Lee Van Cleef

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Characters played by Lee Van Cleef

Sentenza / Angel Eyes — The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)

Cold-blooded mercenary who kills without hesitation or remorse.

Jack Colby — High Noon (1952)

One of Frank Miller's gang members waiting at the station for Miller's return. Colby participates in the hunt for Kane after the noon train arrives and follows him into a stable. Kane kills Colby there while trying to survive the gang's attack.

Col. Douglas Mortimer — For a Few Dollars More (1965)

Veteran bounty hunter seeking personal revenge against El Indio.

Police Commissioner Bob Hauk — Escape from New York (1981)

Ruthless police commissioner who coerces Snake into dangerous operations.

Marshal Chris Adams — The Magnificent Seven Ride! (1972)

Hired gun turned marshal seeking vengeance for his murdered wife.

Clanton — A Man Alone (1955)

Clanton is the hired gun who works with banker Stanley and his partner Joiner in the stagecoach holdup. He is one of the real criminals behind the deaths for which Wes Steele is falsely blamed. After Wes returns to rescue Gil Corrigan from the lynch mob, Wes kills Clanton.

Frank — Ride Lonesome (1959)

Outlaw member whose death escalates the conflict in Comanche Station.

Alfonso Parral — The Bravados (1958)

An outlaw assigned to ambush Douglass. He fails the attempt and is killed by Douglass after being shown a photograph of Douglass's dead wife, despite denying any involvement in her murder.

Sabata — Sabata (1969)

Master gunslinger and vigilante who stops corrupt land barons.

Jonathan Corbett — The Big Gundown (1967)

Unofficial lawman hunting Cuchillo in The Big Gundown, driven by justice.

Capt. Apache — Captain Apache (1971)

Native American U.S. Cavalry officer investigating a conspiracy tied to the phrase 'April morning'. He follows a trail of dying witnesses to a train carrying President Grant, realizing he must prevent an impending assassination.

Ryan — Death Rides a Horse (1967)

A seasoned gunfighter wrongfully imprisoned for 15 years for crimes committed by the men who killed Bill's family. Initially hunted by Bill, he becomes a reluctant ally and protector, ultimately showing mercy to spare Bill from the burden of revenge.

Career Overview

Lee Van Cleef has 110 screen credits in a career dating back to 1949. Their work spans 14 cinematic universes — most prominently The Master Ninja Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, For a Few Dollars More, Escape from New York. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
110
Birth Date
1925-01-09
Birth Place
Somerville, New Jersey, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 14 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q193278), public domain (CC0).