Gregg Palmer was born Palmer Edvind Lee on January 25, 1927, and died on October 31, 2015.

He was an American actor, known primarily for his prolific work in television westerns, and his intimidating 6’4 height and weight of 300 lbs.

Gregg appeared from 1960-1975 in varying roles in twenty episodes of CBS’s Gunsmoke with James Arness, thirteen segments of the syndicated Death Valley Days, and nine episodes of NBC’s The Virginian starring James Drury in the title role.

He guest starred five times on Bonanza, NBC’s longest-running western.

Gregg passed away at age 88 in October 2015.