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
Select a genre to see those titles.
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
181990s
2 titles · average score 56
59
The Evening Star (1996)
as Arthur Cotton
53
Angels in the Outfield (1994)
as Hank Murphy
1980s
2 titles · average score 66
69
Champions (1984)
as Burly Cocks
64
Tex (1982)
as Cole Collins
1970s
3 titles · average score 65
36
The Greatest (1977)
as Hollis
72
The Sugarland Express (1974)
as Captain Tanner
88
The Last Picture Show (1971)
as Sam the Lion
1960s
5 titles · average score 71
87
The Wild Bunch (1969)
as Tector Gorch
73
Hang 'em High (1968)
as Marshal Dave Bliss
59
Cheyenne Autumn (1964)
as Trooper Plumtree (uncredited)
70
The Virginian (1962)
TV show · as Jim Brandt / Spinner
67
One-Eyed Jacks (1961)
as Bob Amory
1950s
4 titles · average score 79
73
Bonanza (1959)
TV show · as Deputy Sheriff Stan Mace / Kelly James
82
Perry Mason (1957)
TV show · as Kelly
83
Shane (1953)
as Chris Calloway
Cavalcade of America (1952)
TV show · as Cal Bennett
1940s
2 titles · average score 72
65
Mighty Joe Young (1949)
as Gregg Johnson
78
3 Godfathers (1948)
as Posse man #1