Lee Van Cleef

Clarence Leroy "Lee" Van Cleef, Jr. (January 9, 1925 – December 16, 1989), was an American film actor who appeared mostly in Westerns and action pictures. His sharp features and piercing eyes led to his being cast as a villain in scores of films, such as Kansas City Confidential, High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly. After his success in the last of these, he played the hero in many of his later movies.

Personal facts

Lee Van Cleef
Alias (AKA)Cleef Clarence LeRoy Van Jr.
Birth dateJanuary 09, 1925
Birth nameClarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr.
Birth place
New Jersey , Somerville New Jersey , United States
cause of death
Myocardial infarction
Date of deathDecember 16, 1989
Place of death
California , Oxnard California , United States
Resting place
Forest Lawn Memorial Park (Hollywood Hills) , Hollywood Hills

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  1. http://thebad.net