Ben Johnson Death
Ben passed away on April 8, 1996 at the age of 77 in Mesa, Arizona.
When did Ben Johnson die?
April 8, 1996How old was Ben Johnson when died?
77Where did Ben Johnson die? What was the location of death?
Mesa, Arizona
Ben Johnson Birthday and Date of Death
Ben Johnson was born on June 13, 1918 and died on April 8, 1996. Ben was 77 years old at the time of death.
Birthday: June 13, 1918
Date of Death: April 8, 1996
Age at Death: 77
Ben Johnson - Biography
Ben "Son" Johnson, Jr. (June 13, 1918 – April 8, 1996) was an American stuntman, world champion rodeo cowboy and Academy Award-winning actor. The son of a rancher, Johnson arrived in Hollywood to deliver a consignment of horses for a film. He did stunt double work for several years before breaking into acting through the good offices of John Ford. Tall and laconic, Johnson brought further authenticity to many roles in Westerns with his extraordinary horsemanship. An elegiac portrayal of a former cowboy theatre owner in the '50s coming of age drama, The Last Picture Show, won Johnson the 1971 Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor and the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actor. He operated a horse breeding farm throughout his career. Although he said he had succeeded by sticking to what he knew, shrewd real estate investments made Johnson worth an estimated $100 million by his latter years.
