Lamont Johnson
Director, Actor, Producer, Writer
September 30, 1922 — October 24, 2010 (88 years)
Lamont Johnson (September 30, 1922 – October 24, 2010) was an American actor and film director who has appeared in and directed many television shows and movies. He won two Emmy Awards.
Johnson was born Ernest Lamont Johnson, Jr. in Stockton, California, the son of Ruth Alice (née Fairchild) and Ernest Lamont Johnson, who was a realtor. Johnson began his career in radio, playing the role of Tarzan in a popular syndicated series in 1951. Johnson was also one of several actors to play Archie Goodwin in "The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe", opposite Sydney Greenstreet on NBC Radio.He then turned to films and television, first as an actor, then as a director.
Johnson also directed productions of the operas The Man in the Moon (1959), Iphigénie en Tauride (1962), and Orfeo (1990).
Johnson was nominated for eleven Emmy Awards, winning twice, for Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985) and Lincoln (1988), and for eight Directors Guild of America Awards, winning four times, for Profiles in Courage (1965), My Sweet Charlie (1971), That Certain Summer (1972), and Lincoln.
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Johnson was born Ernest Lamont Johnson, Jr. in Stockton, California, the son of Ruth Alice (née Fairchild) and Ernest Lamont Johnson, who was a realtor. Johnson began his career in radio, playing the role of Tarzan in a popular syndicated series in 1951. Johnson was also one of several actors to play Archie Goodwin in "The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe", opposite Sydney Greenstreet on NBC Radio.He then turned to films and television, first as an actor, then as a director.
Johnson also directed productions of the operas The Man in the Moon (1959), Iphigénie en Tauride (1962), and Orfeo (1990).
Johnson was nominated for eleven Emmy Awards, winning twice, for Wallenberg: A Hero's Story (1985) and Lincoln (1988), and for eight Directors Guild of America Awards, winning four times, for Profiles in Courage (1965), My Sweet Charlie (1971), That Certain Summer (1972), and Lincoln.
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| 1982 | Faerie Tale Theatre · as Voice Of Spot (voice) |
| 1980 | Shogun Assassin · as Voice (voice) |
| 1977 | One on One · as Barry Brunz |
| 1973 | The Last American Hero · as Hotel Desk Clerk |
| 1970 | The McKenzie BreakOn Plex |
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| 1965 | The Big Valley · as Anson Cross |
| 1964 | Profiles in Courage · as Fremont |
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| 1958 | Steve Canyon · as Ed TuttleOn Plex |
| 1957 | Alcoa Theatre · as Col. Von Schlabrendorff |
| 1957 | Jet Pilot · as Sergeant |
| 1957 | The Brothers Rico · as Peter Malaks |
| 1956 | Please Murder Me! · as Carl HoltOn Plex |
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| 1955 | Crusader · as Lt. Joseph Balta |
| 1955 | Alfred Hitchcock Presents · as David Schaffner |
| 1955 | Gunsmoke · as Stoner |
| 1955 | Stage 7 · as Bruce Lewyn |
| 1955 | The Millionaire · as Charles Lomar |
| 1955 | TV Reader's Digest · as Jack |
| 1954 | Climax! · as Lionel Trent |
| 1954 | The Human Jungle · as Detective Lannigan |
| 1954 | The Lone Wolf · as Les Benson |
| 1953 | The Loretta Young Show · as Mark Hastings |
| 1953 | The Glory Brigade · as Capt. Adams |
| 1952 | Biff Baker USA · as Macintosh |
| 1952 | Retreat, Hell! · as Capt. "tink" O'grady |
| 1952 | Ford Theatre: All Star Theatre · as Harry Sayer |
| 1952 | Cavalcade of America · as Lt. Matt Maury |
| 1952 | Sally and Saint Anne · as Willie O'moyne |
| 1951 | Hallmark Hall of Fame · as Ishmael |
| 1951 | Goodyear Television Playhouse · as Cast |
| 1951 | Schlitz Playhouse of Stars · as Dave |
| 1951 | Up Front · as Miller |
| 1950 | Treasury Men in Action · as Harry Adams |
| 1996 | E! True Hollywood Story · as Self |
| 1985 | American Masters · as Self - Director |
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| 1990 | Voices Within: The Lives of Truddi Chase · as Co-Producer |
| 1985 | Wallenberg: A Hero's Story · as Co-Producer |
| 1985 | Wallenberg: A Hero's Story · as Co-Producer |
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