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Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (June 29, 1919 – December 8, 1983), better known by his stage name Slim Pickens, was an American actor and rodeo performer. Starting off in the rodeo, Pickens transitioned to acting, and appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows.
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Slim Pickens was a cowboy actor who starred in many westerns and comedies, including Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb (1964). He was born in California, became a rodeo clown, and died of a brain tumor in 1983.
- June 29, 1919
- December 8, 1983
Learn about the life and career of Slim Pickens, a film and television actor and rodeo clown who starred in 'Dr. Strangelove' and 'Blazing Saddles'. Find out his birth name, military service, injuries, roles, awards and death cause.
Slim Pickens was a cowboy actor who starred in many westerns and comedies, such as Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb. IMDb provides his personal details, credits, videos, trivia, quotes and more.
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- Kingsburg, California, USA
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- Modesto, California, USA
Dec 10, 1983 · Slim Pickens, a onetime rodeo star turned cowboy actor, died Thursday night at a convalescent hospital in Modesto, Calif. He was 64 years old.
Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (June 29, 1919 – December 8, 1983), better known by his stage name Slim Pickens, was an American actor and rodeo performer. He is best known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove , Blazing Saddles , 1941 , and One-Eyed Jacks .
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Slim Pickens was a rodeo clown, bullfighter and actor who appeared in more than 150 movies and TV shows. He was inducted into the ProRodeo Hall of Fame in 2005 for his contributions to the sport and entertainment industry.