Lee Van Cleef & Alan Van Cleef
Lee Van Cleef became famous for his iconic roles as the villain in Hollywood classics likeThe Good, The Bad and The Ugly,For a Few Dollars More, andDeath Rides a Horse. Known for his portrayal of the “bad guy” on screen, Van Cleef was quite the opposite in real life—a devoted father. Over the course of his life, he had three marriages, with his first marriage blessing him with three children: Alan, Deborah, and David.
Alan Van Cleef, in particular, shares a strong resemblance to his father and has often spoken fondly of him. He credits Lee Van Cleef for teaching him invaluable lessons throughout his life. In an interview, Alan even shared that while his father had a gentle approach, their mother was the disciplinarian at home, revealing a softer side to the actor beyond his tough on-screen persona.
