But one cast member — Lorne Greene — was not subtle about his wishes that Bonanza not last too long. ... He was also well known for his role as Commander Adama in Battlestar Galactica.

Lorne Greene was the stage name of Lyon Himan Green, OC, a Canadian actor. His television roles include Ben Cartwright on the western Bonanza, and Commander Adama in the science fiction movie and ...

Lorne Greene | Walt Disney Television via Getty Images The actor was born Lyon Himan Green in 1939 to Daniel and Dora Green, Russian Jewish immigrants. His mother called him Chaim, and the name ...

Nancy Deale Greene, 70, a foreign policy consultant and the widow of "Bonanza" star Lorne Greene, died of cancer March 2 at her home in Marina del Rey.