Lee Van Cleef Quotes

Lee Van Cleef — American Actor born on January 09, 1925, died on December 16, 1989

Clarence Leroy "Lee" Van Cleef, Jr., was an American actor who appeared mostly in Westerns and action films. His sharp features and piercing eyes led to him being cast as a villain in scores of films, such as Kansas City Confidential, High Noon, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, prior to becoming a leading man... (wikipedia)

Audiences just naturally hate me on screen. I could play a role in a tuxedo, and people would think I was rotten. You can do much more with a villain part.

Being born with a pair of beady eyes was the best thing that ever happened to me.

Bad guys have always been my bag... I look mean without even trying.

Movies are full of leading men, most of whom aren't working. It's much harder to find a good villain.