Ben Johnson date of birth:
June 13, 1918
How old was Ben Johnson when died?
77
Where was Ben Johnson born?
Foraker, Oklahoma
When did Ben Johnson die?
April 8, 1996
Where did Ben Johnson die?
Mesa, Arizona
How tall is Ben Johnson?
6' 3" (190 cm)
Ben Johnson body shape:
Large
What color is Ben Johnson's hair?
Grey
Is Ben Johnson gay or straight?
Straight
What religion is Ben Johnson?
Christian
What is Ben Johnson's ethnicity?
White
What is Ben Johnson nationality?
American
What is Ben Johnson's occupation?
Actor
Ben Johnson friends:
John Wayne
Short Biography
Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. (June 13, 1918 – April 8, 1996) was an American stuntman, world champion rodeo cowboy and Academy Award-winning actor. The son of a rancher, Johnson arrived in Hollywood to deliver a consignment of horses for a film. He did stunt double work for several years before breaking into acting through the good offices of John Ford. Tall and laconic, Johnson brought further authenticity to many roles in Westerns with his extraordinary horsemanship. An elegiac portrayal of a former cowboy theatre owner in the '50s coming of age drama, The Last Picture Show, won Johnson the 1971 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He operated a horse breeding farm throughout his career. Although he said he had succeeded by sticking to what he knew, shrewd real estate investments made Johnson worth an estimated $100 million by his latter years.