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Arch Johnson

Bio: Archibald Winchester "Arch" Johnson (March 14, 1922 – October 9, 1997) was an American actor who appeared on Broadway and in more than 100 television programs.
Born: Tue, Mar 14 1922
Birthplace: Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Death: Thu, Oct 09 1997
Arch Johnson is 75 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Murder in Black and White
Murder in Black and White
Arch Johnson was 67 in Murder in Black and White as 'Captain Barron'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 07 1990
Poster of Deathmask
Deathmask
Arch Johnson was 62 in Deathmask as 'Dr. Robert Riordan'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 07 1984
Poster of Easy Money
Easy Money
Arch Johnson was 61 in Easy Money as 'Vendor at Armory'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 19 1983
Poster of Better Late Than Never
Better Late Than Never
Arch Johnson was 57 in Better Late Than Never
Movie Released: Wed, Oct 17 1979
Poster of Happily Ever After
Happily Ever After
Arch Johnson was 56 in Happily Ever After as 'Del Gregory'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 1978
Poster of The Buddy Holly Story
The Buddy Holly Story
Arch Johnson was 56 in The Buddy Holly Story as 'Mr. Holly'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 18 1978
Poster of Babe
Babe
Arch Johnson was 53 in Babe as 'Mr. Johnson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 25 1975
Poster of The Underground Man
The Underground Man
Arch Johnson was 52 in The Underground Man as 'Joe Kelsey'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 06 1974
Poster of Nightmare
Nightmare
Arch Johnson was 51 in Nightmare as 'Super'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 1974
Poster of The Sting
The Sting
Arch Johnson was 51 in The Sting as 'Combs'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 25 1973
Poster of Double Indemnity
Double Indemnity
Arch Johnson was 51 in Double Indemnity as 'Dietrickson'.
Movie Released: Sat, Oct 13 1973
Poster of Prologue to Wounded Knee
Prologue to Wounded Knee
Arch Johnson was 51 in Prologue to Wounded Knee as 'Beaumont'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 27 1973
Poster of Walking Tall
Walking Tall
Arch Johnson was 50 in Walking Tall as 'Buel Jaggers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1973
Poster of Napoleon and Samantha
Napoleon and Samantha
Arch Johnson was 50 in Napoleon and Samantha as 'Police Chief'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 05 1972
Poster of The Rookies
The Rookies
Arch Johnson was 49 in The Rookies as 'Ranch Instructor'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 07 1972
Poster of The Cheyenne Social Club
The Cheyenne Social Club
Arch Johnson was 48 in The Cheyenne Social Club as 'Marshal Anderson'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 12 1970
Poster of The Liberation of L.B. Jones
The Liberation of L.B. Jones
Arch Johnson was 48 in The Liberation of L.B. Jones as 'Stanley Bumpas'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 18 1970
Poster of Sullivan's Empire
Sullivan's Empire
Arch Johnson was 45 in Sullivan's Empire as 'John Sullivan Sr.'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 04 1967
Poster of Twilight of Honor
Twilight of Honor
Arch Johnson was 41 in Twilight of Honor as 'Mac McWade'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 13 1963
Poster of The Explosive Generation
The Explosive Generation
Arch Johnson was 39 in The Explosive Generation as 'Mr. George Sommers'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1961
Poster of The Lawbreakers
The Lawbreakers
Arch Johnson was 39 in The Lawbreakers as 'Gus Honochek'.
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 15 1961
Poster of G.I. Blues
G.I. Blues
Arch Johnson was 38 in G.I. Blues as 'Sgt. McGraw'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1960
Poster of Gun Glory
Gun Glory
Arch Johnson was 35 in Gun Glory as 'Gunn'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 19 1957
Poster of Bang the Drum Slowly
Bang the Drum Slowly
Arch Johnson was 34 in Bang the Drum Slowly as 'Goose'.
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 26 1956
Poster of Somebody Up There Likes Me
Somebody Up There Likes Me
Arch Johnson was 34 in Somebody Up There Likes Me as 'Heldon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 04 1956
Poster of Garden of Eden
Garden of Eden
Arch Johnson was 32 in Garden of Eden
Movie Released: Wed, Sep 01 1954
Poster of Niagara
Niagara
Arch Johnson was 30 in Niagara as 'Taxi Driver (uncredited)'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 26 1953

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Wonder Woman
Wonder Woman
Arch Johnson was 53+ in Wonder Woman as 'John Kelly, General Zachary Kane'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Nov 07 1975
Poster of Ellery Queen
Ellery Queen
Arch Johnson was 53+ in Ellery Queen as 'The Commissioner, Deputy Commissioner Hayes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 11 1975
Poster of The Rockford Files
The Rockford Files
Arch Johnson was 52+ in The Rockford Files as 'Cardinal Finnerty'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 13 1974
Poster of Barnaby Jones
Barnaby Jones
Arch Johnson was 50+ in Barnaby Jones as 'Sheriff Les Sprague'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1973
Poster of Kung Fu
Kung Fu
Arch Johnson was 50+ in Kung Fu as 'Lt. Larkin'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Oct 14 1972
Poster of The Streets of San Francisco
The Streets of San Francisco
Arch Johnson was 50+ in The Streets of San Francisco as 'Caretaker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 23 1972
Poster of Banyon
Banyon
Arch Johnson was 50+ in Banyon as 'Boyle'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 15 1972
Poster of The Odd Couple
The Odd Couple
Arch Johnson was 48+ in The Odd Couple as 'Billy Jack'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1970
Poster of Dan August
Dan August
Arch Johnson was 48+ in Dan August as 'Sergeant Forbes'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 23 1970
Poster of Love, American Style
Love, American Style
Arch Johnson was 47+ in Love, American Style as 'Jane's Father'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 29 1969
Poster of Marcus Welby, M.D.
Marcus Welby, M.D.
Arch Johnson was 47+ in Marcus Welby, M.D. as 'Contractor'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 23 1969
Poster of The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
The Bold Ones: The New Doctors
Arch Johnson was 47+ in The Bold Ones: The New Doctors as 'Frank Sorenson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 14 1969
Poster of Land of the Giants
Land of the Giants
Arch Johnson was 46+ in Land of the Giants as 'Chief Rivers'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1968
Poster of The Name of the Game
The Name of the Game
Arch Johnson was 46+ in The Name of the Game as 'Sergeant Cook, Harry Murdock'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 20 1968
Poster of The Danny Thomas Hour
The Danny Thomas Hour
Arch Johnson was 45+ in The Danny Thomas Hour as 'Warden'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Invaders
The Invaders
Arch Johnson was 44+ in The Invaders as 'Father Paul'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 10 1967
Poster of The Monkees
The Monkees
Arch Johnson was 44+ in The Monkees as 'Gen. Harley Vandenberg'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 12 1966
Poster of Camp Runamuck
Camp Runamuck
Arch Johnson was 43+ in Camp Runamuck as 'Commander Wivenhoe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Sep 17 1965
Poster of Bewitched
Bewitched
Arch Johnson was 42+ in Bewitched as ', Harlan Mossler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1964
Poster of The Fugitive
The Fugitive
Arch Johnson was 41+ in The Fugitive as 'Nick Jackson, Sheriff Prycer, Ty Tyson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 17 1963
Poster of Grindl
Grindl
Arch Johnson was 41+ in Grindl
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 15 1963
Poster of The Defenders
The Defenders
Arch Johnson was 39+ in The Defenders as 'Frank Thorpe'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 16 1961
Poster of The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle
Arch Johnson was 39+ in The Asphalt Jungle as 'Capt. Gus Honochek'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 02 1961
Poster of Johnny Ringo
Johnny Ringo
Arch Johnson was 37+ in Johnny Ringo as 'Red Walsh'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of The Twilight Zone
The Twilight Zone
Arch Johnson was 37+ in The Twilight Zone as 'Roscoe Bragg, Fireman (uncredited), Jesse James'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 02 1959
Poster of Law of the Plainsman
Law of the Plainsman
Arch Johnson was 37+ in Law of the Plainsman as 'Cass Mabry'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of Bonanza
Bonanza
Arch Johnson was 37+ in Bonanza as 'E.J. Butler'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Poster of Lawman
Lawman
Arch Johnson was 36+ in Lawman as 'Andrew Lord, Jason McQuade'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 05 1958
Poster of Decoy
Decoy
Arch Johnson was 35+ in Decoy as 'Det. Sam Donovan'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 14 1957
Poster of Maverick
Maverick
Arch Johnson was 35+ in Maverick as 'Col. Gaylord Summers, Ephrim Burch, Placer Jack Mason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 22 1957
Poster of Perry Mason
Perry Mason
Arch Johnson was 35+ in Perry Mason as 'Karl Magovern, Marvin Fremont'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Arch Johnson was 33+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Bart McCormick, Heywood Miller, Jamie McMahon'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Poster of Gunsmoke
Gunsmoke
Arch Johnson was 33+ in Gunsmoke as 'Sgt. Macklin, Barn Bascomb'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955