Michael Harris Greene (November 4, 1933 – January 10, 2020) was an American actor who was active from the 1960s through the 1990s.
Career Greene was born in San Francisco, California, the son of Gladys () and Harry Greene. Early in his career, Greene was frequently featured in westerns and was credited with over 100 television and film appearances, including the 1962 film This is Not a Test (as Mike Green). In October of 1966, he appeared as the character Nubu in the episode "Space Circus" of the TV series, Lost in Space, as well as a leading role in the 1973 film The Clones. Greene also played Jimmy Hart, William Petersen's ill-fated partner in To Live and Die in L.A.
Greene co-starred as Deputy U.S. Marshal Vance Porter in the short-lived ABC–Warner Brothers western series The Dakotas, where he appeared with Larry Ward, Jack Elam, and Chad Everett. The series was controversially cancelled by ABC after only 19 episodes were aired during 1963.
Greene died in Maui, Hawaii in January 2020, at the age of 86.
Partial filmography Year Title Role Notes 1961 Wanted Dead or Alive Sheriff Willis S3E17 "Bounty on Joss" 1962 This Is Not a Test Joe Baragi Credited as Mike Green 1963 Spencer's Mountain Spencer Brother The Dakotas Deputy U.S. Marshall Vance Porter 19 episodes 1966 Gunsmoke 'Outlaw Holcroft' S12E2 "Goldstrikers" 1969 Naked Angels 'Mother', Biker Gang Leader 1972 Play It Again, Sam First Hoodlum 1973 The Clones Dr. Gerald Appleby The Harrad Experiment Yoga Instructor Kung Fu Huntoon S1E9 "Chains" 1976 Harry and Walter Go to New York Dan 1981 The Dukes of Hazzard Vic 1 episode 1984 Moscow on the Hudson Texan 1985 Creator Guard Credited as Michael Green To Live and Die in L.A. Secret Service Agent Jimmy Hart Lost in America Paul Dunn 1986 Down and Out in Beverly Hills Ed 'Big Ed' 1987 Batteries Not Included Lacey Less than Zero Robert Wells Stranded Vernon Burdett 1988 The Night Before Captain Mitchell Moon over Parador Clint 1989 Kill Me Again Lieutenant Hendrix 1990 Lord of the Flies Captain Benson 1991 Eve of Destruction General Curtis Rubin and Ed Mr. Busta For the Boys Major General Scott 1993 Undercover Blues Colonel Kenton The Pickle Misson Control Farmer 1994 Roadflower Sheriff Hodes 1999 Nice Guys Sleep Alone Willie 'Slick Willie' 2001 The Day Reagan Was Shot George Bush 2017 Permanent Jerry
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