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Ben Johnson (June 13, 1918 - April 8, 1996) was an American movie actor.
Born in Foraker, Shidler, Oklahoma, Ben Johnson was a ranch hand and rodeo star before becoming involved in the movies with John Ford in such classics as She Wore A Yellow Ribbon and Rio Grande. He went on to become a favourite of Sam Peckinpah before winning an Academy Award for his performance as Sam The Lion in The Last Picture Show.
He was the World Champion Steer Roper in 1953.
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Ben Johnson Facts
| Occupation | Actor |
| Birthday | June 13, 1918 |
| Sign | Gemini |
| Birthplace | Foraker, Oklahoma, USA |
| Date of death | April 8, 1996 (age 77) |
| Height | 6' 3" (1m91) |
| Awards | 1972 Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor (for The Last Picture Show) |
| 1972 Golden Globe Awards: Best Actor in a Supporting Role - Motion Picture (for The Last Picture Show) |
Selected Filmography
| The Wild Bunch | ||
| She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | ||
| Louis L'Amour's The Sacketts | ||
| Chisum | ||
| The Getaway | ||
| Wagon Master | ||
| Shane | ||
| Red Dawn | ||
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