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
331990s
2 titles · average score 52
52
as Bronc Evans
52
as Geronimo Bill
1980s
2 titles · average score 61
57
as Mason
64
as Cole Collins
1970s
6 titles · average score 68
76
TV show · as Cap Rountree
36
as Hollis
72
as Captain Tanner
57
as Sheriff 'Mean John' Simpson
77
as Buck Roan
88
as Sam the Lion
1960s
9 titles · average score 66
87
as Tector Gorch
45
as Short Grub
72
TV show
TV show · as Sheriff Barbee
62
as Jeff Harter
71
TV show
70
TV show · as Jim Brandt / Spinner
72
TV show
48
TV show · as Del McNab
1950s
10 titles · average score 75
73
TV show · as Deputy Sheriff Stan Mace / Kelly James
57
as Luke Fargo
82
TV show · as Kelly
75
as Wrangler (uncredited)
85
TV show · as Sheriff Jeff
76
TV show · as Ben Crown / Hannon
TV show
TV show · as Cal Bennett
72
as Trooper Travis Tyree
1940s
4 titles · average score 73
65
as Gregg Johnson
80
as Sgt. Tyree
78
as Posse man #1
69
as Townsman (uncredited)