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Arch Johnson

Arch Johnson

Actor's Studio graduate Arch Johnson was first seen off-Broadway in 1952's Down in the Valley, and on-Broadway the following year in Mrs. McThing. Johnson's most famous Broadway role was bigoted NYPD detective Schrank in West Side Story (1956). In films from 1953, the burly Johnson was usually cast as western heavies, occasionally with a swarthy tongue in cheek and a roguish twinkle in the eye. Some of his non-western movie assignments include The Sting (1973), Walking Tall (1977) and The Buddy Holly Story (1978). In the spring of 1961, Arch Johnson was seen as Captain Gus Honochek on the weekly TV version of The Asphalt Jungle. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide


Arch Johnson Trivia

When was Arch Johnson born?
Arch Johnson was born on March 14, 1924

Who did Arch Johnson portray in G.I. Blues?
Arch Johnson was Sgt. McGraw in G.I. Blues

Who did Arch Johnson portray in Walking Tall?
Arch Johnson was Buel Jaggers in Walking Tall

What role did Arch Johnson play in The Sting?
Arch Johnson played Combs in The Sting

What role did Arch Johnson portray in Niagara?
Arch Johnson played Taxi Driver in Niagara

What role did Arch Johnson play in Napoleon and Samantha?
Arch Johnson played Chief Of Police in Napoleon and Samantha

What role did Arch Johnson portray in Easy Money?
Arch Johnson played Vendor in Easy Money

Who did Arch Johnson play in The Buddy Holly Story?
Arch Johnson was Mr. Holly in The Buddy Holly Story


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The Sting

Easy Money

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