John Dennis Johnston
Acting Born May 14, 1950 Elmwood, Nebraska, USA 75 credits
Biography
John Dennis Johnston works in acting. Born May 14, 1950 in Elmwood, Nebraska, USA. Archytele tracks 75 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Jennifer Jason Leigh
2 shared titles
Keanu Reeves
1 shared title
Aitana Sánchez-Gijón
1 shared title
Anthony Quinn
1 shared title
Angélica Aragón
1 shared title
Evangelina Elizondo
1 shared title
Debra Messing
1 shared title
Giancarlo Giannini
1 shared title
Freddy Rodríguez
1 shared title
Don Amendolia
1 shared title
Career timeline
Lady Belladonna's Tales From The Inferno
The Client List
Southland
In Plain Sight
Supernatural
Without a TraceFirestarter: Rekindled
Dark Angel
PurgatoryJoseph's Gift
Heartwood
Snide and Prejudice
MillenniumThe Siege at Ruby RidgeForest WarriorPrecious FindThe Siege at Ruby Ridge
A Walk in the CloudsIn Pursuit of Honor
ERWyatt EarpArt Deco Detective
Highlander: The SeriesOverkill: The Aileen Wuornos StoryIn the Best Interest of the Children
Miracle in the WildernessFever
Shades of L.A.Murder in Mississippi
Pink CadillacCommunion
SunsetLongarm
Married... with ChildrenFrank's PlaceExtreme PrejudiceThe Squeeze
MatlockMatlock
MacGyverThe Golden GirlsPale RiderFlesh + BloodInto Thin Air
Murder, She WroteStreets of FireA Breed Apart
The A-TeamThe A-TeamTwilight Zone: The Movie
St. ElsewhereT. J. Hooker48 Hrs.The Executioner's SongThe Beast Within
Bret MaverickBack RoadsThe Killing of Randy Webster
Knots LandingThe RoseDear Detective
KISS Meets the Phantom of the ParkThe Jordan ChanceSteel Cowboy
Close Encounters of the Third KindRootsAnnie HallCode R
Charlie's AngelsI Want to Keep My Baby!
The Rockford FilesThe Rockford Files
Full Filmography
75 titles- Lady Belladonna's Tales From The Inferno (2019) as Larry / Left Hemisphere (segment "7 Doors")
- The Client List (2012) as Coach Steff
- Southland (2009) as Eric
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Dr. Bronstein
- Supernatural (2005) as Pa Bender
- Without a Trace (2002) as Patrick Orton
- Firestarter: Rekindled (2002) as Joel Lowen
- Dark Angel (2000) as Maj. Jake Sanders
- Purgatory (1999) as Lamb / 'Lefty' Slade
- Joseph's Gift (1999) as Parker
- Heartwood (1998) as Carl Burris
- Snide and Prejudice (1997) as Sheffield
- Millennium (1996) as Sheriff Falkner
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996) as Tony Vickers
- Forest Warrior (1996) as Williams
- Precious Find (1996)
- The Siege at Ruby Ridge (1996) as Tony Vickers
- A Walk in the Clouds (1995) as Lout #1
- In Pursuit of Honor (1995) as Sgt. Thomas Mulcahey
- ER (1994) as Mr. Hearn
- Wyatt Earp (1994) as Frank Stillwell
- Art Deco Detective (1994) as Arthur Decowitz
- Highlander: The Series (1992) as Carl the Hermit
- Overkill: The Aileen Wuornos Story (1992) as Roger Wilson
- In the Best Interest of the Children (1992) as Harlan Pepper
- Miracle in the Wilderness (1991) as Sgt. Sam Webster
- Fever (1991) as Jellyroll
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- Murder in Mississippi (1990) as Hatchet-Faced Man
- Pink Cadillac (1989) as Waycross
- Communion (1989) as Fireman
- Sunset (1988) as Ed
- Longarm (1988) as Carson
- Married... with Children (1987) as Jimmy
- Frank's Place (1987) as Bobby Day
- Extreme Prejudice (1987) as Merv
- The Squeeze (1987) as Nick
- Matlock (1986) as Brian Martell
- Matlock (1986) as Lucas Anderson
- MacGyver (1985) as Eddie Porter
- The Golden Girls (1985) as Merrill
- Pale Rider (1985) as Deputy Tucker
- Flesh + Blood (1985) as Summer
- Into Thin Air (1985) as Earl Pike
- My Wicked, Wicked Ways: The Legend of Errol Flynn (1985) as Billy Welch
- Murder, She Wrote (1984) as Peter Fargo
- Streets of Fire (1984) as Pete the Mechanic
- A Breed Apart (1984) as Miller
- The A-Team (1983) as Snake
- The A-Team (1983) as Archer
- Twilight Zone: The Movie (1983) as Co-Pilot
- St. Elsewhere (1982) as Nick Moats
- T. J. Hooker (1982) as Cliff Tanner
- 48 Hrs. (1982) as Torchy's Patron
- The Executioner's Song (1982) as Jimmy Poker-Game
- The Beast Within (1982) as Horace Platt
- The Ambush Murders (1982) as Lionel Borland
- Bret Maverick (1981) as Burt Full Moon
- Back Roads (1981) as Gilly
- The Killing of Randy Webster (1981) as Officer Bob Draxel
- Knots Landing (1979) as Alien
- The Rose (1979) as Milledge
- Dear Detective (1979) as Det. Clay
- KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park (1978) as Chopper
- The Jordan Chance (1978) as Lew Mayfield
- Steel Cowboy (1978) as Bobby 'Bob' Hicks
- Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977) as Special Forces
- Roots (1977) as Man at Cockfight
- Annie Hall (1977) as L.A. Policeman
- Code R (1977) as Ralph
- Charlie's Angels (1976) as Jerry Adams
- I Want to Keep My Baby! (1976) as Rico
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Grady Northcourt
- The Rockford Files (1974) as Henry Schlager
- Emergency! (1972) as Biker (uncredited)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Dennis Johnston best known for?
John Dennis Johnston is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including The Witches (1966), Southland (2009), In Plain Sight (2008), Supernatural (2005).
When and where was John Dennis Johnston born?
John Dennis Johnston was born on May 14, 1950 in Elmwood, Nebraska, USA.
How many credits does John Dennis Johnston have?
John Dennis Johnston has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2019.
What is John Dennis Johnston's background in cinema and television?
John Dennis Johnston (born May 14, 1950) is an American film and television actor.
John Dennis Johnston by the numbers
75credits
44films
31TV series
1972–2019active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- Steel Cowboy (1978) as Bobby 'Bob' Hicks — aged about 28
- Supernatural (2005) as Pa Bender — aged about 55
- Southland (2009) as Eric — aged about 59
- Emergency! (1972) as Biker (uncredited) — aged about 22
- ER (1994) as Mr. Hearn — aged about 44
- Millennium (1996) as Sheriff Falkner — aged about 46
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