Ben Cartwright, the patriarch in the television series "Bonanza," accumulated his wealth primarily through his ownership of the Ponderosa Ranch, a sprawling cattle ranch in Nevada. His success in cattle ranching, combined with astute business dealings and investments in various ventures, contributed to his prosperity. Additionally, Ben's character is portrayed as a principled and hardworking individual who prioritized his family's values and the land he cultivated.
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The role of Ben Cartwright was played by Lorne Greene.
On the TV series Bonanza the three sons of father Ben Cartwright were Adam Cartwright , Eric "Hoss" Cartwright and "Little" Joe - Joseph Cartwright .
Lorne Greene, Who played Ben, died in 1987
Actress Geraldine Brooks played Elizabeth Stoddard Cartwright.
Ben Cartwright's horse's name was Buck. Buck, in real life, lived to be 45.