David McLean; Veteran Actor in Western Films

David McLean, 73, a veteran actor best known for his work in Western films and television programs. Popular as a guest star on major television series with Western themes during the 1960s, McLean also appeared in the films “The Right Approach,” “The Silent Call,” “Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea” and “X-15,” all in 1961, “The Strangler” in 1964, “Nevada Smith” in 1966, “Kingdom of the Spiders” in 1977 and “Deathsport” in 1978. McLean also had a high-profile career in commercials, working for many years as a Western-prototype “Marlboro Man” and as a spokesman for Great Western Savings. On Thursday in Los Angeles of lung cancer.