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
301970s
6 titles · average score 78
76
TV show · as Cap Rountree
72
as Captain Tanner
as Dwayne Birdsong
77
as Buck Roan
88
as Sam the Lion
76
as James Pepper
1960s
11 titles · average score 74
87
as Tector Gorch
as Will Parker
73
as Marshal Dave Bliss
81
as Alex
71
as Sheriff Barbee
72
TV show
TV show · as Sheriff Barbee
71
TV show
72
as Sergeant Chillum
70
TV show · as Jim Brandt / Spinner
72
TV show
1950s
10 titles · average score 79
73
TV show · as Deputy Sheriff Stan Mace / Kelly James
82
TV show · as Kelly
as Montana Burriss
75
as Wrangler (uncredited)
85
TV show · as Sheriff Jeff
76
TV show · as Ben Crown / Hannon
83
as Chris Calloway
72
as Trooper Travis Tyree
84
as Travis Blue
1940s
3 titles · average score 82
80
as Sgt. Tyree
87
Stunts
78
as Posse man #1