Quick Facts
Born:
1924-07-23
Birthplace:
Yuba County, California, USA
Credits:
20 Total Roles
Brad Johnson
Acting
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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
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
Known For
Gunsmoke
Laskin
Maverick
Self
Dennis the Menace
Whip Crawford
77 Sunset Strip
Lee Travis
Cheyenne
Self
The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp
Self
The Adventures of Rin Tin Tin
Self
Bedtime for Bonzo
Student
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 1965 | The Art of Love MOVIE | Art Collector (uncredited) |
| 1960 | Surfside 6 TV | Self |
| 1959 | Bourbon Street Beat TV | Self |
| 1959 | Dennis the Menace TV | Whip Crawford |
| 1958 | 77 Sunset Strip TV | Lee Travis |
| 1957 | Maverick TV | Self |
| 1956 | Dick Powell's Zane Grey Theatre TV | John Wesley Hardin |
| 1955 | Last of the Desperados MOVIE | Deputy Tip McKinney |
| 1955 | Cheyenne TV | Self |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke TV | Laskin |