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Benjamin "Ben" Cartwright is one of the main protagonists of Bonanza. When he was young, he was a sailor with a dream to go West and earn his living in the wild. The God-fearing, Bible-quoting, and logically-minded gentleman built up his dreams on his ranch, the Ponderosa, with three wives...
When he expels the brilliant Jewish student Albert Michelson, a scientific genius whose experiments on the streets of Virginia City often cause commotion, Ben Cartwright steps in and confronts Norton on his bigotry. Ashamed, the school teacher vows to reform.
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Bonanza is a long-running TV series that follows the adventures of Ben Cartwright and his three sons on their Nevada ranch. The series features many guest stars, memorable episodes, and a famous theme song.
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Ben Cartwright (born 17 June 1976) is a British actor who has made guest appearances on some of Britain's most popular television shows. He appeared in Judge John Deed in 2001, playing Paul Bailey. He also had a small part in EastEnders in 2003, playing Tony Jamison. He played Heath Gambol in Casualty in 2005.
YearTitleRoleNotes2023Michael BaxterMiniseries; 1 episodes2022–2023Paul ArcherRecurring role; 2 episodes2022DS Martin O'DonnellMiniseries; 2 episodes2021Sergeant Adrian PittEpisode: "Warning Signs"Feb 27, 2021 · 'BEST of Ben Cartwright (Lorne Greene)' - Here are some of our favourite Ben moments from Bonanza season 1 and 2! To see more, check out our Best of Ben play...
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The Cartwrights were an all-male family headed by Ben (played by Lorne Greene), thrice a widower with a son from each marriage: Adam (Pernell Roberts), Hoss (Dan Blocker), and Little Joe (Michael Landon).
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Ben Cartwright, a towering pillar of strength and wisdom, commands respect and admiration in the untamed American West. As the patriarch of the Ponderosa ran...
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