Movies (Acting Roles)
And the Oscar Goes To...
Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in And the Oscar Goes To... as 'Self (archive footage)'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 2014
Backstabber
Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in Backstabber as 'Lance'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 2011
The Evening Star
Ben Johnson would have been no older than 77 in The Evening Star as 'Arthur Cotton'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 25 1996
Bonanza: Under Attack
Ben Johnson was 76 in Bonanza: Under Attack as 'Bronc Evans'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 15 1995
Angels in the Outfield
Ben Johnson was 76 in Angels in the Outfield as 'Hank Murphy'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 15 1994
Bonanza: The Return
Ben Johnson was 75 in Bonanza: The Return as 'Bronc Evans'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 24 1993
Radio Flyer
Ben Johnson was 73 in Radio Flyer as 'Geronimo Bill'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1992
The Chase
Ben Johnson was 72 in The Chase as 'Laurienti'.Movie Released: Sun, Feb 10 1991
Hollywood on Horses
Ben Johnson was 70 in Hollywood on Horses as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Back to Back
Ben Johnson was 70 in Back to Back as 'Eli Hix'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1989
Stranger on My Land
Ben Johnson was 69 in Stranger on My Land as 'Vern Whitman'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 17 1988
Dark Before Dawn
Ben Johnson was 69 in Dark Before Dawn as 'The Sheriff'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 02 1988
Cherry 2000
Ben Johnson was 69 in Cherry 2000 as 'Six Fingered Jake'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 10 1987
Let's Get Harry
Ben Johnson was 68 in Let's Get Harry as 'Mr. Burck Sr.'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 31 1986
Trespasses
Ben Johnson was 68 in Trespasses as 'August Klein'.Movie Released: Sat, Jul 05 1986
Wild Horses
Ben Johnson was 67 in Wild Horses as 'Bill Ward'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 12 1985
Red Dawn
Ben Johnson was 66 in Red Dawn as 'Mason'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 10 1984
Champions
Ben Johnson was 65 in Champions as 'Burly Cocks'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 20 1984
Always in My Heart
Ben Johnson was 64 in Always in My Heart Movie Released: Wed, Jun 01 1983
The Shadow Riders
Ben Johnson was 64 in The Shadow Riders as 'Uncle 'Black Jack' Traven'.Movie Released: Tue, Sep 28 1982
Tex
Ben Johnson was 64 in Tex as 'Cole Collins'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 30 1982
Soggy Bottom, U.S.A.
Ben Johnson was 63 in Soggy Bottom, U.S.A. as 'Isum Gorch'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 09 1981
Ruckus
Ben Johnson was 62 in Ruckus as 'Sam Bellows'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 01 1981
Terror Train
Ben Johnson was 62 in Terror Train as 'Carne'.Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 1980
The Hunter
Ben Johnson was 62 in The Hunter as 'Sheriff John Strong'.Movie Released: Fri, Aug 01 1980
The Swarm
Ben Johnson was 60 in The Swarm as 'Felix'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 14 1978
Inside 'the Swarm'
Ben Johnson was 59 in Inside 'the Swarm' as 'Self'.Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Grayeagle
Ben Johnson was 59 in Grayeagle as 'John Colter'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 28 1977
The Greatest
Ben Johnson was 58 in The Greatest as 'Hollis'.Movie Released: Tue, May 17 1977
The Savage Bees
Ben Johnson was 58 in The Savage Bees as 'Sheriff Donald McKew'.Movie Released: Mon, Nov 22 1976
Hustle
Ben Johnson was 57 in Hustle as 'Marty Hollinger'.Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1975
Breakheart Pass
Ben Johnson was 57 in Breakheart Pass as 'Deputy U.S. Marshal Nathan Pearce'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 09 1975
Bite the Bullet
Ben Johnson was 57 in Bite the Bullet as 'Mister'.Movie Released: Fri, Sep 26 1975
Locusts
Ben Johnson was 56 in Locusts as 'Amos Fletcher'.Movie Released: Wed, Oct 09 1974
The Sugarland Express
Ben Johnson was 55 in The Sugarland Express as 'Captain Tanner'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 31 1974
Blood Sport
Ben Johnson was 55 in Blood Sport as 'Dwayne Birdsong'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 05 1973
Runaway!
Ben Johnson was 55 in Runaway! as 'Holly Gibson'.Movie Released: Sat, Sep 29 1973
Dillinger
Ben Johnson was 55 in Dillinger as 'Melvin Purvis'.Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1973
The Red Pony
Ben Johnson was 54 in The Red Pony as 'Jess Taylor'.Movie Released: Sat, Mar 17 1973
Wayne Train
Ben Johnson was 54 in Wayne Train as 'Self'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 07 1973
The Train Robbers
Ben Johnson was 54 in The Train Robbers as 'Jesse'.Movie Released: Thu, Feb 01 1973
Kid Blue
Ben Johnson was 54 in Kid Blue as 'Sheriff 'Mean John' Simpson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jan 31 1973
The Getaway
Ben Johnson was 54 in The Getaway as 'Jack Beynon'.Movie Released: Wed, Dec 13 1972
Junior Bonner
Ben Johnson was 54 in Junior Bonner as 'Buck Roan'.Movie Released: Wed, Aug 02 1972
The Bull of the West
Ben Johnson was 53 in The Bull of the West as 'Spinner'.Movie Released: Thu, May 04 1972
Corky
Ben Johnson was 53 in Corky as 'Boland'.Movie Released: Sat, Jan 01 1972
Something Big
Ben Johnson was 53 in Something Big as 'Jesse Bookbinder'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 19 1971
The Last Picture Show
Ben Johnson was 53 in The Last Picture Show as 'Sam the Lion'.Movie Released: Sun, Oct 03 1971
Chisum
Ben Johnson was 52 in Chisum as 'James Pepper'.Movie Released: Thu, Jul 23 1970
The Undefeated
Ben Johnson was 51 in The Undefeated as 'Short Grub'.Movie Released: Sat, Oct 04 1969
The Wild Bunch
Ben Johnson was 51 in The Wild Bunch as 'Tector Gorch'.Movie Released: Thu, Jun 19 1969
Ride a Northbound Horse
Ben Johnson was 50 in Ride a Northbound Horse as 'Will Parker'.Movie Released: Sun, Mar 16 1969
Hang 'em High
Ben Johnson was 49 in Hang 'em High as 'Marshal Dave Bliss'.Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1968
Will Penny
Ben Johnson was 49 in Will Penny as 'Alex'.Movie Released: Tue, Dec 19 1967
Noon Wine
Ben Johnson was 48 in Noon Wine as 'Sheriff Barbee'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 1966
The Rare Breed
Ben Johnson was 47 in The Rare Breed as 'Jeff Harter'.Movie Released: Wed, Feb 02 1966
Major Dundee
Ben Johnson was 46 in Major Dundee as 'Sergeant Chillum'.Movie Released: Wed, Apr 07 1965
Cheyenne Autumn
Ben Johnson was 46 in Cheyenne Autumn as 'Trooper Plumtree (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Thu, Oct 15 1964
Tomboy and the Champ
Ben Johnson was 42 in Tomboy and the Champ as 'Uncle Jim'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 01 1961
One-Eyed Jacks
Ben Johnson was 42 in One-Eyed Jacks as 'Bob Amory'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 30 1961
Ten Who Dared
Ben Johnson was 42 in Ten Who Dared as 'George Bradley'.Movie Released: Tue, Nov 01 1960
Fort Bowie
Ben Johnson was 39 in Fort Bowie as 'Capt. Thomas Thompson'.Movie Released: Sat, Feb 01 1958
Slim Carter
Ben Johnson was 39 in Slim Carter as 'Montana Burriss'.Movie Released: Fri, Nov 01 1957
War Drums
Ben Johnson was 38 in War Drums as 'Luke Fargo'.Movie Released: Thu, Mar 21 1957
Rebel in Town
Ben Johnson was 38 in Rebel in Town as 'Frank Mason'.Movie Released: Mon, Jul 30 1956
Shane
Ben Johnson was 34 in Shane as 'Chris Calloway'.Movie Released: Thu, Apr 23 1953
Wild Stallion
Ben Johnson was 33 in Wild Stallion as 'Dan Light (as an adult)'.Movie Released: Sun, Apr 27 1952
Fort Defiance
Ben Johnson was 33 in Fort Defiance as 'Ben Shelby'.Movie Released: Tue, Oct 09 1951
Rio Grande
Ben Johnson was 32 in Rio Grande as 'Trooper Travis Tyree'.Movie Released: Wed, Nov 15 1950
Wagon Master
Ben Johnson was 31 in Wagon Master as 'Travis Blue'.Movie Released: Sat, Apr 22 1950
Mighty Joe Young
Ben Johnson was 31 in Mighty Joe Young as 'Gregg Johnson'.Movie Released: Wed, Jul 27 1949
3 Godfathers
Ben Johnson was 30 in 3 Godfathers as 'Posse man #1'.Movie Released: Fri, Dec 31 1948
The Gallant Legion
Ben Johnson was 29 in The Gallant Legion as 'Ranger'.Movie Released: Mon, May 24 1948
The Naughty Nineties
Ben Johnson was 27 in The Naughty Nineties as 'Coach Driver (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Wed, Jun 20 1945
The Outlaw
Ben Johnson was 24 in The Outlaw as 'Deputy (uncredited)'.Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1943
TV Shows (Acting Roles)
Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Wild Times
Ben Johnson was 61+ in Wild Times as 'Doc Bogardus'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 24 1980
The Sacketts
Ben Johnson was 60+ in The Sacketts as 'Cap Rountree'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, May 15 1979
ABC Stage 67
Ben Johnson was 48+ in ABC Stage 67 as 'Sheriff Barbee'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 14 1966
The Monroes
Ben Johnson was 48+ in The Monroes TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 07 1966
Branded
Ben Johnson was 46+ in Branded TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 24 1965
Stoney Burke
Ben Johnson was 44+ in Stoney Burke TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
The Virginian
Ben Johnson was 44+ in The Virginian as 'Spinner, Jim Brandt, Joe Hogan'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 19 1962
Route 66
Ben Johnson was 42+ in Route 66 TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Oct 07 1960
Bonanza
Ben Johnson was 41+ in Bonanza as 'Sgt. Samuel Bellis, Kelly James'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 12 1959
Perry Mason
Ben Johnson was 39+ in Perry Mason as 'Kelly'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 21 1957
Have Gun, Will Travel
Ben Johnson was 39+ in Have Gun, Will Travel TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 14 1957
Alfred Hitchcock Presents
Ben Johnson was 37+ in Alfred Hitchcock Presents as 'Sheriff Jeff'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Oct 02 1955
Navy Log
Ben Johnson was 37+ in Navy Log TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 20 1955
Gunsmoke
Ben Johnson was 37+ in Gunsmoke as 'Ben Crown, Vern Morland, Hannon'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 10 1955
Cavalcade of America
Ben Johnson was 34+ in Cavalcade of America as 'Cal Bennett'.TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Oct 01 1952
