Brad Johnson

Brad Johnson

actor, soundtrack

Brad Johnson was born on Oct 24, 1959 in USA. Brad Johnson's big-screen debut came with Always directed by Steven Spielberg in 1989, strarring Ted Baker. Brad Johnson is known for Rough Riders directed by John Milius, Tom Berenger stars as Theodore Roosevelt and Sam Elliott as Capt. Bucky O'Neil. The most recent award Brad Johnson achieved is Western Heritage Awards. The upcoming new movie Brad Johnson plays is Copperhead which will be released on Jun 28, 2008.

When someone told Brad Johnson he'd come a long way, his usual response was, "Well, I had a long way to come." Born on a small ranch in Tucson, Johnson, the son of a horse trainer/used car salesman, did everything from shoeing horses to repossessing cars to serving as a hunting and fishing guide. His humble beginnings nurtured his modesty and quiet strength and had critics comparing him to John Wayne, Clint Eastwood and James Stewart.Brad's route to stardom was speedy, dramatic and somewhat circuitous. He joined the Pro Rodeo circuit in 1984 and was spotted wrestling steers in Wyoming by a casting director looking for cowboys to use as extras in a beer commercial. After this first break came a three-year run as the Marlboro Man, then numerous Calvin Klein print ads and more commercials. After a serious knee injury sidelined his rodeo career, Johnson headed for Hollywood.Within five months of his arrival, Roger Corman cast him to star in Nam Angels (1989). Soon after, Steven Spielberg discovered Johnson and offered him the coveted role of Ted Baker, Holly Hunter's love interest in Always - Pour toujours (1989). When asked about her co-star, Holly described Brad as "all twisted steel and sex appeal." The Spielberg film led Johnson to Paramount for John Milius's Le vol de l'Intruder (1991). An exclusive three-picture deal at Paramount followed.With 60 hours of television, 11 pilots and over 25 films to his credit, there was no slowing down. Johnson's Los Angeles-based High Lonesome Productions and his producing partner Lou Pitt had several projects in different stages of production.Brad lived with his wife Laurie and their eight children on a ranch in the mountains of Colorado.

  • Birthday

    Oct 24, 1959
  • Place of Birth

    Tucson, Arizona, USA
  • Also known

    Bradford Johnson

Known For

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

Western Heritage Awards
1994
Western Documentary
Winner - Bronze Wrangler
Ned Blessing: The Story of My Life and Times (1993)

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