Ben Johnson

Acting

Ben Johnson

Born 13 June 1918 · Foraker, Shidler, Oklahoma, USA · Died 8 April 1996 at 77

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.   Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. (June 13, 1918 – April 8, 1996) was an American motion picture actor who was mainly cast in Westerns. He was also a rodeo cowboy, stuntman, and rancher. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Johnson (actor) , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Known for

Highlights

The Wild Bunch1969 · Film · Tector Gorch
The Last Picture Show1971 · Film · Sam the Lion
Shane1953 · Film · Chris Calloway
The Getaway1972 · Film · Jack Beynon
Hang 'em High1968 · Film · Marshal Dave Bliss
Bonanza1959 · Series · Sgt. Samuel Bellis

Filmography

Movies

78 films

Backstabber2011 · Film · Lance
The Evening Star1996 · Film · Arthur Cotton
Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart1995 · Film · Jack Parrish
Bonanza: Under Attack1995 · Film · Bronc Evans
Angels in the Outfield1994 · Film · Hank Murphy
Bonanza: The Return1993 · Film · Bronc Evans
Radio Flyer1992 · Film · Geronimo Bill
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys1991 · Film · Jesse Dalton
The Chase1991 · Film · Laurienti
The Last Ride1989 · Film
Back to Back1989 · Film · Eli Hix
Stranger on My Land1988 · Film · Vern Whitman
Dark Before Dawn1988 · Film · The Sheriff
Cherry 20001987 · Film · Six Fingered Jake
Let's Get Harry1986 · Film · Mr. Burck Sr.
Trespasses1986 · Film · August Klein
Wild Horses1985 · Film · Bill Ward
Red Dawn1984 · Film · Mason
Champions1984 · Film · Burly Cocks
Always in My Heart1983 · Film
The Shadow Riders1982 · Film · Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven
Tex1982 · Film · Cole Collins
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.1981 · Film · Isum Gorch
Terror Train1980 · Film · Carne
Ruckus1980 · Film · Sam Bellows
The Hunter1980 · Film · Sheriff John Strong
The Swarm1978 · Film · Felix
Grayeagle1977 · Film · John Colter
The Savage Bees1977 · Film · Sheriff Donald McKew
The Greatest1977 · Film · Hollis
The Town That Dreaded Sundown1976 · Film · JD Morales
Hustle1975 · Film · Marty Hollinger
Breakheart Pass1975 · Film · Deputy U.S. Marshal Nathan Pearce
Bite the Bullet1975 · Film · Mister
Locusts1974 · Film · Amos Fletcher
The Sugarland Express1974 · Film · Captain Tanner
Blood Sport1973 · Film · Dwayne Birdsong
Runaway!1973 · Film · Holly Gibson
Dillinger1973 · Film · Melvin Purvis
The Red Pony1973 · Film · Jess Taylor
The Train Robbers1973 · Film · Jesse
Kid Blue1973 · Film · Sheriff 'Mean John' Simpson
The Getaway1972 · Film · Jack Beynon
Junior Bonner1972 · Film · Buck Roan
The Bull of the West1972 · Film · Spinner
Corky1972 · Film · Boland
Something Big1971 · Film · Jesse Bookbinder
The Last Picture Show1971 · Film · Sam the Lion
Chisum1970 · Film · James Pepper
The Undefeated1969 · Film · Short Grub
The Wild Bunch1969 · Film · Tector Gorch
Ride a Northbound Horse1969 · Film · Will Parker
Hang 'em High1968 · Film · Marshal Dave Bliss
Will Penny1967 · Film · Alex
Noon Wine1966 · Film · Sheriff Barbee
The Rare Breed1966 · Film · Jeff Harter
Major Dundee1965 · Film · Sergeant Chillum
Cheyenne Autumn1964 · Film · Trooper Plumtree (uncredited)
Tomboy and the Champ1961 · Film · Uncle Jim
One-Eyed Jacks1961 · Film · Bob Amory
Ten Who Dared1960 · Film · George Bradley
Fort Bowie1958 · Film · Capt. Thomas Thompson
Slim Carter1957 · Film · Montana Burriss
War Drums1957 · Film · Luke Fargo
Rebel in Town1956 · Film · Frank Mason
Oklahoma!1955 · Film · Wrangler (uncredited)
Shane1953 · Film · Chris Calloway
Wild Stallion1952 · Film · Dan Light (as an adult)
Fort Defiance1951 · Film · Ben Shelby
Rio Grande1950 · Film · Trooper Travis Tyree
Wagon Master1950 · Film · Travis Blue
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon1949 · Film · Sgt. Tyree
Mighty Joe Young1949 · Film · Gregg Johnson
3 Godfathers1948 · Film · Posse man #1
The Gallant Legion1948 · Film · Ranger
The Naughty Nineties1945 · Film · Coach Driver (uncredited)
Tall in the Saddle1944 · Film · Townsman (uncredited)
The Outlaw1943 · Film · Deputy (uncredited)

Filmography

Series

15 shows

Wild Times1980 · Series · Doc Bogardus
The Sacketts1979 · Series · Cap Rountree
ABC Stage 671966 · Series · Sheriff Barbee
The Monroes1966 · Series
Branded1965 · Series
Stoney Burke1962 · Series
The Virginian1962 · Series · Spinner
Route 661960 · Series
Bonanza1959 · Series · Sgt. Samuel Bellis
Perry Mason1957 · Series · Kelly
Have Gun, Will Travel1957 · Series
Alfred Hitchcock Presents1955 · Series · Sheriff Jeff
Navy Log1955 · Series
Gunsmoke1955 · Series · Ben Crown
Cavalcade of America1952 · Series · Cal Bennett