Acting
Ben Johnson
- Titles
- 86movies17TV shows
- Career
Active from 1949 to 1996, busiest in 1973 with 6 main titles.
- Leading roles
- 31top three billing
- Average score
61/100
- Highest rated
The Last Picture Show88/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 64 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.3average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.0average 3.7
- Violence5.6average 4.2
- Crime4.8average 3.7
- Adrenaline5.9average 4.9
- Catharsis5.5average 5.1
- Wholesome3.7average 3.3
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.8, average 5.4
- Cringe Humor1.0, average 2.2
- Uncanny1.4, average 2.5
- Absurdist Humor1.0, average 2.0
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Western 12
- Character-Driven 7
- Nostalgic 7
- Coming-of-Age 6
- Social Commentary 5
- Historical Setting 4
- Moral Ambiguity 4
- Historical Drama 4
- Western 4
- Action-Packed 4
- American Frontier 3
- Old West 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jack ElamActorThe Sacketts, Soggy Bottom, U.S.A., Bonanza: The Return, Grayeagle, Ride a Northbound Horse, +2 more
Lucien BallardCinematographerThe Wild Bunch, The Getaway, Junior Bonner, Breakheart Pass, Will Penny, +1 more
Harry Carey Jr.ActorShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Rio Grande, Cherry 2000, Wagon Master, Ride a Northbound Horse
Dub TaylorActorThe Getaway, Junior Bonner, Soggy Bottom, U.S.A., Ride a Northbound Horse
John WayneActorShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Chisum, Rio Grande, The Train Robbers
Sam PeckinpahWriterThe Wild Bunch, The Getaway, Junior Bonner, Noon Wine
Warren OatesActorThe Wild Bunch, Dillinger, Kid Blue
Slim PickensActorThe Getaway, One-Eyed Jacks, Will Penny
Steve McQueenActorThe Getaway, Junior Bonner, The Hunter
Bill McKinneyActorJunior Bonner, Breakheart Pass, Tex
Sam ElliottActorThe Sacketts, Wild Times, The Shadow Riders
Brian KeithActorSomething Big, The Bull of the West, Ten Who Dared
Movies and TV shows
942010s
1 title
as Lance
1990s
8 titles · average score 52
as Arthur Cotton
as Bronc Evans
as Jack Parrish
as Hank Murphy
as Bronc Evans
as Geronimo Bill
as Jesse Dalton
as Laurienti
1980s
16 titles · average score 57
as Eli Hix
as Six Fingered Jake
as Mr. Burck Sr.
as Bill Ward
as Burly Cocks
as Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven
as Cole Collins
as Isum Gorch
as Carne
TV show · as Doc Bogardus
as Sheriff John Strong
as Sam Bellows
1970s
24 titles · average score 58
TV show · as Cap Rountree
as Felix
as Sheriff Donald McKew
as JD Morales
as Deputy U.S. Marshal Nathan Pearce
as Marty Hollinger
as Captain Tanner
as Melvin Purvis
as Jack Beynon
as Buck Roan
as Sam the Lion
as James Pepper
1960s
19 titles · average score 66
as Tector Gorch
as Will Parker
as Marshal Dave Bliss
as Alex
as Sheriff Barbee
TV show
TV show · as Jim Brandt / Spinner
as Bob Amory
as Uncle Jim
as George Bradley
TV show · as Del McNab
1950s
17 titles · average score 70
TV show · as Sgt. Samuel Bellis / Deputy Sheriff Stan Mace
as Capt. Thomas Thompson
as Luke Fargo
TV show · as Kelly
as Wrangler (uncredited)
TV show · as Sheriff Jeff
as Chris Calloway
as Dan Light (as an adult)
as Ben Shelby
as Trooper Travis Tyree
as Travis Blue
1940s
9 titles · average score 74
as Gregg Johnson
as Sgt. Tyree
Stunts
as Posse man #1
as Ranger
as Coach Driver (uncredited)
as Townsman (uncredited)
as Deputy (uncredited)
