Lyle Bettger
Acting 1915-02-13 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Lyle S. Bettger (February 13, 1915 – September 24, 2003) was a character actor known most for his Hollywood roles from the 1950s, typically portraying villains. He is perhaps most recognisable as the wrathfully jealous elephant handler Klaus from the Oscar winning film The Greatest Show on Earth (1952). Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Lyle was the son of Frank Bettger, who was an infielder for the St Louis Cardinals. An enthusiastic fan of cinema, Lyl…
Known For
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Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
1957
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The Greatest Show on Earth
1952
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Nevada Smith
1966
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Impasse
1969
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The Hawaiians
1970
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The Lone Ranger
1956
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Destry
1954
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Johnny Reno
1966
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Union Station
1950
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The Sea Chase
1955
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All I Desire
1953
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Forbidden
1953
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The Vanquished
1953
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Denver and Rio Grande
1952
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No Man of Her Own
1950
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The Great Sioux Uprising
1953
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Carnival Story
1954
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Showdown at Abilene
1956
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Drums Across the River
1954
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The Fastest Guitar Alive
1967