Jason Johnson was an American actor and writer who is best known for The Twilight Zone, Wonder Woman, and Perry Mason. He was born on January 16, 1907, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away on November 24, 1977, in Burbank, California.
Personal and Family Life
Jason Johnson was born as John Johnson in Philadelphia. Information about his family is limited, but his career as an actor spanned several decades, often featuring him in supporting roles across various genres. He had a unique ability to adapt to different characters, which made him a familiar face in the industry.
Career
Throughout his acting career, Jason appeared in numerous films and television shows. His work included roles in well-known series and movies that were popular in the mid-20th century. Jason was recognized for his contributions to classic television and film, with many performances continuing to be celebrated by fans.
Death and Legacy
Jason Johnson passed away from a stroke on November 24, 1977, in Burbank, California. His legacy lives on through his memorable performances in iconic television shows and films. Fans and historians alike remember him for his versatile acting and contributions to the entertainment industry.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Invasion of the Saucer-Men | 1957-06-01 | Detective |
| The Cape Canaveral Monsters | 1960-12-01 | Hauron |
| The Abductors | 1957-07-01 | Officers of the Law |
| A Hatful of Rain | 1957-07-17 | Boss (uncredited) |
| The Three Faces of Eve | 1957-12-19 | Boy (uncredited) |
| Crisis in Sun Valley | 1978-03-29 | Derry |
| Fireball 500 | 1966-06-07 | Herman |
| Arson for Hire | 1959-03-01 | William Yarbo |
| Valley of the Dolls | 1967-12-27 | Reporter (uncredited) |
| The Andromeda Strain | 1971-03-12 | Dr. Benedict |
| Savage Intruder | 1970-01-01 | Josef |
| If He Hollers, Let Him Go! | 1968-10-08 | Truck Driver |
| Strange Compulsion | 1964-12-01 | Psychiatrist |
| 13 West Street | 1962-02-23 | Mr. Bush |
| Seven Ways from Sundown | 1960-09-25 | Doctor |
| The Legend of Tom Dooley | 1959-07-01 | Frank |
| The Lost Missile | 1958-12-01 | Soviet Officer |
| I Want to Live! | 1958-11-18 | Bixel, The Landlord (uncredited) |
| The Persuader | 1957-05-04 | Morse Fowler |
| The True Story of Jesse James | 1957-03-22 | Marcus Grundy |
| The Legend of Lizzie Borden | 1975-02-10 | Jury Foreman |
| Kill Me If You Can | 1977-09-25 | Binder |
| The Andy Griffith Show | 1960-10-03 | Councilman |
| Gunsmoke | 1955-09-10 | Judge |
| Wonder Woman | 1975-11-07 | James Porter |
| Lassie | 1954-09-12 | – |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Man |
| The Rifleman | 1958-09-30 | – |
| The Twilight Zone | 1959-10-02 | Jensen |
| Highway Patrol | 1955-10-03 | Company Manager |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Watchman |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Mann |
| Black Saddle | 1959-01-10 | Dr. Brandon |
| The Fugitive | 1963-09-17 | Druggist |
| The Barbara Stanwyck Show | 1960-09-19 | Gus Gavin |
| Dick Powell’s Zane Grey Theatre | 1956-10-05 | Ez Williams |
| The Adventures of Jim Bowie | 1956-09-07 | Nelson |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | Judge |
| Adam’s Rib | 1973-09-14 | – |
| Perry Mason | 1957-09-21 | District Attorney R. Sprague |