Animal Star. Bruno, also called Ben or Gentle Ben was a male North American black bear actor best known for playing the leading role of Ben the bear in the 1967-1969 CBS television series, "Gentle Ben." He also played the adult Ben in the feature film prequel to the TV series, "Gentle Giant" (1967). In 1968, Bruno received a first-place PATSY Award for his work on the "Gentle Giant" film and a second-place award for his work on the TV series. After the "Gentle Ben" series ended, Bruno made another well-received appearance in the 1972 film "The Life" and "Times of Judge Roy Bean", starring Paul Newman.
Animal Star. Bruno, also called Ben or Gentle Ben was a male North American black bear actor best known for playing the leading role of Ben the bear in the 1967-1969 CBS television series, "Gentle Ben." He also played the adult Ben in the feature film prequel to the TV series, "Gentle Giant" (1967). In 1968, Bruno received a first-place PATSY Award for his work on the "Gentle Giant" film and a second-place award for his work on the TV series. After the "Gentle Ben" series ended, Bruno made another well-received appearance in the 1972 film "The Life" and "Times of Judge Roy Bean", starring Paul Newman.
Bio by: Ola K Ase
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