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Don Matheson
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Born
August 5
,
1929
·
Dearborn, Michigan, USA
Died
June 29
,
2014
·
Woodland Hills, California, USA
(lung cancer)
Height
6′ 2″ (1.88 m)
Mini Bio
Don Matheson was born on August 5, 1929 in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. He was an actor, known for
Land of the Giants (1968)
,
Murph the Surf (1975)
and
Lost in Space (1965)
. He was married to
Deanna Lund
and
Maxine Arnold
. He died on June 29, 2014 in Woodland Hills, California, USA.
Family
Spouses
Deanna Lund
(April 16, 1970 - ?) (divorced, 1 child)
Maxine Arnold
(August 29, 1964 - December 1969) (divorced)
Children
Michele Matheson
Trivia
Before becoming an actor he worked in the narcotics division of the Detroit Police Department.
A Korean war veteran, Matheson won both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his exceptional heroism during his tour of duty.
Best known as volatile businessman "Mark Wilson" on
Irwin Allen
's sci-fi series,
Land of the Giants (1968)
.
One daughter from his marriage with
Deanna Lund
: actress
Michele Matheson
.
Matheson was also a jazz drummer, often invited to play on stage by his friend,
Buddy Rich
.
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