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Barton MacLane
A versatile actor with a career spanning decades, Barton MacLane leaves his mark on Hollywood through memorable roles in classic films and his iconic portrayal of General Peterson in *I Dream of Jeannie*.
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In short · Acted for four decades — 139 credits.
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Biography
Barton MacLane was an American actor, playwright, and screenwriter known for his appearances in numerous classic films from the 1930s to the 1960s. He gained recognition for his role as General Martin Peterson on the 1960s NBC television comedy series *I Dream of Jeannie*, which starred Barbara Eden and Larry Hagman. MacLane's career spanned both film and television, showcasing his versatility as a performer.
Filmography · 139 of 139
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139 credits
Buckskin(1968)
Dr. H. 'Doc' Raymond
Film
Arizona Bushwhackers(1968)
Sheriff Grover
Film
Town Tamer(1965)
James Fenimore Fell
Film
The Rounders(1965)
Tanner
Film
I Dream of Jeannie(1965)
General Martin Peterson
TV
Law of the Lawless(1964)
Big Tom Stone
Film
Gunfighters of Abilene(1960)
Seth
Film
Noose for a Gunman(1960)
Carl Avery
Film
Outlaws(1960)
Marshal Frank Caine
TV
Gunfighters of Abilene(1959)
Seth Hainline
Film
Girl in the Woods(1958)
Big Jim
Film
Frontier Gun(1958)
Simon Crayle
Film
The Geisha Boy(1958)
Maj. Ridgley
Film
Girl on the Run(1958)
Francis J. Brannigan
Film
Naked in the Sun(1957)
Wilson
Film
Hell's Crossroads(1957)
Clyde O'Connell
Film
Sierra Stranger(1957)
Lem Gotch
Film
Naked Gun(1956)
Joe Barnum
Film
Wetbacks(1956)
Karl Shanks
Film
Jaguar(1956)
Steve Bailey
Film
The Man Is Armed(1956)
Det. Lt. Dan Coster
Film
Backlash(1956)
Sgt. George Lake
Film
Three Violent People(1956)
Yates
FilmConflict(1956)
Charlie Ringle
TV
Last of the Desperados(1955)
Mosby - Gang Leader
Film
Treasure of Ruby Hills(1955)
'Chalk' Reynolds
Film
Jail Busters(1955)
Captain Jenkins, Head Guard
Film
Foxfire(1955)
Jim Mablett
Film
The Silver Star(1955)
Henry 'Tiny' Longtree
Film
Rails Into Laramie(1954)
Lee Graham
Film
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