Brad Johnson (actor, born 1924)
Brad Johnson | |
|---|---|
.JPG) Johnson in Annie Oakley, 1964 | |
| Born | Elmer Bradley Johnson July 23, 1924 Yuba County, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 4, 1981 (aged 56) Burbank, California, U.S. |
| Education | University of Southern California |
| Occupations | Actor Real estate developer |
| Years active | 1950–1967 (acting) |
| Spouse |
Adele Cook Johnson (m. 1950) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Azura Skye (granddaughter) |
Elmer Bradley Johnson (July 23, 1924 – April 4, 1981), was an American film and television actor, best remembered for his role as the deputy Lofty Craig on the 1950s Western series, Annie Oakley.[1]
Johnson was born in Marysville, California.[2] He attended Placer Union High School and graduated from Sacramento High School and the University of Southern California (USC).[3] He was a pilot in the Air Force, and while he was stationed in Japan he worked at a radio station that was part of the Armed Forces Radio Network.[2]
In addition to his work on Annie Oakley, Johnson appeared on other television programs, including The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp and Maverick.[2] His personal appearances included the State Fair of Oklahoma[4] and the Barstow Rodeo and Riding Club parade.[5]
Johnson married Adele Cook on April 15, 1950.[3] Cook (also known as Adele Webb and Amanda Webb) was an actress. She and Johnson met when they played the leads in a production at USC. They had a son[6] and a daughter.[2]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Call Me Mister | Soldier | Uncredited |
| 1951 | Bedtime for Bonzo | Student #1 | |
| 1951 | Follow the Sun | Hogan's Caddy | Uncredited |
| 1952 | The Greatest Show on Earth | Reporter | Uncredited |
| 1952 | Outlaw Women | Chuck | Uncredited |
| 1953 | The Lady Wants Mink | Bud Dunn | |
| 1953 | The Marksman | Rider | |
| 1953 | Champ for a Day | Hyde Hotel Desk Clerk | Uncredited |
| 1953 | Calamity Jane | Officer | Uncredited |
| 1955 | Last of the Desperados | Deputy Tip | Uncredited |
| 1958 | The Buccaneer | Rocket Officer | |
| 1960 | Heller in Pink Tights | Poker Player | Uncredited |
| 1965 | The Art of Love | Art Collector | Uncredited |
References
- ↑ Aaker, Everett (October 15, 2024). Television Western Players of the Fifties: A Biographical Encyclopedia of All Regular Cast Members in Western Series, 1949-1959. McFarland. p. 291. ISBN 9781476606354 – via Google Books.
- 1 2 3 4 "Ex-Flier, Disc Jockey TV Fast Draw Veteran". Valley Times. California, North Hollywood. December 2, 1960. p. 3. Retrieved August 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- 1 2 "Brad Johnson Weds in South". The Sacramento Union. April 9, 1950. p. 9. Retrieved August 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Brad Johnson". The Morrison Transcript. August 29, 1957. p. 3. Retrieved August 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Western Star Brad Johnson Leads Parade". Desert Dispatch. California, Barstow. September 15, 1960. p. 1. Retrieved August 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ Carr, Jean (October 4, 1955). "Tampa Girl Visiting Here On Vacation From Movies". Tampa Morning Tribune. p. 10. Retrieved August 27, 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
External links
- Brad Johnson at IMDb
- 1924 births
- 1981 deaths
- American male television actors
- American male film actors
- 20th-century American male actors
- Male actors from Burbank, California
- People from Yuba County, California
- People from Sutter County, California
- United States Army Air Forces pilots of World War II
- Placer High School alumni
- University of California, Berkeley alumni
- USC School of Dramatic Arts alumni
- American businesspeople in the real estate industry
- 20th-century American businesspeople
- Military personnel from California