Best Known For:The film The Last Picture Show
Breakthrough:Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for The Last Picture Show in 1972
10 Quick Facts About Ben Johnson
- Full Name: Ben Johnson
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film The Last Picture Show
- Date of Birth: June 13, 1918
- Age: 108 years old
- Place of Birth: Foraker, Oklahoma
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Carol Elaine Jones
- Specialization: Actor
Ben Johnson Age
Ben Johnson is about 108 years old as of 2026. Ben Johnson was born in 1918.
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Ben Johnson Height
Ben Johnson stands at a height of 6 feet 2 inches. This is approximately 188 cm.
Career & Work
Ben Johnson's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Hollywood Film Industry.
Organization: Hollywood Film Industry
Role: Actor
Period: 1939–1996
Details: California
Rise to Fame
Ben Johnson rose to prominence for his role in the film The Last Picture Show.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include The Last Picture Show, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, and The Wild Bunch.
- Film: The Last Picture Show (Sam the Lion, 1971) — Won Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Film: She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (Sgt. Tyree, 1949)
- Film: The Wild Bunch (Tector Gorch, 1969)
Awards & Achievements
- Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor — Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences — The Last Picture Show
Ben Johnson Family & Relationships
- Father: Ben Johnson Sr
- Mother: Ollie Susan Johnson
Lesser Known Facts
- Before acting, he was a world champion rodeo cowboy, winning the PRCA team roping title in 1953.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Ben Johnson
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: June 13, 1918
- Age: 108
- Birthday: June 13
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: Foraker, Oklahoma
Measurements
- Height: 6 ft 2 in
- Eye Color: Blue
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Father: Ben Johnson Sr
- Mother: Ollie Susan Johnson
- Marital Status: Widowed
- Spouse / Partner: Carol Elaine Jones
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
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