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Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson

Acting1924Yuba County, California, USA

Biography

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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. He also appeared on Gunsmoke in “Cattle Barons” as “Laskin” (S13E2). Was also a cast member on the first episode of Death Valley Days in 1952 as Louis Manley .

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

Died April 4, 1981 (aged 56)

Burbank, California, U.S.

Alma mater University of Southern California

Occupations Actor

Real estate developer

Years active 1950–1967 (acting)

Spouse Adele Cook Johnson

​(m. 1950⁠–⁠1981)​

Children 2 CLR

Acting History

1967
Gunsmoke
TVas Laskin1 eps
1965
The Art of Love
as Art Collector (uncredited)
1963
77 Sunset Strip
TVas Lee Travis1 eps
1959
Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre
TVas John Wesley Hardin1 eps
Dennis the Menace
TVas Whip Crawford1 eps
1954
Annie Oakley
TVas Deputy Sherriff Lofty Craig81 eps
1953
The Marksman
as Rider
1952
Death Valley Days
TVas Lewis Manly
1951
The Cisco Kid
TVas Deputy Johnny1 eps

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Personal Info

Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
7/23/1924
Day of Death
4/4/1981
Place of Birth
Yuba County, California, USA