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Pierce W. Lyden (January 8, 1908 – October 10, 1998) was an American actor best known for his work in television and film Westerns.
Pierce Lyden. Actor: Schlitz Playhouse. Born in Naponee, Nebraska. His father was horse buyer for the U.S. Army. Pierce learned to ride horses bareback because parents could not afford a saddle. Attended University of Nebraska and the Emerson College of Oratory. Received the "Golden Boot" award in 1992.
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- Hildreth, Nebraska, USA
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- Santa Ana, California, USA
Oct 13, 1998 · Pierce Lyden, one of the last of the anonymous breed of black-hatted B-western bad men who menaced the white-hatted likes of Hoppy, Roy, Gene and a string of other Saturday matinee heroes in the...
Pierce Lyden. Actor: Schlitz Playhouse. Born in Naponee, Nebraska. His father was horse buyer for the U.S. Army. Pierce learned to ride horses bareback because parents could not afford a saddle. Attended University of Nebraska and the Emerson College of Oratory. Received the "Golden Boot" award in 1992.
- January 8, 1908
- October 10, 1998
Jul 6, 1993 · Pierce Lyden robbed trains and banks throughout the West, pillaging and causing mayhem in every town he passed through--even though there was a camera right there filming his misdeeds every time....
Stereotyped as the “bad guy with the black hat and moustache,” Lyden became one of Hollywood’s best professional villains, and one of its most prolific performers. Lyden was born January 8, 1908, at Hildreth, Nebraska. His father was a horse buyer for the U.S. Army, and Lyden learned to ride horses as a young boy.
Learn about the life and career of Pierce Lyden, one of the most respected and beloved badmen in Western films. From his humble beginnings in Nebraska to his stage and radio work, from his serial roles to his festival honors, discover his stories and tributes.
