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
60/100
- Highest rated
The Last Picture Show88/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 63 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Historical6.3average 2.6
- Nostalgia6.0average 3.6
- Violence5.6average 4.3
- Crime4.7average 3.7
- Adrenaline6.0average 5.1
- Wholesome3.7average 3.3
- Catharsis5.6average 5.1
- Family Dynamics5.0average 4.7
Rarely in their work
- Contemporary Realism2.7, average 5.2
- Cringe Humor1.1, 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
- Nostalgic 8
- Character-Driven 8
- Social Commentary 5
- Coming-of-Age 5
- Historical Setting 5
- Action-Packed 4
- Historical Drama 4
- Moral Ambiguity 4
- Western 4
- American Frontier 3
- Adventure 3
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
Jack ElamActorThe Sacketts, Soggy Bottom, U.S.A., Grayeagle, Ride a Northbound Horse, The Red Pony, +2 more
Lucien BallardCinematographerThe Wild Bunch, The Getaway, Breakheart Pass, Will Penny, Junior Bonner, +1 more
Harry Carey Jr.ActorShe Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Rio Grande, Cherry 2000, Wagon Master, Ride a Northbound Horse
John WayneActorChisum, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, Rio Grande, The Train Robbers
Dub TaylorActorThe Getaway, Junior Bonner, Soggy Bottom, U.S.A., Ride a Northbound Horse
Sam PeckinpahDirectorThe Wild Bunch, The Getaway, Junior Bonner, Noon Wine
Sam ElliottActorThe Sacketts, Wild Times, The Shadow Riders
Brian KeithActorSomething Big, The Bull of the West, Ten Who Dared
Ernest BorgnineActorThe Wild Bunch, Hustle, Outlaws: The Legend of O.B. Taggart
Slim PickensActorThe Getaway, One-Eyed Jacks, Will Penny
Steve McQueenActorThe Getaway, The Hunter, Junior Bonner
Warren OatesActorThe Wild Bunch, Dillinger, Kid Blue
Movies and TV shows
191960s
19 titles · average score 66
87
The Wild Bunch (1969)
as Tector Gorch
Ride a Northbound Horse (1969)
as Will Parker
45
The Undefeated (1969)
as Short Grub
73
Hang 'em High (1968)
as Marshal Dave Bliss
81
Will Penny (1967)
as Alex
71
Noon Wine (1966)
as Sheriff Barbee
72
The Monroes (1966)
TV show
ABC Stage 67 (1966)
TV show · as Sheriff Barbee
62
The Rare Breed (1966)
as Jeff Harter
71
Branded (1965)
TV show
72
Major Dundee (1965)
as Sergeant Chillum
59
Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
as Trooper Plumtree (uncredited)
70
The Virginian (1962)
TV show · as Jim Brandt / Spinner
72
Stoney Burke (1962)
TV show
67
One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
as Bob Amory
Tomboy and the Champ (1961)
as Uncle Jim
45
Ten Who Dared (1960)
as George Bradley
48
Route 66 (1960)
TV show · as Del McNab