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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.
Actor: The Last Picture Show. Born in Oklahoma, Ben Johnson was a ranch hand and rodeo performer when, in 1940, Howard Hughes hired him to take a load of horses to California. He decided to stick around (the pay was good), and for some years was a stunt man, horse wrangler, and double for such stars as John Wayne, Gary Cooper and James Stewart.
- June 13, 1918
- April 8, 1996
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.
- Benjamin Sinclair Johnson, Jr.
- Canada
- 75 kg (165 lb)
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.
- January 1, 1
- Foraker, Shidler, Oklahoma, USA
- January 1, 1
- Mesa, Arizona, USA
Apr 20, 2024 · World's Fastest Man* The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson. by Mary Ormbsy. Sprinter Ben Johnson always had a unique relationship with time. At his peak, he could bang out practise runs that...
Jul 23, 2012 · Ben Johnson and the dirtiest race in history. James Montague, CNN. 9 minute read. Updated 5:40 PM EDT, Mon July 23, 2012. Link Copied! The scandal also detracted from Carl Lewis' achievements....
Learn about the life and career of Ben Johnson, the Jamaican-born Canadian sprinter who won the 100m gold medal at the 1988 Olympics but was later disqualified for doping. Find out his achievements, controversies, and trivia on IMDb.
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