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Lyle Bettger
American actor (1915-2003).
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American actor (1915-2003).
Lyle Stathem Bettger (February 13, 1915 – September 24, 2003) was an American character actor who had roles in Hollywood films and television from the 1950s onward, often portraying villains. One such role was the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar-winning film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952).
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American actor (1915-2003).
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Education
The Haverford School · American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Fields of work
acting
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