Ben Johnson
| Best known as an Actor based on credits in that role in 26 films, with $274,636,295 worldwide aggregate box office (rank #15,542) |
| Best-known acting roles: Hank Murphy (Angels in the Outfield), Mason (Red Dawn), Arthur Cotton (The Evening Star), Jack Beynon (The Getaway), Sheriff Strong (The Hunter) |
| Born: June 13, 1918 |
| Died: April 8, 1996 |
Career Summary
| Movies | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| As an Actor | Leading | 2 | $7,000,000 | $0 | $7,000,000 |
| Lead Ensemble Member | 1 | $20,505,085 | $1,175 | $20,506,260 | |
| Supporting | 1 | $4,651,977 | $0 | $4,651,977 | |
| Inverviewee | 1 | $308,575 | $118 | $308,693 | |
| (Unclassified) | 21 | $242,169,365 | $0 | $242,169,365 |
Latest Ranking on Selected Box Office Record Lists
| Record | Rank | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 3,001-3,100) | 3,030 | $27,505,085 |
| Top Stars at the Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) | 6,752 | $274,635,002 |
| Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the International Box Office (Rank 8,601-8,700) | 8,700 | $1,175 |
| Top Stars at the International Box Office (Rank 71,901-72,000) | 71,968 | $1,293 |
| Top 100 Stars in Leading Roles at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 3,901-4,000) | 3,950 | $27,506,260 |
| Top Stars at the Worldwide Box Office (Rank 15,501-15,600) | 15,542 | $274,636,295 |
See the Acting Credits tab for all Acting Box Office Records and the Technical Credits tab for all Technical Box Office Records.
Featured DVD Review: Something Big
October 7th, 2012
I admit I hadn't heard of Something Big when it arrived on my desk to review. I has certainly heard of its star, Dean Martin, but other than that, I was going in with zero expectations. I did a little research and discovered this oversight wasn't really my fault. It is one of the actor's least well-known films. But is it an undiscovered gem? Or is there a reason so few have heard of it.
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All Acting Credits
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| Release Date | Title | Role | Domestic Box Office | International Box Office | Worldwide Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2008 | Bigger, Stronger, Faster* | Himself | $308,575 | $118 | $308,693 |
| Dec 25, 1996 | The Evening Star | Arthur Cotton | $12,767,815 | $12,767,815 | |
| Jul 15, 1994 | Angels in the Outfield | Hank Murphy | $50,236,831 | $50,236,831 | |
| Feb 21, 1992 | Radio Flyer | Geronimo Bill | $4,651,977 | $4,651,977 | |
| Mar 1, 1991 | My Heroes Have Always … | Jesse Dalton | $3,603,615 | $3,603,615 | |
| 1987 | Cherry 2000 | Six-fingered Jake | $14,000 | $14,000 | |
| Oct 31, 1986 | Let's Get Harry | Mr. Burck Sr. | $140,980 | $140,980 | |
| Aug 10, 1984 | Red Dawn | Mason | $38,900,000 | $38,900,000 | |
| Apr 20, 1984 | Champions | Burly Cocks | $200,000 | $200,000 | |
| Nov 19, 1982 | Tex | Cole Collins | $7,199,408 | $7,199,408 | |
| 1980 | Terror Train | Carne, The Train … | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | |
| 1980 | The Hunter | Sheriff Strong | $16,647,800 | $16,647,800 | |
| 1978 | The Swarm | Felix | $10,000,000 | $10,000,000 | |
| 1975 | Bite the Bullet | Mister | $11,000,000 | $11,000,000 | |
| Apr 5, 1974 | The Sugarland Express | Captain Harlin Ta… | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | |
| Dec 15, 1972 | The Getaway | Jack Beynon | $36,734,619 | $36,734,619 | |
| Aug 2, 1972 | Junior Bonner | ||||
| Oct 8, 1971 | The Last Picture Show | Sam the Lion | $20,505,085 | $1,175 | $20,506,260 |
| Jul 29, 1970 | Chisum | James Pepper | $6,000,000 | $6,000,000 | |
| Nov 27, 1969 | The Undefeated | Short Grub | $8,000,000 | $8,000,000 | |
| Jun 18, 1969 | The Wild Bunch | Tector Gorch | $509,424 | $509,424 | |
| Aug 3, 1968 | Hang 'em High | Marshal Dave Bliss | $6,800,000 | $6,800,000 | |
| Apr 7, 1965 | Major Dundee | Sgt. Chillum | $14,873 | $14,873 | |
| Apr 24, 1953 | Shane | Chris Calloway | $20,000,000 | $20,000,000 | |
| Apr 22, 1950 | Wagon Master | Travis Blue | |||
| Jul 26, 1949 | She Wore a Yellow Ribbon | Sergeant Tyree | $5,400,000 | $5,400,000 | |
| Averages | $11,443,125 | $647 | $11,443,179 | ||
| Totals | 26 | $274,635,002 | $1,293 | $274,636,295 | |
Leading or Lead Ensemble Roles
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 1974 | The Sugarland Express | $7,000,000 | $7,000,000 | 100.0% | ||
| Oct 8, 1971 | The Last Picture Show | $20,505,085 | $20,506,260 | 100.0% | ||
| Apr 22, 1950 | Wagon Master | |||||
| Averages | n/a | n/a | $13,752,543 | $13,753,130 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 3 | $27,505,085 | $27,506,260 | |||
Supporting Roles
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| Release Date | Title | Opening Weekend | Maximum Theaters | Domestic Box Office | Worldwide Box Office | Domestic Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 21, 1992 | Radio Flyer | $1,932,595 | 940 | $4,651,977 | $4,651,977 | 100.0% |
| Averages | $1,932,595 | 940 | $4,651,977 | $4,651,977 | 100.0% | |
| Totals | 1 | $4,651,977 | $4,651,977 | |||