One of the best character actors ever. And he added another dimension. He was the bad guy we all liked.

Angel Eyes = the best villain in Western movie history.

The best pipe smoking bad guy outlaw ever.

According to Spaghetti Western Lore, Lee was one of the fastest draws ever to grace the screen. His character of Douglas Mortimer became so popular he even had his own Italian comic book series.

This guy was a World War 11 veteran. He served on a Navy mine Sweeper. He was a deckerated War veteran. He later became an actor. He always wore a cowboy hat so that his head wouldn't have to be seen. He was loosing his hair. Remember the Good, The Bad, and The Ugly!

My dad was the same age. He was out of high school when Pearl Harbor happened. He enlisted in the Navy right away and was off to fight. Luckily he came back alive or I wouldn't be born. Both he and Lee belonged to the Greatest Generation. RIP Lee and my dad ❤

One of my fav actors of all time....especially in those spaghetti westerns. You’re the best at these biographical studies of significant personalities. No one does it better. You gather seldom known facts and cover everyone with time consuming, thoroughly researched detail . Keep’em coming Jerry. Much appreciated and enjoyed.

My favorite Western bad guy

I grew up with him and the movies of his era. Luke a child, that I was, I believed whole his performance. What an achievement in his acting. I can't imagine ANYONE else doing his work. Heartfelt condolences to his family

When on screen you couldn't help but be drawn to him. "That guy...he looks dangerous!"

It was the eyes, not the nose. Great actor. One of my all time favorites.

He was one of my favorite actors....He made his parts seem very real to me.....l often wondered what happened to him....Now l know....Thanks to my friend Jerry Skinner....Thanks

Lets thank Sergio Leone, Lee could have retired and not left us with his memorable Spaghetti performances.

He sure was a cool cat. ....one of my favorite actors.

Amazing character actor with a look that could turn you to stone.

Lee Van Cleef was so awesome as a actor. Thanks for all the great videos Jerry.

One of my all-time faves. As a lover of the Spaghetti Westerns, especially the Leone films, Lee was absolutely a legend. Left us all too soon, but thankfully a lot of work for us to cherish for many moons to come. RIP Angel Eyes!

Van Cleef looked to have lived 94 years in the 64 years that he was on earth. He also played parts on Gunsmoke, Have Gun Will Travel & Bonanza .. all popular TV Westerns.

Angel Eyes. Wish I could have seen his 30 foot dive into rough seas to save the ship's dog. Good man. RIP

Another STELLAR job Mr. Skinner!!! So many great details we never knew growing up watching him! I remember mom and daddy took us to the drive inn to see Hang em High and The Good Bad and Ugly. Lee scared me when I was a kid but now it’s just awesome memories and as an adult now…I was thinking of him last week and I thought I bet he was a teddy bear and sure enough you said it!!! I was like awwwww and I tilted my head and grabbed my heart for that sweet man. So thank you again!!! I will probably watch it again lol🥰🥰🥰

Lee was reputed to be a very sweet fellow who died way before his time. Lee was 100% correct, in not fixing his nose. It was his nose that may have gotten parts, but he acted perfectly.

One of kind..a Veteran..from a time when actors Loved their Country...he will live on forever....Col.Mortimer

I've always wondered if Lee had it in his contract to have the most gorgeous black horse in the Eastwood films. Thank you Jerry for this great video -- Lee Van Cleef is one of the best character actors ever!

There's nobody out here like you. Thank you so much.

One of the GREATS....Miss him....

I remember watching him play the dual roles of the preacher and the gunfighter that were twin brothers in God's Gun. Great video as always Jerry

Oh thank you Mr. Skinner! I love Lee Van Cleef! Was having a sad day. Then a video from you popped up and cheered me!♥

As far as I'm concerned it's an award winner Jerry. Keith

He shined in The Young Lions and High Noon, small roles but he made people notice.

I swear Jerry I don't know how you do it man but you are great at this. Keith

I loved Lee Van Cleef "he had that look". Such a good actor died so young. Very interesting anecdotes of his life; with saving that dog from the ocean I love him more. Glad his daughter is still around we are both from 48'. May he rest in peace. Thanks again Jerry.

Remarkable and unforgetable actor who stands out in his movies. Great actor! May he RIP. Very good documentary as always Mr. Jerry. Thanks!

Love this guy immensely, such a good actor....R.I.P. always Lee.💜

One of my favourite old time western actors, loved him

I love Lee Van Cleef!!! Thanks for the video!!! Cheers!!!

I always loved his eyes. They are very piercing, and intense. He was a great actor.

Great actor. I grew up watching Van Cleef and Eastwood in the spaghetti western. Love his gangster roles as well. Great documentary.

Another fine documentary

He was one magnificent actors loved watching him. He new how to play a real outlaw bless you mate

Thanks for this one. I always wanted to know.

The best of the “quite regal-bad “. Silver Screen Spaghetti Westerns came to be because of him.

Thank you, thank you, Jerry. This is one of my favorites, I love turning on the movie channel and seeing Lee in one of his many westerns. I can never turn him off, one great bad of the bad. Love you Jerry, please keep em coming. Jill and Augie Blase, Winter springs, Florida 🤠

64 - He died very young. Loved his work. Thank you for the video. A welcome change from recent events.

Cel mai mare artist al filmelor Western..după părerea mea.Dumnezeu să-l odihnească în pace

Excellent video and excellent choice. Lee Van Cleef was one of a kind. His iconic role as The Bad will never be surpassed. "I almost forgot. He gave me a thousand. I think his idea was that I kill you. But you know, the pity is, when I'm paid... ...I always follow my job through. You know that."

It's great to be haunted by those you present to us. Thanks Again Jerry.

Thank you Jerry for another detailed history of a great actor. “Best of the bad” says it all.

Very underrated actor. Thank God Sergio got him in his movies.

His scene in “The Beast From 20,000 Fathoms” was my favorite of the entire movie!

I didn't realize he was so young when he passed away. A huge loss to all of us who loved him. Thank you for yet another excellent video, your time and effort.

I love this actor. He is a bad ass🙂.

One of the greatest character actors of the time and definitely the "Best of the Bad" Once again Mr Skinner, you have made a brilliant, educational, complete and respectful video biography - a job that you do better than any other... Thank You

Great video. I love character actors! More, please!!

I absolutely love him. His presence on the screen outshown everyone else. So charismatic and in my mind he had a beautiful face, those eyes and those cheekbones ,wow! R.I.P. Mr. Lee Van Cleef.

Those eyes meant business. Another Hollywood legend.

Thanks Jerry for another in depth documentary about Lee Van Cleef. I always loved his acting. RIP Lee😊

Good work, Jerry!

Thank You Mr. Skinner & team !!!!

Great documentary about LEE VAN CLEEF,I LOVE THESE DOCUMENTARIES,THANK YOU JERRY SKINNER,WITHOUT YOU I WOULDN'T KNOW ABOUT SOME GREAT ACTORS OF THE PAST

Always loved him as an actor - never knew about him saving the dog in Navy - so lovely! - And he was a portraitist - Love it when you find out an actor you like, turns out to be a decent & good person too. Thank you for this really interesting & informative video much appreciated.

The first time I ever seen Lee Van Cleef was in The Good, The Bad & The Ugly, then the bounty hunter in one of those "Dollars" Films with Clint. Then at some point I watched High Noon and spotted him there! Then Escape From NY, Death Rides A Horse, etc. I haven't seen everything he's been in but I'm working on it! I've always said that, in the movies, you can't have an effective hero without an exceedingly great bad ass bad guy. Lee Van Cleef is just that good :) RIP. Also, I'd like to thank his family for his WWII service.

*Awesome actor!* *My brother's eyes are identical to Lee's!* ❤🌷❤

Watched The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly so many times with my dad, he loved that movie. I see him and all I think is "Angel Eyes." Thanks for the information, very interesting.

Thank you so much for your videos. I wish I could thank you in person!

Hell yeah a new one!!!!

Im privilaged to see yet another first class documentary from Mr. Jerry Skinner. Ive missed your work so much and Im so happy to see this new about Van Cleef. Thank you so much for all your great work Mr. Skinner, you're a real gem. xoxo

My favorite cowboy ♡♡♡

He had a face that perfectly matched Sergio Leone's style.

Love me some Jerry Skinner!! Thanks Jerry!

Thank you!

Thanks Jerry another great actor always liked him In the spaghetti westerns .

For those of you watching for the first time this is one of those hidden gems on KZfaq. I've learned so much from Mr. Skinner even the videos that I'm not that interested in end up thoroughly entertaining me this is great work. 🤔👏💯

Wonderful biopic of an American movie icon. Thank you!

Amazing actor Lee Van Cleef. Thank you Jerry for your wonderful biographies. 👌

I love your intense blue eyes in your cowboy movies.Every cowboy fan loves ya. BROTHER!!!. Thanks for giving.

Great video best screen villain of all time

Thanks, Mr. S. Really good vid.

Great as always.

Great video! I STILL/continue to watch LVC movies. He is an American hero. Wish I had the chance to shake his hand.

Thanks Jerry, he was the best of the bad but he was a great actor. Take care and all the best. Stevie

Thank you for another fantastic biopic Vielen Dank from Germany

Another well done and very entertaining video, Jerry. Mahalo and Aloha 🌸🤙🌸

He was what we called as kids, a Cool BadAss! Even in his early television shows...

Thanks for all the videos, including this of the legendary LVC ! One of the best western actors going, and can not thank him enough for his acting, which was brilliant. LVC got me through my youth, watching his movies over and over again especially the spaghetti westerns. R.I.P. LVC, we salute you.

Lee Van Cleef, a good guy who was a great bad guy. I wish I could have known him. Thank you Jerry Skinner for another great video.

Definitely the original bad guy,excellent documentary as always...Thanks Jerry.

Great video, saw all his films loved his acting.

Thank you for this!! Made my day! Now back to some VanCleef classics for me!

Love all his movies. Thank you for this Great video!!

I'll alway's be a Fan of Lee Van Cleef! He was a Great Actor!

Such a familiar face - bad as and all. Always good to see your videos. Hope you're doing well.

Oh I love him still

Top drawer as always Mr. Skinner! Lee was the baddest of the bad!

Lee Van Cleef, my dad loved his films, my dad loved westerns period, I remember having to sit through his movies, as kids we had one tv a (Zenith), with the red, light, people of a certain age, know what I speak about, on the bottom. My father died, sadly of cancer. Lee Van Cleef was one of my father's all time favorite actor's in as I call them "cowboy movies." Rest in peace - Lee Van Cleef. 💐 Superstar ⭐ Wow! He was a very interesting man more than just movies and western. 🤔

He was a fantastic baddie loved him thank you so much Jerry for sharing this loved it keep them coming Jerry no one does it better than you ♥️♥️♥️

He has always been one of our favorite actors. Thank you So Much for another fine presentation. My wife and I look forward to all your podcasts, they are always direct, on point and sometimes humorous , but always sincere. Thank you again.

Thumbs up for that man they don't have actors like that anymore, I miss alot of them down right Great Movies...!

Terrific Jerry, I liked the intro and exit music which typifies the man and actor. As you probably know, he was the last of the actors from the movie the Conquerors who died or had cancer.

The spaghetti westerns were the best.

He deserved a lot more recognition. I don’t even understand why he didn’t get it! His wicked smile should be iconic