Age, Biography and Wiki
Lyle Bettger (Lyle Stathem Bettger) was born on 13 February, 1915 in Philadelphia, U.S.A., is an American actor. Discover Lyle Bettger's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 88 years old?
| Popular As |
Lyle Stathem Bettger |
| Occupation |
Actor |
| Age |
88 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
13 February, 1915 |
| Birthday |
13 February |
| Birthplace |
Philadelphia, U.S.A. |
| Date of death |
24 September, 2003 |
| Died Place |
Atascadero, California, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
|
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Lyle Bettger Height, Weight & Measurements
At 88 years old, Lyle Bettger height is 6' (1.83 m) .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
6' (1.83 m) |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Lyle Bettger's Wife?
His wife is Mary Gertrude Rolfe (m. 1941-1996)
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Mary Gertrude Rolfe (m. 1941-1996) |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
3 |
Lyle Bettger Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Lyle Bettger worth at the age of 88 years old? Lyle Bettger’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Lyle Bettger's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Lyle Bettger Social Network
Timeline
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.
Bettger's theatrical debut was in Brother Rat at the Biltmore Theatre in New York City in 1936.
His Broadway credits include Dance Night (1938), Summer Night (1939), The Flying Gerardos (1940–1941), The Moon Is Down (1942), All for All (1943), Oh, Brother! (1945), John Loves Mary (1947–1948), and Love Life (1948–1949).
When Paramount sent a talent scout to see him, Bettger was signed to a three-year contract.
Bettger was married to Mary Gertrude Rolfe from 1941 until her death in 1996.
They had three children: Lyle Jr., Frank, and Paula.
She was an actress who played Henry Aldrich's sister in The Aldrich Family on radio.
Bettger's movie career began when he was cast in The Lie in 1949.
Movie columnist Frank Neill reported, "On the basis of his performance in the movie, he has been signed to a juicy contract."
Later, Bettger was cast as the villain in the film noir No Man of Her Own (1950).
Bettger developed a reputation for playing the bad guy and excelled in villainous roles such as the menacing Joe Beacom in Union Station (1950) and the cold-blooded Nazi Chief Officer Kirchner in The Sea Chase (1955).
One such role was the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar-winning film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952).
Bettger was born in Philadelphia, the son of Frank Bettger, an infielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, and Mertie Stathem Bettger.
He graduated from the Haverford School in Haverford, Pennsylvania and from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City.
He soon became a regular on the set of Westerns such as Denver and Rio Grande (1952), The Great Sioux Uprising (1953), Forbidden (1953), Drums Across the River (1954), Destry (1955), The Lone Ranger, (1956) and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral (1957).
Bettger made many appearances in dramatic roles on television, starring in the 1957 series The Court of Last Resort as well as guest starring on Hawaii Five-O, Rawhide, The Tall Man, The Rifleman, Gunsmoke (as Polk, a murdering robber in 1962’s S9E22 - “The Kite”), Bonanza, Combat!, Blue Light, The Time Tunnel, Death Valley Days, Laramie, and Tales of Wells Fargo (as John Wesley Hardin).
Bettger and his family moved to Hawaii in the late 1960s.
One of his later roles was in the 1969 film Impasse as a bigoted World War II veteran.
Programs on which Bettger appeared in old-time radio included Grand Central Station.
