by Sandra Brennan
synopsis
Oscar-winning character actor Ben Johnson was never as well known as other stars, and yet for many industry insiders, he was the epitome of cowboy actors. Of Cherokee and Irish heritage, Johnson was born in Oklahoma and became a cowboy at age eleven. He grew up to become the only movie cowboy to win both an Oscar and a rodeo championship. This documentary tells the fascinating, colorful story of his life.
characteristics
- Cowboy
- Acting
- Actress
- Actor
- Cowgirl
- Rodeo
- Cherokee
- Career-retrospective
- Native-American
