The Last Picture Show
1971
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Francis Benjamin Johnson Jr. (June 13, 1918 – April 8, 1996) was an American film and television actor, stuntman, and world-champion rodeo cowboy. Johnson brought authenticity to many roles in Westerns with his droll manner and expert horsemanship. The son of a rancher, Johnson arrived in Hollywood to deliver a consignment of horses for a film.
Ben Johnson was a cowboy, stuntman, and actor who starred in over 300 movies, including The Last Picture Show, for which he won an Oscar. He was also a champion roper and a member of John Ford's stock company.
- June 13, 1918
- April 8, 1996
Apr 20, 2024 · Mary Ormsby's biography of the sprinter who ran 9.79 in 1988 and was stripped of his Olympic gold. The book explores Johnson's childhood, career, relationships, and the role of Charlie Francis and Stanazolol in his downfall.
Ben Johnson (1918-1996) was an American actor who appeared in over 300 movies, including The Last Picture Show, The Wild Bunch, and The Getaway. He also won a world roping championship in 1953 and worked as a stuntman and horse wrangler for many stars.
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- Foraker, Shidler, Oklahoma, USA
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- Mesa, Arizona, USA
Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, CM OOnt (born December 30, 1961) is a Canadian former sprinter. During the 1987–88 season he held the title of the world's fastest man, breaking both the 100m and the 60m indoor World Records.
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Apr 9, 1996 · TIMES STAFF WRITER. Ben Johnson, rugged Western actor of about 300 films who won an Academy Award as the movie theater owner in “The Last Picture Show,” died Monday He was 75. The actor died of...
Nov 16, 2009 · Ben Johnson won the 100-meter gold medal at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul, but was disqualified after testing positive for steroids. Learn about his career, his rivalry with Carl Lewis and his controversial legacy.
