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Ben Johnson
Ben Johnson was an acclaimed American actor, born as Benjamin Johnson Jr. on June 13, 1918. Known for his laconic cowboy character, he appeared in various films and television shows during an acting career spanning over five decades. Raised in Foraker, Oklahoma, on a cattle ranch, he got his start in the film industry through his work as a rodeo cowboy. He was hired by Hollywood to deliver horses to the set of a movie which eventually led to him being cast in minor roles. His career gradually progressed and Johnson became a trusted supporting actor for many directors. Johnson's performances were marked by authenticity and a unique on-screen presence, making him one of the more recognizable figures in Western films. He also gained widespread acclaim for his performances in numerous action, drama, and crime films. Despite numerous ups and downs, Johnson remained a constant in the industry until his death on April 8, 1996. His legacy continues to resonate and his influence is noticeable in many contemporary western and action films.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Benjamin Johnson Jr.
Born: Foraker, Oklahoma, United States
Citizenship: American
Birthday: June 13, 1918
Occupations: Actor
Years Active: 1940-1996
Children: 1
Spouses: Carol Elaine Jones
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Awards and Nominations Received by Ben Johnson
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Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor)
The Last Picture ShowMovies Featuring Ben Johnson
The Last Picture Show
The Wild Bunch
Mighty Joe Young
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
3 Godfathers
The Getaway
Hang 'Em High
Angels in the Outfield
Cherry 2000
The Swarm
Shane
The Town That Dreaded Sundown
Red Dawn
Terror Train
Tex
The Train Robbers
The Hunter
Hustle
And the Oscar Goes To…
9.79*
The Jurassic Dead
Death to Metal
Black Friday
Jurassic Thunder
Zero Hour: Massacre at Columbine High
Sam Peckinpah’s West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Ruckus
The Shadow Riders
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.
The Impossible Kid
The Chase
Wild Horses
Stranger on My Land
Back to Back
I Need You Dead!
Let’s Get Harry
Champions
Ballet Black
So Vam
Curse of the Weredeer
All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914
The Rare Breed
The Greatest
Will Penny
Bonanza: Under Attack
Runaway!
Grayeagle
Major Dundee
Noon Wine
Ruby Jean and Joe
Inside ‘the Swarm’
Bite the Bullet
Bonanza: The Return
The Naughty Nineties
Chisum
Cheyenne Autumn
Simba
Kid Blue
Locusts
The Evening Star
Ten Who Dared
Junior Bonner
The Savage Bees
Radio Flyer
A Twist of Faith
The Darklings
War Drums
One-Eyed Jacks
Rio Grande
Badman’s Territory
Blood Sport
Fort Defiance
Corky
Breakheart Pass
Rebel in Town
Sirona
Homeless for the Holidays
The Red Pony
Warren Oates: Across the Border
The Outlaw
Dillinger
Oklahoma!
The Sacketts
Career Timeline
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2004
Zero Hour: Massacre at Columbine High
Eric Harris
Sam Peckinpah’s West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade
Self (archive footage)
1991
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
Jesse Dalton
Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas
Self
The Chase
Laurienti
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