Lee Van Cleef
American actor (1925–1989)
1925 — 1989
Quick Facts
Profession
American actor (1925–1989)
Born
January 9, 1925
Died
1989 (age ~64)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
actor, military personnel, dancer
United StatesBorn in SomervilleDied in Oxnard
1925
Born in Somerville (1925-01-09)
1983
AwardGolden Boot Awards
1989
Died in Oxnard
About
Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. was an American actor. He appeared in over 170 film and television roles in a career spanning nearly 40 years, but is best known as a star of spaghetti Westerns, holding starring roles in the Sergio Leone-directed Dollars Trilogy films, For a Few Dollars More (1965) and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966). In 1983, he received a Golden Boot Award for his contribution to the Western film and television genre.
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Who is Lee Van Cleef?+
Clarence LeRoy Van Cleef Jr. was an American actor. He appeared in over 170 film and television roles in a career spanning nearly 40 years, but is best known as a star of spaghetti Westerns, holding starring roles in the Sergio Leone-directed Dollars Trilogy films, For a Few Dollars More (1965) and
What does the name Lee mean?+
The name Lee means "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is of English origin.
When was Lee Van Cleef born?+
Lee Van Cleef was born on January 9, 1925.
When did Lee Van Cleef die?+
Lee Van Cleef died in 1989, at approximately 64 years of age.
Name Meaning
unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.
The name Lee is of English origin, meaning "unisex given name. Etymology: lē, from hlēo. Cognate with lij, lee.". It is traditionally a unisex name.
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Lee — January 9, 1925
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Caban
Earth — evolution, navigation, sync
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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Guestbook
You made my script better than I wrote it.
— a filmmaker
That scene. You know the one. Oscar-worthy every time.
— a cinephile
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