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  • Bonanza (1959–1973)
  • TV-PG
    TV Series | 49 min | Western
Bonanza (1959–1973)
TV-PG
TV Series | 49 min | Western

The Wild West adventures of Ben Cartwright and his sons as they run and defend their Nevada ranch while helping the surrounding community.
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Seasons
14   |   13   |   12   |   11   |   10   |   9   |   8   |   7  | …   See all
Creators
David Dortort (created by) (written by) (teleplay) | Fred Hamilton
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Status
Edit Released
Updated Sep 12, 1959

Release date (First episode)
Sep 12, 1959 (United States)

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Cast

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50 cast members
Name Episodes Known for
Lorne Greene
Ben Cartwright / Bradley Meredith Ben Cartwright / Bradley Meredith   See fewer
430
Michael Landon
Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright / Cpl. Angus Borden / Little Jim Slade / Little Joe Cartwright Joseph 'Little Joe' Cartwright / Cpl. Angus Borden / Little Jim Slade / Little Joe Cartwright   See fewer
430
Dan Blocker
Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright / Big Jack Slade / Hoss Cartwright Eric 'Hoss' Cartwright / Big Jack Slade / Hoss Cartwright   See fewer
415
Pernell Roberts
Adam Cartwright Adam Cartwright   See fewer
202
Bill Clark
Townsman / Barfly / Deputy Sheriff / Deputy / Gang Member / … See more Townsman / Barfly / Deputy Sheriff / Deputy / Gang Member / Miner / Soldier / Bill / Bill, Deputy Sheriff / Brawler / Dave / Paiute Indian / Wagon Train Member / 2nd Gunman / 3rd Cowboy Thrown out of Saloon / 3rd Robber / Bank Robber / Barfly Wanting to Buy Drink / Bartender / Bartender #2 / Bates / Bill - Deputy Sheriff / Billy's Friend / Bully / Carnie Thug #1 / Cartwright Ranch Hand / Clem Johnson / Comanchero / Cowboy Helping Mr. Betts / Cowboy Looking at Sign / Cowboy in Blue Shirt / Cowboy in Saloon Brawl / Cowhand in Tan Vest / Deke / Deputy Bill / Deputy Jim / Deputy Sheriff Jim / Deputy Tucker / Deputy in Red Shirt / Fight Spectator at Picnic / Granite / Gunman / Hank / Henchman / Henry - Wells Fargo Agent / Jenner / Jim / Jimpson / John Dagliesh / John Leggett / Jonas / Logger Bill / Luke Schaeffer / Man / Man WIth Collins Family / Party Guest / Payroll Guard / Poker Player / Ponderosa Ranch Hand / Posse Member / Posse Rider / Posseman Fred / Post / Prison Guard / Race Participant / Ranch Hand / Relay Station Employee / Roy's Prisoner / Sailor / Sam / Sara's Father / Schoolhouse Fight Thug / Sergeant / Shoshone Indian / Shotgun Guard / Smoky / Stephens / Tom / Trail Hand / Wagon Guard / Warren / Wesley / Will / Wilson   See fewer
141
Victor Sen Yung
Hop Sing Hop Sing   See fewer
108
Ray Teal
Sheriff Roy Coffee Sheriff Roy Coffee   See fewer
99
Martha Manor
Townswoman / Saloon Girl / Blonde Saloon Girl / Martha / Party Guest / … See more Townswoman / Saloon Girl / Blonde Saloon Girl / Martha / Party Guest / Courtroom Spectator / Blonde Townswoman / Trial Spectator / Audience - Blonde Townswoman / Blonde Store Clerk / Blonde Townswoman in Plaid Dress / Blonde Wagon Train Woman / Carnival Attendee / Clarke's Daughter / Colony Member / Hotel Guest / Investor / Martha - Stage Passenger / Mrs. Bixby / Quaker / Stage Passenger / Townswoman Exiting Bank / Townswoman in Blue Dress / Townswoman on Train / Waitress / Wedding Guest / Woman Who Shouts 'Murderer!'   See fewer
99
David Canary
Candy Canaday Candy Canaday   See fewer
90
Bob Miles
Townsman / Deputy Sheriff / Barfly / Card Player / Gang Member / … See more Townsman / Deputy Sheriff / Barfly / Card Player / Gang Member / Ponderosa Ranch Hand / Thug / 1st Cowboy Thrown out of Saloon / 2nd Robber / Arthur Peterson / Bandit Shot Off Horse / Bill Clevenger / Bob / Bobby / Bushwacker #2 / Chapin Ranch Hand / Chet, Wounded Soldier / Clete / Cowboy / Cowboy Thrown Out of Saloon / Cowboy in Saloon Brawl / Deputy / Gunman / Gunman on Roof / Hastings Hand / Henry / Indian / Jim Beckett / John / Kip Taylor / Les / Logger Jake / Man in Saloon / Mike / Miner / Miner with Club / Paiute Indian / Party Guest / Poker Player / Posseman / Ranch Hand / Red Holt / Robber During 2nd Robbery / Sailor / Saloon Brawler / Sam - Bartender / Schoolhouse Fight Thug / Shoshone Indian / Soldier / Stableman / Stagecoach Driver / Stagecoach Driver #1 / Trail Hand / Wagon Driver / Waiter   See fewer
76
Bing Russell
Deputy Clem Foster / Sheriff Clem Foster / Clem / Deputy Clem / Major Reynolds / … See more Deputy Clem Foster / Sheriff Clem Foster / Clem / Deputy Clem / Major Reynolds / Poindexter / Sheriff Clem / Sheriff Walker   See fewer
59
Mitch Vogel
Jamie Hunter Cartwright / Jamie Hunter / Tommy Jamie Hunter Cartwright / Jamie Hunter / Tommy   See fewer
48
Grandon Rhodes
Dr. J.P. Martin / Doctor / Doc / Dr. Paul Kay / Dr. Rob Keefer / Mr. Simpson Dr. J.P. Martin / Doctor / Doc / Dr. Paul Kay / Dr. Rob Keefer / Mr. Simpson   See fewer
26
Hal Burton
Townsman / Deputy Sheriff / Ranch Hand / Bandit / Barney Bates / … See more Townsman / Deputy Sheriff / Ranch Hand / Bandit / Barney Bates / Buggy Driver / Cowboy at Rimville Corral / Cowhand / Deputy Short / Gang Member / Juror / Logger / Man / Paiute Indian / Read / Smokey / Stagecoach Driver   See fewer
25
Troy Melton
Gunman / Blacksmith / Brawler / Carson / Charlie / … See more Gunman / Blacksmith / Brawler / Carson / Charlie / Corporal Jensen / Draves / Graves / Houston / Logger / Logger Tom / Man in Cafe / Merrill / Mr. Gorley / Paiute Indian / Reese / Sam Denton / Skinner / Slim / Townsman / Walt Jordan   See fewer
23
Bruno VeSota
Bartender / Bruno / Townsman / Bartender Andy / Madigan / … See more Bartender / Bruno / Townsman / Bartender Andy / Madigan / Norm / Sam Tucker   See fewer
21
Roy Engel
Dr. Paul Martin / Doctor Martin / Doctor Paul Martin / Burt / Clyde Quinn / … See more Dr. Paul Martin / Doctor Martin / Doctor Paul Martin / Burt / Clyde Quinn / Doc Martin / Doc Tolliver / Doctor / Dr. Martin / Dr. Paul Kay / Dr. Thomas / Dr.Paul Martin   See fewer
18
Harry Holcombe
Dr. J. P. Martin / Dr. Martin / Dr. Lewis / Doc Martin / Doctor / … See more Dr. J. P. Martin / Dr. Martin / Dr. Lewis / Doc Martin / Doctor / Doctor Harris / Doctor Wayne / Dr. J.P. Martin / Dr.Martin   See fewer
16
Clint Sharp
Stage Driver / Stagecoach Driver / Clint / Colony Member / Jury Member / … See more Stage Driver / Stagecoach Driver / Clint / Colony Member / Jury Member / Posse Member / Stagecoach Driver #2 / Townsman / Trail Hand / Wagon Driver / Wagon Train Member   See fewer
16
Phil Chambers
Store Owner / Abe / Abner / Anderson / Assay Clerk / … See more Store Owner / Abe / Abner / Anderson / Assay Clerk / Austin / Dick Thompson / Mr. Amos - Store Owner / Mr. Tindle / Sam / Seth Hubbell / Shopkeeper / Webster / Wooley   See fewer
15
Tim Matheson
Griff King Griff King   See fewer
14
Lane Bradford
Buck / Charlie / Curly / Ira Wall / Jack Clanton / … See more Buck / Charlie / Curly / Ira Wall / Jack Clanton / Jake Rasko / Jud / Lash's Foreman / Pike / Sgt. Willis / Stimson / Tibbs / Tim / Todd   See fewer
14
Robert Foulk
Deputy Sheriff Clem / Seth / Sheriff / Clem / Deputy Pete / … See more Deputy Sheriff Clem / Seth / Sheriff / Clem / Deputy Pete / Deputy Sheriff / Deputy Sheriff Fred / Seth Peterson / Sheriff Brady / Townsman   See fewer
13
Ken Mayer
Crusty / Harry Baker / Harry Kern / Jeb / Jim North / … See more Crusty / Harry Baker / Harry Kern / Jeb / Jim North / Miles Briscoe / Poker / Rancher / Sheriff / Stage Driver / Tarbosh / Whitey   See fewer
12
Bern Hoffman
Bartender / Bartender Sam / Sam the Bartender / Bernie the Bartender / Sam / … See more Bartender / Bartender Sam / Sam the Bartender / Bernie the Bartender / Sam / Sam - Bartender / Sam, the Bartender   See fewer
12
Mike Ragan
Burkhart / Charlie / Colby / Haggart / High Card Smith / … See more Burkhart / Charlie / Colby / Haggart / High Card Smith / Kelly / Mike / Miner / Rod / Saloon Owner / Townsman / Vern Wilson   See fewer
12
Henry Wills
1st Robber / Cattle Seller / Gang Member / Gilbert / McGregor / … See more 1st Robber / Cattle Seller / Gang Member / Gilbert / McGregor / Posse Member / Sand / Schoolhouse Fight Thug / Shotgun Rider / Stokey / Townsman / Yokum   See fewer
12
Bob Hoy
Little Cowboy / Chuck Miller / Cowboy in Blue Shirt / Cowboy in Saloon / Jake Denton / … See more Little Cowboy / Chuck Miller / Cowboy in Blue Shirt / Cowboy in Saloon / Jake Denton / Jeb / Klawson / Miner / Phil / Tom Yancy / Townsman   See fewer
12
Raymond Guth
Bill Cooper / Clyde - Stagecoach Driver / Goliath / Homer / Jones / … See more Bill Cooper / Clyde - Stagecoach Driver / Goliath / Homer / Jones / Lafe / Otis Watts / Prosecutor Hiram / Stagecoach Driver Al / Toby / Toothless   See fewer
11
Lou Frizzell
Dusty Rhodes / 'Loose' Charlie / Doc Garibaldi / Tom Jackson Dusty Rhodes / 'Loose' Charlie / Doc Garibaldi / Tom Jackson   See fewer
11
Charles Maxwell
Buck / Gus Pickard / Jack Groat / Jeb / Krug / … See more Buck / Gus Pickard / Jack Groat / Jeb / Krug / Rio / Shenandoah / Tom Keeley / Virgil Jordan / Walt Billings   See fewer
10
Hal Baylor
Arch Stewart / Big Red / Clegg / Drummer / Ev Durfee / … See more Arch Stewart / Big Red / Clegg / Drummer / Ev Durfee / Jack Barker / Kelly / Shad Willis / Tierney / Tom Cole   See fewer
10
Remo Pisani
Bartender / Joel Sawyer Bartender / Joel Sawyer   See fewer
10
Ford Rainey
Capt. Arnholt / Col. Tyson / Gabriel Bingham / John Clarke / Judge Josh Wyllit / … See more Capt. Arnholt / Col. Tyson / Gabriel Bingham / John Clarke / Judge Josh Wyllit / Judge Simms / Judge Taylor / Luke Barnes / Sam Kane   See fewer
9
Ken Lynch
Collier / Deputy Sheriff Garrett / Dowd / George Gibson / George Simms / … See more Collier / Deputy Sheriff Garrett / Dowd / George Gibson / George Simms / Milton Tanner / Sam Whipple / Wagonmaster Wilkes / Warden   See fewer
9
Stuart Nisbet
Charlie / Colter / Evans / Fred Tyson / Paul Fletcher / … See more Charlie / Colter / Evans / Fred Tyson / Paul Fletcher / Sergeant Hines / Sheriff / Storekeeper / Wiley   See fewer
9
Norman Leavitt
Telegrapher / Al the Telegrapher / Bert / Clerk / Mr. Bartlett / … See more Telegrapher / Al the Telegrapher / Bert / Clerk / Mr. Bartlett / Ramsey the Telegrapher / Rudy the Telegrapher   See fewer
9
Denver Pyle
Sheriff Ed / Claude Roman / Marcus Caldwell / Price Buchanan / Sheriff Tom Stedman / … See more Sheriff Ed / Claude Roman / Marcus Caldwell / Price Buchanan / Sheriff Tom Stedman / Theodore 'Ted' Hackett / Warden   See fewer
8
Morgan Woodward
Deputy Sheriff Rick Conley / Jess Waddell / Luke Catlin / McDermott / Mike Gillis / … See more Deputy Sheriff Rick Conley / Jess Waddell / Luke Catlin / McDermott / Mike Gillis / Sheriff Biggs / Sheriff Clyde Morehouse / Will McNab   See fewer
8
Ted Gehring
Arch Tremayne / Bart Younger / Griffin / Grifty / Harlow Trapp / … See more Arch Tremayne / Bart Younger / Griffin / Grifty / Harlow Trapp / Jim Fischer / Marshal / Matt - Outpost Manager   See fewer
8
Chubby Johnson
Abner Ledbetter / Cash / Clyde / John Baines / Old Man / … See more Abner Ledbetter / Cash / Clyde / John Baines / Old Man / Sam / Sam Sneden / Toby Barker   See fewer
8
Harlan Warde
George Osgood / Constable / District Attorney / Nate Ogleby / Nicholson / … See more George Osgood / Constable / District Attorney / Nate Ogleby / Nicholson / Prosecutor Monroe / Tom Boyle   See fewer
8
Dabbs Greer
Doc Tasker Dunkatt / Judge / Leon Henshaw / Mercantile Owner / Prosecuting Attorney Hub Dawes / … See more Doc Tasker Dunkatt / Judge / Leon Henshaw / Mercantile Owner / Prosecuting Attorney Hub Dawes / Sam / Sam Dawson / Will Cass   See fewer
8
Ken Drake
Brave Pony / Breck / Charlie / Clem Wilson / Deputy Jackson / … See more Brave Pony / Breck / Charlie / Clem Wilson / Deputy Jackson / John / Leatham / Sam Jacks   See fewer
8
Clegg Hoyt
Barney / Dorsel / Drunk / George Thompson / Hamish Loy / … See more Barney / Dorsel / Drunk / George Thompson / Hamish Loy / Livery Owner / Sheriff / Townsman #2   See fewer
8
Dan White
Stableman / Simms / Station Agent / Tom / Townsman #2 / … See more Stableman / Simms / Station Agent / Tom / Townsman #2 / Weems / Zeke Jackson   See fewer
8
Gregory Walcott
Capt. John Fenner / Danny Morgan / Ed Thornton / Farmer Perkins / Sheriff Crowley / … See more Capt. John Fenner / Danny Morgan / Ed Thornton / Farmer Perkins / Sheriff Crowley / Wade Turner / Will Cooper   See fewer
7
Robert B. Williams
Clerk / Hotel Clerk / Searcy / Simpson / Tom Clerk / Hotel Clerk / Searcy / Simpson / Tom   See fewer
7
Don Haggerty
Bartender / Bud Murdock / Dolph Rimbeau / Harry Demers / O'Neill / … See more Bartender / Bud Murdock / Dolph Rimbeau / Harry Demers / O'Neill / Pete / Sheriff   See fewer
7
Tol Avery
Almont / Breese / Coroner / Dr. Moore / Judge / … See more Almont / Breese / Coroner / Dr. Moore / Judge / Philip Bradley / Troutman   See fewer
7
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