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. Coming prepared in a black overcoat and boots, and relocating to Oxnard, California. Search above to list available cemeteries. Van Cleef has given us a tremendous body of work to remember him he had virtually no dialogue, this film did get him noticed and 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/. Which memorial do you think is a duplicate of Lee Van Cleef (2175)? Actor. They had three children, Alan, Deborah and David, and divorced in 1958. abilities as an actor as it is sometimes hard to believe they He was of partial Dutch ancestry. By the early 1970s, Mr. Van Cleef had become one of the 10 most popular box-office stars in Europe, where he had established himself as something of a cult figure. Try again later. never ride a horse again. There was a problem getting your location. Finally, Van Cleef replaced Kennedy and played Chris, the man in charge of the seven. of designing, was paid back. on screen. She did auditing work with the Army in this country and in France and West Germany. He appeared in episode 82 of the TV series The Lone Ranger in 1952. Frank Talby teaches Scott Mary all the tricks of the trade as a gunslinger. that such a length of time would be impossible for the director, In 1981, Lee appeared in the cult classic film Escape From New York. [11], In 1955, he was cast twice on another syndicated Western series, Annie Oakley. of Sommerville, New Jersey. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Van Lamar Lee to show support. There are no volunteers for this cemetery. In all, Van Cleef is credited with 90 movie roles and 109 television appearances over a 38-year span. [23][self-published source? His acting Lee Van Cleef Meerschaum Pipe handcarved by CPW Meerschaum Pipes #3. During this film it was actually Eastwood The ship initially patrolled the Caribbean, then moved to the Mediterranean, participating in the landings in southern France. They divorced in 1960. Raised in Somerville, New Jersey, he graduated from high school early, with the intention of enlisting in the US Navy. [27] He was buried at Forest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery, Hollywood Hills, California, with an inscription on his grave marker referring to his many acting performances as a villain: "BEST OF THE BAD".[28]. good guy of Colonel Mortimer, and it is a credit to Van Cleef's Leone took one look at his silhouette in the doorway and knew He asked Lee, "You want to do this At 64 years old, Lee Van Cleef height is 6 1" (1.87 m) . 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. For memorials with more than one photo, additional photos will appear here or on the photos tab. 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. ], Despite suffering from heart disease from the late 1970s and having a pacemaker installed in the early 1980s,[24] Van Cleef continued to work in films until his death on December 16, 1989, at age 64. Born In: Somerville, New Jersey, United States. Antonio Margheriti directed this oater. Explore Van Cleef genealogy and family history in the World's Largest Family Tree. Please enter your email address and we will send you an email with a reset password code. not the part he was originally approached about though. https://www.thefamouspeople.com/profiles/lee-van-cleef-35071.php, 20th Century Film & Theater Personalities, 20th Century American Film & Theater Personalities. We will review the memorials and decide if they should be merged. By the time of his discharge in March 1946, he had achieved the rank of Sonarman First Class (SO1) and had earned his mine sweeper patch. What happened to it? Try again later. This memorial has been copied to your clipboard. "". from acting, Lee began a business in interior decoration with You are nearing the transfer limit for memorials managed by Find a Grave. >. Mrs. Reed was a graduate of Washington-Lee High School and the University of Maryland. One of his most famous descendants is Alfred van Cleef, who combined diamonds and sales by establishing the jeweller 'van Cleef & Arpels' in Paris. Thanks for your help! 1960), children: Alan Van Cleef, David Van Cleef, Deborah Van Cleef, Denise Van Cleef, place of death: Oxnard, California, United States, Ancestry: Dutch American, German American, British American, See the events in life of Lee Van Cleef in Chronological Order, (American Actor, Best Known for His Role in the Film For a Few Dollars More), https://cinapse.co/barquero-1970-an-american-western-that-puts-lee-van-cleef-warren-oates-in-starring-roles-71b67e48d9b1, http://www.deathbyfilms.com/legend-of-cool-lee-van-cleef, http://dollarstrilogy.wikia.com/wiki/Douglas_Mortimer, https://www.furiouscinema.com/reel-fury-lee-van-cleef-deadly-spaghetti-western-classic-day-anger/, http://www.invisiblethemepark.com/2016/09/lee-van-cleef/lee-van-cleef-kansas-city-confidential-2/, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQBPdRMzH4w. Around this time he was noticed by several visiting talent scouts, and one of whom introduced him to MCA agencys talent agent Maynard Morris in New York City. 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. . Learn more about merges. That same year, he appeared in "The Day of the Misfits" on The Travels of Jaimie McPheeters. Mr. Landi, who was born in Italy, came to this country and the Washington area in 1907. 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. Van Cleef was married three times. Serenity Section, Map #A17, Lot 156, Single Ground Interment Space 1, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/2175/lee-van_cleef. Born on January 9, 1925 to parents of Dutch cemeteries found within kilometers of your location will be saved to your photo volunteer list. Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef and Maria Lavinia Van Fleet, both mostly of Dutch ancestry. Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. This would later become rather a trademark for him. Are you sure that you want to report this flower to administrators as offensive or abusive? The gravestone of this great screen villain bears an inscription that says "BEST OF THE BAD". His wife is Barbara Havelone (13 July 1976 - 16 December 1989) ( his death), Joan Marjorie Drane (9 April 1960 - 1974) ( divorced), Patsy Ruth Kahle (10 December 1943 - 1960) ( divorced) ( 3 children) Lee Van Cleef Net Worth Try again later. Please complete the captcha to let us know you are a real person. "And just in time too." Son of Clarence Leroy Van Cleef and Marion Lavinia Van Cleef. into playing them by his intense eyes and sharp features, but In 1965, a courageous young Italian Director named Sergio Leone villain or the brash young bad guy. One of these scouts later took him to New York City talent agent Maynard Morris of the MCA agency, who then sent him to the Alvin Theater for an audition. You have chosen this person to be their own family member. GREAT NEWS! https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Van_Kleef-22, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001812/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:K4YQ-3MW, https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VPNL-SVB, USS Incredible (AM-249), United States Navy, World War II, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal, Born January 9, 1925 in Somerville, New Jersey, USA, Died December 16, 1989 in Oxnard, California, USA (heart attack), Father: Clarence Leroy Van Cleef Sr; BIRTH 27 FEB. 1895 Belle Mead, Somerset, New Jersey, USA; DEATH 1948 Somerville, Somerset, New Jersey, USA, Mother: Marion Lavinia Van Fleet; BIRTH 6 AUG. 1897 Hillsborough, Somerset, New Jersey, USA; DEATH 28 OCT. 1987 Tarzana, Los Angeles, California, USA, First Wife: Patsy Ruth Kahle (from 10 December 1943 to 1960 - divorced - had 3 children together), Second Wife: Joan Marjorie Drane (from 9 April 1960 to 1974 - divorced - no known children together), "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (, "California Death Index, 1940-1997," database, FamilySearch (. Resend Activation Email, Please check the I'm not a robot checkbox, If you want to be a Photo Volunteer you must enter a ZIP Code or select your location on the map. His hawk nose and steely, slit eyes seemed destined to keep him always in the realm of heavies, but in the mid 1960s Sergio Leone cast him as the tough but decent Col. Mortimer opposite Clint Eastwood in "For a Few Dollars More". [6], After leaving the Navy, Van Cleef received his first acting role as a reader for the play Our Town at the Little Theater Group in Clinton, New Jersey. Research genealogy for Lee Van Cleef of Somerville, Somerset, New Jersey, USA, as well as other members of the Van Cleef family, on Ancestry. 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