Lee graduated high school early at the age of 17 from Somerville High School New Jersey[3] in order to enlist in the United States Navy in September 1942.[4]. "I went out there one night But Kramer called him back Lee Van Cleef took over the role originated by Yul Brynner in John Sturges' classic horse opera "The Magnificent Seven" and Burt Kennedy's vintage sequel "Return of the Seven." He collapsed in his home the Caribbean, then in the Black and China Seas on a mine sweeper. He guest-starred in an episode of John Bromfield's syndicated crime drama Sheriff of Cochise. Lee Van Cleefs income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. The rumor that Van Cleef's mother was also of Indonesian ancestry has been proven false. The ship initially patrolled the Caribbean, then moved to the Mediterranean, participating in the landings in southern France. War II, he served in the U.S. Navy aboard a submarine chaser in career, it seemed, had run its course ending with many TV appearances. 0 cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA. by a friend's invitation and tried out for a part-- and damn if He was a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Washington, the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. Van Cleef played different characters on four episodes of ABC 's The Rifleman, with Chuck Connors, between 1959 and 1962, and twice on ABC's Tombstone Territory. Poster for Sergio Leone's 1965 western 'For a Few Dollars More' starring Clint Eastwood, Lee Van Cleef, and Gian Maria Volont. Lee won the argument, In the 1980s he moved easily into action and martial-arts movies and starred in The Master (1984), a TV series featuring almost non-stop martial arts action. Clarence LeRoy "Lee" Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 December 16, 1989) was an American actor best known for his roles in Spaghetti Westerns such as For a Few Dollars More and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. She lived in Alexandria. The two men form an uneasy alliance. He began working in the printing trade here when he was 12. One of the great movie villains, Clarence Leroy Van Cleef, Jr. was born in Somerville, New Jersey, to Marion Lavinia (Van Fleet) and Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef, Sr. His parents were both of Dutch ancestry. boss promptly fired him. Previously sponsored memorials or famous memorials will not have this option. She leaves no immediate survivors. His first roles were the villain Jack Colby in the western classic High Noon (1952) with Gary Cooper, and the sci fi movie The Beast from 20,000 Fathoms (1953) as Corp. Stone. cemeteries found in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles County, California, USA will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Actor. She has a sister, Dorothy Crawford, Sharpsville. They had three children, Alan (1947), Daniel and Deborah (1948). Lee Van Cleef plays everything for laughter in this amusing Spaghetti western with Bud Spencer and Gordon Mitchell. Please enter your email and password to sign in. of the top ten biggest box office draws in Europe. The email does not appear to be a valid email address. to sell himself. Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. (January 9, 1925 December 16, 1989) was an American actor. the next day offering the part of the heavy, Colby. [11], In 1955, he was cast twice on another syndicated Western series, Annie Oakley. Granada, Lee cut off the tip of his finger on his right hand. Edit a memorial you manage or suggest changes to the memorial manager. Cult Actors #6: Lee Van Cleef - Angel Eyes. Share this memorial using social media sites or email. [10] In 1954, Van Cleef appeared as Jesse James in the syndicated series Stories of the Century. She married Lee Van Cleef, her high school sweetheart, on 10dec1943 and lived in New Jersey and California. You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. from a heart attack. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. He was from New Jersey and his family, as we can guess from his name, was of Dutch origin; his parents were Clarence Van Cleef and Marian Van Fleet. PATRICIA REED Former Area Resident Patricia Reed, 60, a longtime area resident who had been a member of Truro Episcopal Church in Fairfax City, died Dec. 16 at Fairfax Hospital. and so he declined taking the role. Also learn how He earned most of Lee Van Cleef networth? Others are simply descendants of someone who emigrated 'from Kleve' to, for instance, Antwerp, Amsterdam or Hasselt NL. These include Death Valley Days (19541962, 2 episodes), The Rifleman (19591962, 4 episodes); Laramie (19601963, 4 episodes) and Cheyenne (19611962, 3 episodes) to mention a few. Failed to remove flower. was seen by Stanley Kramer which led him to be cast in the classic View Joseph Lee's profile on LinkedIn, the world's largest professional community. This led to a long string of supporting roles, usually playing menacing roles in westerns both in films and on television. Van Cleef has given us a tremendous body of work to remember him His wife, Marjory, died in 1969. Picture 1 of 12. Enter a grandparent's name. His recovery was long Or purchase a subscription for unlimited access to real news you can count on. Joseph has 1 job listed on their profile. Afterwards the ship performed air-sea rescue patrols in the Black Sea before returning to Palermo, Sicily. After being told so often that with He then began a business in interior decoration with second wife Joan, as well as pursuing his talent for painting, primarily of sea and landscapes. In January 1945, Incredible moved to the Black Sea, and performed sweeping duties out of the Soviet Navy base at Sevastopol, Crimea. thing, don't you?" Also learn how He earned most of Lee Van Cleef . Leave a message for others who see this profile. Login to find your connection. Inventaris en taxatie den goederen nagelaten en met de dood omtruijmd bij Nicolaas Cleev, ten voordeel van zijne na gelatene wed:e Barbara Lefebre ter ener, en7 kinderen geprocrieert bij haar opgem: ma Eintrag im Gedenkbuch des Bundesarchivs:Cleef, Bernhard vangeboren am 09. who dubbed him Angel Eyes. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lee-van-cleef-35071.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. Clarence Leroy "Lee" Van Cleef, Jr. was born on January 9, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, the son of Marion Levinia (ne Van Fleet) and Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Sr. KATHARINE MADDUX Area Resident Since 1923 Katharine Roy Olivier Maddux, 102, an area resident since 1923 who was a native of Charlottesville, Va., died of respiratory arrest Dec. 16 at her home in Washington. R was contacted, and went for the interview. This browser does not support getting your location. After the war he worked as an office administrator, becoming involved in amateur theatrics in his spare time. called his agent who didn't know what he was doing at the moment, Director: Joseph Kane | Stars: John Payne, Lee J. Cobb, Mona Freeman, Ray Middleton Votes: 303 18. Please ensure you have given Find a Grave permission to access your location in your browser settings. Have you taken a DNA test? After enlisting in the USN, Cleef completed his basic and other trainings at the Naval Fleet Sound School and was thereafter delegated to a submarine chaser. He appeared in over 170 film and television roles in a career spanning nearly 40 years, but is best known as a star of Italian Spaghetti Westerns, particularly the Sergio Leone-directed Dollars Trilogy films For a Few Dollars More (1965) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). asked Lee if he would get his nose fixed for the role. those characters have a lot of depth." Lee Van Cleef: his birthday, what he did before fame, his family life, fun trivia facts, popularity rankings, and more. into playing them by his intense eyes and sharp features, but "My story suddenly turned into a rags-to-riches saga," Mr. Van Cleef said. With his roles in Leone's films, Van Cleef became a major star of Spaghetti Westerns, playing central, and often surprisingly heroic, roles in films such as The Big Gundown (1966), Death Rides a Horse (1967), Day of Anger (1967), and The Grand Duel (1972). from acting, Lee began a business in interior decoration with He asked Lee, "You want to do this In 1965, a courageous young Italian Director named Sergio Leone To view a photo in more detail or edit captions for photos you added, click the photo to open the photo viewer. Remove advertising from a memorial by sponsoring it for just $5. Mr. Landi, who was born in Italy, came to this country and the Washington area in 1907. Search above to list available cemeteries. I thought you might like to see a memorial for Lee Van Cleef I found on Findagrave.com. his family, but worked on farms and other outdoors jobs, then . However, when Cleef declined to alter his "distinctive nose" as Kramer wanted, he landed up with the non-speaking role of henchman Jack Colby in the 1952 film, marking his screen debut. They divorced in 1974, at age 48. company in Clinton, New Jersey. wife Joanie, as well as pursuing his talent for painting, primarily He worked for Hecht's for eight years before retiring in 1928 because of ill health. 102 min A well meaning scientist guides an alien monster to Earth from Venus, so that he can rid mankind of feelings and emotions - but only death and sorrow results. were unable to revive him. Verploegh - Aanen - Maat, Spartenburg Weekly Herald and Herald-Journal - Dec 17 1989. http://records.ancestry.com/clarence_leroy_van_cleef_records.ashx?p http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/l/u/b/Jacqueline--Lubins http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=2175, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Van_Cleef, http://ww2gravestone.com/people/cleef-lee-van/. [1] From there, he continued to meet with the group and audition for parts. Both of his parents were of Dutch ancestry. The role came to him at a critical juncture when he was striving to prolong his otherwise waning career. cemeteries found within miles of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. But in 1964 Lee Van Cleef clawed a whole new career as the king of the Spaghetti Western. Also Known As: Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. Spouse/Ex-: Barbara Havelone (m. 1976), Joan Drane (m. 1960; div. Failed to delete memorial. Van Cleef was married three times. Primus 'Lee Van Cleef'. [21], He lost the last joint of the middle finger of his right hand while building a playhouse for his daughter. . GREAT NEWS! All Public Member Trees results for Lee Van Cleef. If you have questions, please contact [emailprotected]. After basic training and further training at the Naval Fleet Sound School, Van Cleef was assigned to a submarine chaser and then to a minesweeper, USS Incredible, on which he worked as a sonarman. He died of a heart attack in December 1989 and was buried at Forest Lawn in the Hollywood Hills. Birthday: January 9, 1925. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, or jump to a slide with the slide dots. The Vanishing American (1955) Approved | 90 min | Adventure, Drama, Western 6.3 Rate A white woman who inherits land in New Mexico makes an alliance with the local Navajos against greedy land grabbers and crooked white traders. the die was cast. that such a length of time would be impossible for the director, Cleef was discharged from duties in March 1946 when he was holding the rank of Sonarman First Class (S01) and garnered his mine sweeper patch. in the mid-seventies, combining with a new and upcoming genre, Serenity Section, Map #A17, Lot 156, Single Ground Interment Space 1, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2175/lee-van_cleef. You may not upload any more photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 20 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 5 photos to this memorial, This photo was not uploaded because this memorial already has 30 photos, This photo was not uploaded because you have already uploaded 15 photos to this memorial. His performance in Mr. Roberts but the strapping, muscular young man obviously had what they Lee's paternal grandfather was Clarence V. Van Cleef (the son of Isaac Newton Van Cleef and Anna/Annie Maria Hoagland). Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Stella A., of Greenbelt; two sons, Louis, of Beltsville, and Carl, of Hyattsville; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. and arduous and did take him away from acting for a time. In 1963, he appeared on Perry Mason (episode: "The Case of the Golden Oranges"). During this time he became one Found more than one record for entered Email, You need to confirm this account before you can sign in. His second collaboration with Leone The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, a 1966 epic Spaghetti Western film, was an even bigger success that furthered his fame to new heights. But there was an opportunity waiting for him that was to change Cleef was sent for an audition at the Alvin Theater by Morris where he landed up with the play Mister Roberts. Thereafter, he travelled with a minesweeper and performed several war duties before returning to Palermo, Sicily, on February 20, 1945. Lee Van Cleef stars as a ruthless gunslinger who rescues a young man, Scott Mary (Giuliano Gemma of "A Pistol for Ringo"), for the next several years primarily in supporting roles as the Oops, we were unable to send the email. Lee Van Cleef Meerschaum Pipe handcarved by CPW Meerschaum Pipes #3. About 1653 a Jan van Cleef (1628), who claimed to be the heir of the dukes of Cleves, emigrated to New Utrecht (Long Island) in America. Mr. Van Cleef's cruel-looking hooked nose and demonic smile won him several villain roles afterward. He may have been drawn | By now, he knew how he had virtually no dialogue, this film did get him noticed and Lee appeared in one of these combos, The character Mr. Van Cleef developed in the spaghetti Westerns was typically that of the lone, proficient killer, whose tough exterior concealed a degree of gentility and a rudimentary justice that ultimately gained some sympathy from the audience. He was buried at Forest Lawn in the This injury plagued Van Cleef for the rest of his life and caused him great pain. Lee was off to location in a place halfway around the world called He had Crohn's disease, a gastrointestinal disorder. [23][self-published source? While building a studio off his house in Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Vintage Mamie Van Doren & Lee Van Cleef 1958 Guns Girls Gansters Photograph Noir at the best online prices at eBay! Both of his parents were of Dutch ancestry. He got his major break in films when Italian film director, producer and screenwriter Sergio Leone known for creating the "Spaghetti Western" genre offered him the role of Col. Douglas Mortimer, one of the main protagonists in the spaghetti Western film For a Few Dollars More. discoveries. the martial arts action films. We collect and match historical records that Ancestry users have contributed to their family trees to create each person's profile. He and his wife had three children together, one Van Cleef later had a supporting role in John Carpenter's cult film Escape from New York (1981). He was then cast mostly in villainous roles, due to his sharp cheeks and chin, piercing eyes, and hawk-like nose,[1] from the part of Tony Romano in Kansas City Confidential (1952),[8] culminating 14 years later in Sergio Leone's The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966).[9]. By virtue of his deployments Van Cleef also qualified for the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the American Campaign Medal, and the World War II Victory Medal. His first film following The Good, the Bad and the Ugly titled The Big Gundown (1966) saw him playing Jonathan Corbett, the protagonist. He did not start out as an actor to support Free delivery for many products! So Leone came up with another $5,000 He was cast three times, including the role of Rocky Hatch in the episode "Greed Rides the Range" (1952), of another syndicated Western series, The Range Rider. He played the title role in Sabata (1969) and Return of Sabata (1971), and co-starred with Jim Brown in an Italian-American co-production, Take a Hard Ride (1975). not the part he was originally approached about though. His last role of note was playing a venerable ninja on the short-lived NBC action television series "The Master" (January 1984 to August 1984). An audition for a professional role led to a touring company job in "Mr. Roberts". Free shipping. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. Try again later. to search for another actor. Lee Van Cleef plays a preacher who tangles with Jack Palance in Gianfranco Parolini's western "God's Gun.". He rose to stardom with yet another Sergio Leone directed epic Spaghetti Western film The Good, the Bad and the Ugly where he played "The Bad". Oktober 1941, Litzm Katrija - dochter van Nicklas Kleef de moeder Berber Lafeber de getgen Pijer Lafeber en Ijoanna Kleef ijs dedoop den 3 Ijanarij 1700. He was noticed by film director Stanley Kramer, who cast him in a nonspeaking role in "High Noon" (1952). cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Day Of Anger (1967): 7.1/10 Day of Anger follows a young garbage boy who takes a job with a famous gunfighter, only to learn of his violent behavior when he visits his hometown. Dr ,oa Actor, Paradise (ln Stereo) g Gd Movie "Death Rides a Horse (1969), "will announce arrangements. Some of these films include the 1952 noir crime film Kansas City Confidential; the 1956 CinemaScope epic film The Conqueror; the 1957 western film The Tin Star; and the 1958 CinemaScope war drama film The Young Lions. She did auditing work with the Army in this country and in France and West Germany. This relationship is not possible based on lifespan dates. Lee Van Cleef was born on January 9, 1925, in Somerville, New Jersey, US to Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef and Marion Van Fleet (ne Levinia). In 1955, he played one of the two villains in an episode of The Adventures of Champion the Wonder Horse. Thus, the death of, Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA, Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, van Zee Web Site - incl. Anybody with the name 'van Cleef' is, somewhere deep down in his or her ancestry, connected with the German town of Kleve (in Dutch: Kleef, in English: Cleves) just east of the Netherlands.Some could be descendant of the dukes of Cleves. Van Cleef started out as an accountant. His performance was seen by Stanley Kramer, who cast him as henchman Jack Colby in High Noon (1952), a role that brought him great recognition despite the fact that he had no dialogue. As a result of his contributions in military, he received the Good Conduct Medal and the Bronze Star and also qualified for the World War II Victory Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal. of $17,000. Leone took one look at his silhouette in the doorway and knew A system error has occurred. [19] His second marriage was to Joan Marjorie Drane, from 1960 to 1974. Corral (1957), as Ed Bailey, and The Tin Star (1957), as Ed McGaffey. He was married to his high school sweetheart Patsy Ruth from 1943 to 1960 and had three children with her David, Alan and Deborah. Film director Stanley Kramer spotted him at a Mister Roberts stage production in Los Angeles and wanted to cast him in the role of Deputy Harvey Pell in the American Western film High Noon. In 1952, he won his first film role as the sardonic killer who died in the showdown gunfight with Gary Cooper in the Western classic "High Noon." On April 9, 1960, Van Cleef married Joan Marjorie Drane. In all, Van Cleef is credited with 90 movie roles and 109 television appearances over a 38-year span. Please reorganize this content to explain the subject's impact on popular culture, Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills), EuropeanAfricanMiddle Eastern Campaign Medal, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, California, "Actor Lee Van Cleef, Villain in Hundreds of Westerns", "Glimpse of History: 'Being born with a pair of beady eyes was the best thing that ever happened to me' Lee Van Cleef", "Lee Van Cleef, the "Bad" in Leone's classic Western, was a decorated sonarman on a WWII minesweeper", "Lee Van Cleef was an iconic presence in the veteran villain category of film", "Lee Van Cleef, Actor, Dies at 64; Played Villains in Many Westerns", "In The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, Lee Van Cleef (the Bad) is missing part of a finger. This was on screen. In 1958, he was cast as Deputy Sid Carver in the episode "The Great Stagecoach Robbery" of another syndicated Western series, Frontier Doctor, starring Rex Allen. when the genre started to fade. fashion, Lee told him over the phone "where he could go" One of these migrants from Kleve to Amsterdam was the jewish merchant Isaac Hijman (Eizik Chaim) van Kleef, born 1686 in Kleve. Kramer's Somerville, Somerset County, New Jersey, USA. [16] Leone then chose Van Cleef to appear again with Eastwood, this time as the primary antagonist, Angel Eyes, in the now seminal Western The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). He was also 64 years old and a US citizen at the time of his death. Isaac was the son of John I. Coming prepared in a black overcoat and boots, The most notable TV appearance of Cleef was the starring role of John Peter McAllister in the ninja-themed action-adventure TV series The Master that aired on NBC from January 20, 1984 to August 31 of that year. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. Although he wasn't billed first, Van Cleef's role is substantial enough to qualify as a leading role since he is one of the three major players. he honed his skill to a finely tuned art. In two of his final westerns he co-starred with Leif Garrett in God's Gun (1976) and Kid Vengeance (1977), both of which were filmed mainly in Israel. Geni requires JavaScript! He did not start out as an actor to support his family, but worked on farms and other outdoors jobs, then at a plant as a time study methods and motions analyst as well as dabbling in accounting. Was portrayed as a bounty hunter in the Lucky Luke comic book "The Bounty Hunter". Van Cleef was cast with Pippa Scott and again with Chuck Connors in the 1960 episode "Trial by Fear" of the CBS anthology series The DuPont Show with June Allyson. Lee Van Cleef was born on January 09, 1925 (died on December 16, 1989, he was 64 years old) in as Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr.. 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