Ben Johnson
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. (June 13, 1918 – April 8, 1996) was an American motion picture actor who was mainly cast in Westerns. He was also a rodeo cowboy, stuntman, and rancher. Description above from the Wikipedia article Ben Johnson (actor) , licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
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Who is Ben Johnson?+
Ben Johnson was an American actor and professional rodeo cowboy known for his authentic depictions of ranch hands and lawmen in cinema, most notably in films directed by John Ford and Sam Peckinpah.
What is Ben Johnson known for?+
He is primarily recognized for his Oscar-winning supporting role as Sam the Lion in The Last Picture Show and for his work in major Westerns such as The Wild Bunch, Shane, and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon.
Which awards did Ben Johnson win?+
Ben Johnson won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the 1971 film The Last Picture Show.
How did Ben Johnson begin his film career?+
He was a working ranch hand and rodeo performer who was hired by Howard Hughes in 1940 to transport horses to California, which led to his initial entry into the industry as a stuntman.
