Updated: December 11, 2025

Mark Goddard was an American actor who starred in a number of television programs. He is probably best known for portraying Major Don West in the CBS series Lost in Space. He also played Detective Sgt. Chris Ballard, in The Detectives, starring Robert Taylor.

Born: July 24, 1936, Lowell, Massachusetts, United States

Died: October 10, 2023 ( Age 87 years ), Hingham, Massachusetts, United States

Children: Melissa Goddard, John Goddard, Michael Goddard

Spouse: Evelyn Pezzulich ( M. 1990 ), Susan Anspach ( M. 1970 to 1978 ), Marcia Rogers ( M. 1961 to 1969 )

Height: 1.82 M