Van Cleef served in the United States Navy during World War II and became an actor after a brief career as an accountant. His first film was the classic Western High Noon, in which he played a villain. He also had a bit part as the sharpshooter in the climax of The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms around the same time.
Van Cleef played one of Lee Marvin's villainous henchmen in the 1962 John Ford classic The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, with James Stewart and John Wayne.
He lost the tip of his middle finger on his right hand at some point: this can be seen in the close-up shots of his hand during the gunfights in The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.
He appeared in several Spaghetti westerns, including in For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (both co-starring Clint Eastwood), as well as The Big Gundown and The Sabata Trilogy. Van Cleef also had a supporting role in John Carpenter's cult hit Escape from New York. He also appeared as a villainous swindler in the Bonanza episode, The Bloodline (December 31, 1960), along with 90 movie roles and 109 other television appearances over a 38-year span.
In the early 1980s he played John Peter McCallister, the "first Occidental to become a ninja" in NBC's The Master. The show was later featured on two episodes of the cult hit Mystery Science Theater 3000.
Lee Van Cleef died in Oxnard, California and was interred in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles. His gravestone says "Lee Van Cleef Jan 9, 1925 - Dec 16, 1989 'Best of the Bad' Love and Light".
Van Cleef was listed as one of the dedicatees at the end of Quentin Tarantino's 2004 film Kill Bill Vol. 2.
RIP Lee Van Cleef 1925-1989
by P. redeckis June 05, 2006
The most flamboyant artist in the heavy metal/pop/classic rock scene, who after leaving Van Halen (due to his incompatibility with Eddie Van Halen), recorded 3 albums before his music became unpopular in the face of the non - flamboyant and dirty wave of grunge antiestablishment. Check out "Eat em' and Smile". Includes great songs, such as "Yankee Rose" and "Ladies' Night in Buffalo", just to name a few
David Lee Roth and Van Halen virtually reinvented the heavy metal scene of the late '70's and the early to mid '80's, and DLR would go platinum with his next album "Eat em' and Smile"
by just another old school rock fan October 09, 2006
One of the greatest general's in all of history. Known for his honorable character, devotion to duty, not to mention his brilliant tactical successes in battle after battle against a stronger foe. He repeatedly won distinction for conduct and bravery during the Mexican-American War.
At the begining of the War Between the States, he was offered commands in both the Union and Confederacy, but choose to be loyal to the South as he was born in Virginia.
At the begining of the War Between the States, he was offered commands in both the Union and Confederacy, but choose to be loyal to the South as he was born in Virginia.
"They do not know what they say. If it came to a conflict of arms, the war will last at least four years. Northern politicians will not appreciate the determination and pluck of the South, and Southern politicians do not appreciate the numbers, resources, and patient perseverance of the North. Both sides forget that we are all Americans. I foresee that our country will pass through a terrible ordeal, a necessary expiation, perhaps, for our national sins"- Robert E Lee
*I believe the other poster must be thinking of General Grant who was well known for his drinking.
*I believe the other poster must be thinking of General Grant who was well known for his drinking.
by OneBadAsp November 04, 2006
The worst person in the world. Thinks himself better than everyone else and makes them know it by being a complete asshole. Runs his mouth to compensate for the fact that he has zero talent and a microscopic penis.
You're such a Ho Keung Lee
by Nemesis123123123 January 16, 2013
When you spell something based on how it sounds rather than how it's actually spelt, similar to the famous Ken Lee video.
Person A: Remember, it's a doggy dog world out there!
Person B: Don't you mean dog eat dog?
Person A: Oh yeah! Must be The Ken Lee Effect!
Person B: KEN LEE! TULIBU DIBU DOUCHOO!
Person B: Don't you mean dog eat dog?
Person A: Oh yeah! Must be The Ken Lee Effect!
Person B: KEN LEE! TULIBU DIBU DOUCHOO!
by tallryan102 September 10, 2010
A respected General of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. Was offered the position to be the General of the Union army by Lincoln but declined. He could not betray his family and his state although he was against secession.
by Historynerd May 14, 2007
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