Don West in real life (Mark Goddard turns 77 today. Mark Goddard (born July 24, 1936) is an American film actor who has starred in a number of television programs. He portrayed Major Don West, the adversary of Dr. Zachary Smith (played by Jonathan Harris) in the cult 1960s CBS television series, Lost in Space, and young Detective Sgt. Chris Ballard on The Detectives Starring Robert Taylor. Goddard was born Charles Goddard in Lowell, Massachusetts. He is the youngest of five children, and grew up in Scituate, Massachusetts. He led both his high school baseball and basketball teams to the state championship finals. Goddard dreamed of becoming a basketball player but eventually turned to acting. He studied at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. After two years, he moved to Los Angeles, California. Born Charles Goddard July 24, 1936 (age 77) Lowell, Massachusetts, U.S. Occupation Actor Years active 1959–present Spouse(s) Evelyn (1990-present) 1 son Susan Anspach (1974-1977) (divorced) Marcia Rogers (1960-1968) 1 daughter, 1 son (divorced)
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