The Rifleman
"Welcome to The McCain Ranch"
Adam Williams
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Adam Williams appeared in six episodes of The Rifleman ― The Challenge as Jake Pardee, the leader of the gang and the one who thought he had to prove himself ― The Score is Even as Jax, he was the one in charge and the one who told Andy to kill the McCain's ― The Prisoner as Corporal Troc a ex-Confederate officer and the aide to Major Aaron King.

The Anvil Chorus as Platt, the leader of the gang ― The Executioner (which he wrote) as Russell Ganaway, he was a former friend of Lucas's, just released from jail and the one who hid the stolen money on the McCain Ranch ― The Old Man Running as Jeb Sherman, the leader of the gang and wanted for killing a railroad agent.

Before The Rifleman he appeared with Chuck in the movie Dragonfly Squadron (1954) and The Space Children (1958) with Johnny Crawford. He also appeared with Chuck in Arrest and Trial (1964).

Williams first appearance was in the 1951 movie Queen for a Day. With over twenty movie credits to his name.

His list of TV Series are Chevron Theatre (1952) ― Hollywood Opening Night (1953) ― Firestone Theatre (1953) ― Vice Squad (1953) ― The Big Heat (1953) ― Dragonfly Squadron (1954) ― The Yellow Tomahawk (1954) ― The Ford Television Theatre (1953-53) ― The Ray Milland Show (1955) ― Medic (1955) ― Stage 7 (1955)― Science Fiction Theatre (1955) ― Crusader (1956) ― Chevron Hall of Stars (1956) ― The Sheriff of Cochise (1956) ― Telephone Time (1956), Jane Wyman Presents The Fireside Theatre (1955-56) ― General Electric Theatre (1956) ― Wire Service (1957) ― The George Sanders Mystery Theatre (1957) ― Climax (1957) ― Playhouse 90 (1957) ― Perry Mason (1957) ― Alcoa Theatre (1958) ― U.S. Marshal (1958) ― Northwest Passage (1958), The Texan (1959), Trackdown (1959) ― The David Niven Show (1959) ― M Squad (1959) ― The Millionaire (1956-59) ― Hawaiian Eye (1959) ― Zane Grey Theatre (1960) ― Black Saddle (1959-60) ― The Westerner (1960) ― Outlaws (1960) ― The Twilight Zone (1960) ― Guestward Ho! (1961) ― The Americans (1961) ― The Islanders (1961) ― Lawman (1961) ― Thriller (1961) The Asphalt Jungle (1961) ― Stagecoach West (1961) ― Whispering Smith (1961) ― Gunsmoke (1962) ― Maverick (1962) ― Surfside Six (1961-62) ― The Detectives (1960-62) ― Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1958-62) ― The Law and Mr. Jones (1960-62) ― Cheyenne (1962) ― Combat (1962) ― 77 Sunset Strip (1961-62) ― The Untouchables (1959-63) ― The Gallant Men (1963) ― The Rifleman (1959-63) ― Dr. Kildare (1963) ― Arrest and Trial (1964) ― Kraft Suspense Theatre (1964) ― The Travels of Jamie McPheeters (1964) ― Temple Houston (1964) ― Rawhide (1959-64) ― Daniel Boone (1964) ― Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) ― The Virginian (1965) ― A Man Called Shenandoah (1965) ― The F.B.I. (1965) ― The Fugitive (1965) ― Honey West (1966) ― The Felony Squad (1966) ― I Spy (1966) ― Bonanza (1959-67) ― Custer (1967) ― The High Chaparral (1968) ― Mannix (1971-72) ― Room 222 (1973) ― Cannon (1974) ― Marcus Welby M.D. (1976) ― Switch (1977) ― Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman (1977) ― Sword of Justice (1978) ― Carter Country (1978).

BERG, ADAM WILLIAM
Veteran "bad guy" actor of 50s film and TV who began his career after decorated WWII military service as a U.S. Navy pilot (Navy Cross).

Citation: The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Adam William Berg (0-278522), Lieutenant, Junior Grade, U.S. Navy (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron FOURTEEN (VB-14), embarked from the U.S.S. WASP (CV-18), in action against the enemy fleet in the vicinity of the East Philippine Sea on 20 June 1944. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Berg's attack against an enemy fleet oiler was pressed home to a low altitude with determination and skill in the face of intense and accurate anti-aircraft fire. He scored direct hits with his bombs and contributed heavily to the destruction of the enemy ship. During retirement his excellent airmanship and coolness were instrumental in frustrating enemy fighters which made repeated attacks against his division. While returning to his own forces, his fuel exhausted, and he was forced to make a water landing in complete darkness. Both he and his air crewman escaped injury and were eventually rescued. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the Naval Service.
Commander, 1st Carrier Task Force, Pacific: Serial 0583 (September 27, 1944)
Born: November 26, 1922 at Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Home Town: Ozone Park, Queens, New York
Thanks Video Greg for this information!

He was married to Marilee Phelps who died in July 17, 2000.
Marilee was in Eight Hours to Die as Miss Adams

Adam Williams was born November 26 1922 in New York, New York
Birth Name: Adam William Berg
He died December 4, 2006 in California of lymphoma

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