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Ben Johnson was an American film and television actor, stuntman, and world-champion rodeo cowboy. He won an Oscar for his role in The Last Picture Show and worked with directors John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.
Ben Johnson was a world-class sprinter who broke the 100m and 60m indoor world records in 1987. He won the 100m gold at the 1988 Olympics, but was disqualified for doping and stripped of his medal.
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
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
May 4, 2024 · Former Canadian sprinter Ben Johnson won gold in the 100-metre sprint at the 1988 Olympics, but was stripped of his medal and record after testing positive for steroids. He still claims to be the best sprinter and faces racism and backlash in Canada.
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- Mouhamad Rachini
Apr 9, 1996 · 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.
Learn about the life and career of Ben Johnson, who starred in over 100 western films and TV shows. He was also a stuntman, ranch owner, and philanthropist with Native American and Irish ancestry.
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