Born on February 12, 1915, in Ottawa, Canada, he was a celebrated actor and musician known for his deep, resonant voice. He gained fame as the patriarch Ben Cartwright on the long-running TV series "Bonanza" from 1959 to 1973. He also hosted the documentary series "Lorne Greene's New Wilderness" and appeared in films like "Earthquake." Before acting, he was a radio broadcaster during World War II, earning the nickname "The Voice of Canada." He passed away on September 11, 1987, in Santa Monica, California.