Don Eitner

Donald Blaise Eitner (November 29, 1934 – March 9, 2018) was an American film and television actor. He was known for playing Corporal Dixon in the American western television series Mackenzie's Raiders.

Don Eitner
Eitner (right) with John Doucette in Lock-Up, 1960
Born	Donald Blaise Eitner (1934-11-29)November 29, 1934 San Marino, California, U.S.
Died	March 9, 2018(2018-03-09) (aged 83) Burbank, California, U.S.
Alma mater	Loyola Marymount University
Occupation(s)	Film and television actor

Life and career

Eitner was born in San Marino, California,^[1] the son of Adolph and Irma Eitner. He attended Loyola Marymount University, studying economics.^[2] After completing his education, he served in the United States Air Force,^[2] and worked as an artistic director.^[3][4] He began his screen career in 1956, appearing in the syndicated anthology television series Science Fiction Theatre. In the same year, he appeared in the television programs The Man Called X and The West Point Story.^[1]

Later in his career, in 1959, Eitner starred as Corporal Dixon in the syndicated western television series Mackenzie's Raiders, starring along with Richard Carlson. He guest-starred in numerous television programs including The Bob Hope Theater,^[5] The Virginian, Star Trek: The Original Series, Bronco, Bat Masterson,^[6] Death Valley Days, Tombstone Territory, 12 O’Clock High, Columbo and The Rockford Files, and played the recurring role of Dr. Richard Winfield in the ABC soap opera television series Dynasty. He also appeared in films such as Queen of Blood, The Mad Bomber, Kronos and This Rebel Breed.^[7]

Eitner (right) with Tom Troupe, 1986

Eitner retired from acting in 1985, last appearing in the television film International Airport.^[7]

Death

Eitner died on March 9, 2018, in Burbank, California, at the age of 83.^[8]