Prior to his military service, Akins attended Northwestern University where he studied theater and upon returning home from his last deployment, he rekindled his interest in art and drama, appearing in his first film role in "From Here to Eternity" (1953). He served in the US Army Signal Corps during World War II and was stationed in Burma and the Philippines. He appeared in over 100 movies and 180 television shows in a career spanning more than 40 years. A few celebrated icons renowned for their accomplishments in other fields also made cameo appearances on THE RIFLEMAN series, including singer Sammy Davis, Jr., baseball legend Don Drysdale, comedian Buddy Hackett and writer/director/producer Paul Mazursky.Ĭlaude Akins was an American actor of stage, film and television. Talented newcomers also made appearances on THE RIFLEMAN series, including Mark Goddard, Dennis Hopper, Michael Landon, Harry Dean Stanton, Robert Vaughn, and many others.Ī long call sheet of the most recognizable, top actors working in the 1950s and 1960s also guest starred on THE RIFLEMAN, including Julie Adams, Richard Anderson, Michael Ansara, James Coburn, Leif Erickson, James Franciscus, Martin Landau, Warren Oates, Lee Van Cleef, and scores of others. Guest appearances were made by venerable veteran actors, including John Carradine, Lon Chaney, Jr., Ellen Corby, John Dehner and Agnes Moorehead. More than 500 actors made guest appearances in over 970 credited roles. Many of the most talented actors working in the entertainment industry visited North Fork over the series' 168 episodes.
The enduring popularity of THE RIFLEMAN 55 years after its five-year run (1958–1963) is its character-driven narratives.
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