Background
Gardner, Arthur Harold was born on June 7, 1910 in Marinette, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Samuel Harry and Dora (Merar) Goldberg.
Gardner, Arthur Harold was born on June 7, 1910 in Marinette, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Samuel Harry and Dora (Merar) Goldberg.
Graduated from the high school, Marinette.
He was known for his television western, The Rifleman. He started his show business career as an actor when he was 18 years old. In 1929 he arrived in Hollywood, where Carl Laemmle employed him as an extra for the film studio Universal.
One of his first roles was as a student in 1930"s All Quiet on the Western Front.
Gardner and Luise Rainer were in 1938"s Dramatic School, and, up until his death two weeks before Rainer, were the last two surviving members, both at the age of 104. During World World War II, Gardner served in the Army Air Forces" First Motion Picture Unit in Culver City, California, where he met Jules V. Levy and Arnold Laven.
The three formed the Levy-Gardner-Laven production company in 1951. Gardner"s producing credits include the television series The Rifleman (1958–1963) and The Big Valley (1965–1969).
His feature film credits include 1974"s McQ and 1975"s Brannigan, both starring John Wayne.
Served as sergeant United States Air Force, 1943-1945. Member Producers Guild American, Directors Guild American, Writers Guild American, Screen Actors Guild, Actors Equity Association.
Married Marcia Grant, June 7, 1942. Children: Douglas, Steven.