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Ben Johnson

Bio: From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr

Born: Thu, Jun 13 1918

Birthplace: Foraker, Shidler, Oklahoma, USA

Death: Mon, Apr 08 1996

Ben Johnson is 77 years old

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Poster of And the Oscar Goes To...

And the Oscar Goes To...

Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014

Poster of Backstabber

Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in Backstabber as 'Lance'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011

Poster of Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade

Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade

Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in Sam Peckinpah's West: Legacy of a Hollywood Renegade as 'Self (archive footage)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 25 2004

Poster of The Evening Star

The Evening Star

Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in The Evening Star as 'Arthur Cotton'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996

Poster of Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart

Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart

Ben Johnson was 76 in Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart as 'Jack Parrish'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 17 1995

Poster of Bonanza: Under Attack

Bonanza: Under Attack

Ben Johnson was 76 in Bonanza: Under Attack as 'Bronc Evans'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1995

Poster of Angels in the Outfield

Angels in the Outfield

Ben Johnson was 76 in Angels in the Outfield as 'Hank Murphy'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1994

Poster of Bonanza: The Return

Bonanza: The Return

Ben Johnson was 75 in Bonanza: The Return as 'Bronc Evans'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993

Poster of Warren Oates: Across the Border

Warren Oates: Across the Border

Ben Johnson was 75 in Warren Oates: Across the Border as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 10 1993

Poster of The Making of 'Rio Grande'

The Making of 'Rio Grande'

Ben Johnson was 74 in The Making of 'Rio Grande' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 1993

Poster of Radio Flyer

Ben Johnson was 73 in Radio Flyer as 'Geronimo Bill'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992

Poster of Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas

Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas

Ben Johnson was 73 in Picture This: The Times of Peter Bogdanovich in Archer City, Texas as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 06 1991

Poster of My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

Ben Johnson was 72 in My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys as 'Jesse Dalton'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 01 1991

Poster of The Chase

Ben Johnson was 72 in The Chase as 'Laurienti'.

Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1991

Poster of Hollywood on Horses

Hollywood on Horses

Ben Johnson was 70 in Hollywood on Horses as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Poster of Back to Back

Ben Johnson was 70 in Back to Back as 'Eli Hix'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989

Poster of Stranger on My Land

Stranger on My Land

Ben Johnson was 69 in Stranger on My Land as 'Vern Whitman'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1988

Poster of Dark Before Dawn

Dark Before Dawn

Ben Johnson was 69 in Dark Before Dawn as 'The Sheriff'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1988

Poster of Cherry 2000

Ben Johnson was 69 in Cherry 2000 as 'Six Fingered Jake'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1987

Poster of Let's Get Harry

Let's Get Harry

Ben Johnson was 68 in Let's Get Harry as 'Mr. Burck Sr.'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1986

Poster of Trespasses

Ben Johnson was 68 in Trespasses as 'August Klein'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1986

Poster of Wild Horses

Ben Johnson was 67 in Wild Horses as 'Bill Ward'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 1985

Poster of Red Dawn

Ben Johnson was 66 in Red Dawn as 'Mason'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984

Poster of Champions

Ben Johnson was 65 in Champions as 'Burly Cocks'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1984

Poster of Always in My Heart

Always in My Heart

Ben Johnson was 64 in Always in My Heart

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1983

Poster of The Shadow Riders

The Shadow Riders

Ben Johnson was 64 in The Shadow Riders as 'Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven'.

Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1982

Poster of Tex

Ben Johnson was 64 in Tex as 'Cole Collins'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982

Poster of Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.

Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.

Ben Johnson was 63 in Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. as 'Isum Gorch'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981

Poster of Ruckus

Ben Johnson was 62 in Ruckus as 'Sam Bellows'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1981

Poster of Terror Train

Ben Johnson was 62 in Terror Train as 'Carne'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980

Poster of The Hunter

Ben Johnson was 62 in The Hunter as 'Sheriff John Strong'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1980

Poster of The Swarm

Ben Johnson was 60 in The Swarm as 'Felix'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978

Poster of Inside 'the Swarm'

Inside 'the Swarm'

Ben Johnson was 59 in Inside 'the Swarm' as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978

Poster of Grayeagle

Ben Johnson was 59 in Grayeagle as 'John Colter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1977

Poster of The Greatest

Ben Johnson was 58 in The Greatest as 'Hollis'.

Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1977

Poster of The Town That Dreaded Sundown

The Town That Dreaded Sundown

Ben Johnson was 58 in The Town That Dreaded Sundown as 'Captain J.D. Morales'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 24 1976

Poster of The Savage Bees

The Savage Bees

Ben Johnson was 58 in The Savage Bees as 'Sheriff Donald McKew'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1976

Poster of Hustle

Ben Johnson was 57 in Hustle as 'Marty Hollinger'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975

Poster of Breakheart Pass

Breakheart Pass

Ben Johnson was 57 in Breakheart Pass as 'Deputy U.S. Marshal Nathan Pearce'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1975

Poster of Bite the Bullet

Bite the Bullet

Ben Johnson was 57 in Bite the Bullet as 'Mister'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975

Poster of Locusts

Ben Johnson was 56 in Locusts as 'Amos Fletcher'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974

Poster of The Sugarland Express

The Sugarland Express

Ben Johnson was 55 in The Sugarland Express as 'Captain Tanner'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1974

Poster of Blood Sport

Ben Johnson was 55 in Blood Sport as 'Dwayne Birdsong'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1973

Poster of Runaway!

Ben Johnson was 55 in Runaway! as 'Holly Gibson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1973

Poster of Dillinger

Ben Johnson was 55 in Dillinger as 'Melvin Purvis'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1973

Poster of The Red Pony

Ben Johnson was 54 in The Red Pony as 'Jess Taylor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973

Poster of Wayne Train

Ben Johnson was 54 in Wayne Train as 'Self'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1973

Poster of The Train Robbers

The Train Robbers

Ben Johnson was 54 in The Train Robbers as 'Jesse'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1973

Poster of Kid Blue

Ben Johnson was 54 in Kid Blue as 'Sheriff 'Mean John' Simpson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973

Poster of The Getaway

Ben Johnson was 54 in The Getaway as 'Jack Beynon'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1972

Poster of Junior Bonner

Ben Johnson was 54 in Junior Bonner as 'Buck Roan'.

Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972

Poster of The Bull of the West

The Bull of the West

Ben Johnson was 53 in The Bull of the West as 'Spinner'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1972

Poster of Corky

Ben Johnson was 53 in Corky as 'Boland'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972

Poster of Something Big

Ben Johnson was 53 in Something Big as 'Jesse Bookbinder'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1971

Poster of The Last Picture Show

The Last Picture Show

Ben Johnson was 53 in The Last Picture Show as 'Sam the Lion'.

Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1971

Poster of Chisum

Ben Johnson was 52 in Chisum as 'James Pepper'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1970

Poster of The Undefeated

Ben Johnson was 51 in The Undefeated as 'Short Grub'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1969

Poster of The Wild Bunch

Ben Johnson was 51 in The Wild Bunch as 'Tector Gorch'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1969

Poster of Ride a Northbound Horse

Ride a Northbound Horse

Ben Johnson was 50 in Ride a Northbound Horse as 'Will Parker'.

Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1969

Poster of Hang 'em High

Ben Johnson was 49 in Hang 'em High as 'Marshal Dave Bliss'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1968

Poster of Will Penny

Ben Johnson was 49 in Will Penny as 'Alex'.

Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1967

Poster of Noon Wine

Ben Johnson was 48 in Noon Wine as 'Sheriff Barbee'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1966

Poster of The Rare Breed

Ben Johnson was 47 in The Rare Breed as 'Jeff Harter'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1966

Poster of Major Dundee

Ben Johnson was 46 in Major Dundee as 'Sergeant Chillum'.

Movie Released: Mon, Mar 15 1965

Poster of Cheyenne Autumn

Cheyenne Autumn

Ben Johnson was 46 in Cheyenne Autumn as 'Trooper Plumtree (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1964

Poster of Tomboy and the Champ

Tomboy and the Champ

Ben Johnson was 42 in Tomboy and the Champ as 'Uncle Jim'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1961

Poster of One-Eyed Jacks

Ben Johnson was 42 in One-Eyed Jacks as 'Bob Amory'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1961

Poster of Ten Who Dared

Ben Johnson was 42 in Ten Who Dared as 'George Bradley'.

Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960

Poster of Fort Bowie

Ben Johnson was 39 in Fort Bowie as 'Capt. Thomas Thompson'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958

Poster of Slim Carter

Ben Johnson was 39 in Slim Carter as 'Montana Burriss'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1957

Poster of War Drums

Ben Johnson was 38 in War Drums as 'Luke Fargo'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1957

Poster of Rebel in Town

Ben Johnson was 38 in Rebel in Town as 'Frank Mason'.

Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1956

Poster of Shane

Ben Johnson was 34 in Shane as 'Chris Calloway'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1953

Poster of Wild Stallion

Ben Johnson was 33 in Wild Stallion as 'Dan Light (as an adult)'.

Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1952

Poster of Fort Defiance

Ben Johnson was 33 in Fort Defiance as 'Ben Shelby'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1951

Poster of Rio Grande

Ben Johnson was 32 in Rio Grande as 'Trooper Travis Tyree'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950

Poster of Wagon Master

Ben Johnson was 31 in Wagon Master as 'Travis Blue'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1950

Poster of She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Ben Johnson was 31 in She Wore a Yellow Ribbon as 'Sgt. Tyree'.

Movie Released: Sat, Oct 22 1949

Poster of Mighty Joe Young

Mighty Joe Young

Ben Johnson was 31 in Mighty Joe Young as 'Gregg Johnson'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1949

Poster of 3 Godfathers

Ben Johnson was 30 in 3 Godfathers as 'Posse man #1'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1948

Poster of The Gallant Legion

The Gallant Legion

Ben Johnson was 29 in The Gallant Legion as 'Ranger'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1948

Poster of The Naughty Nineties

The Naughty Nineties

Ben Johnson was 27 in The Naughty Nineties as 'Coach Driver (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1945

Poster of The Outlaw

Ben Johnson was 24 in The Outlaw as 'Deputy (uncredited)'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943

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 Wild Times

Ben Johnson was 61+ in Wild Times as 'Doc Bogardus'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 24 1980

Poster of The Sacketts

Ben Johnson was 60+ in The Sacketts as 'Cap Rountree'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 15 1979

Poster of ABC Stage 67

Ben Johnson was 48+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Sheriff Barbee'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966

Poster of The Monroes

Ben Johnson was 48+ in The Monroes

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966

Poster of Branded

Ben Johnson was 46+ in Branded

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965

Poster of Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

Ben Johnson was 45+ in Bob Hope Presents the Chrysler Theatre

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 04 1963

Poster of Stoney Burke

Ben Johnson was 44+ in Stoney Burke

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Ben Johnson was 44+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962

Poster of The Virginian

Ben Johnson was 44+ in The Virginian as 'Spinner, Jim Brandt, Joe Hogan'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962

Poster of Route 66

Ben Johnson was 42+ in Route 66

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960

Poster of Bonanza

Ben Johnson was 41+ in Bonanza as 'Sgt. Samuel Bellis, Kelly James'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959

Poster of Perry Mason

Ben Johnson was 39+ in Perry Mason as 'Kelly'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957

Poster of Have Gun, Will Travel

Have Gun, Will Travel

Ben Johnson was 39+ in Have Gun, Will Travel

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957

Poster of Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Ben Johnson was 37+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Sheriff Jeff'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955

Poster of Navy Log

Ben Johnson was 37+ in Navy Log

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955

Poster of Gunsmoke

Ben Johnson was 37+ in Gunsmoke as 'Ben Crown, Vern Morland, Hannon'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955

Poster of Cavalcade of America

Cavalcade of America

Ben Johnson was 34+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Cal Bennett'.

TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952