Coffee Tasmanian (MGM 1948): June Allyson, Van Johnson
Michael Van Johnson Sr.
What's my Line? Van Johnson
Lucy Dances With Van Johnson
- Date of Birth: 25 August, 1916
- Place of Birth: Newport, Rhode Island , U.S.
- Biography: Van Johnson (August 25, 1916 – December 12, 2008) was an American film and television actor and dancer who was a major star at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer studios during and after World War II.
Filmography
- Clowning Around (1992)
- 3 Days to a Kill (1991)
- Killer Crocodile (1989)
- Taxi Killer (1988)
- Laggiù nella giungla (1986)
- Murder, She Wrote Menace, Anyone? (1986)
- The Purple Rose of Cairo (1985)
- The President of Love (1984)
- Glitter (1984)
- The Forgotten Story (1983)
- Assassinio al cimitero etrusco (1982)
- One Day at a Time Grandma's Nest Egg (1982)
News
RECALLING THE STARS WHO DIED THIS YEAR
nypost.com –
2009-01-02
BROADWAY lost some delightful char acters this year.Let's remember them today, in their own words. Johnson started out in the theater, singing and dancing in "New Faces of 1936," but found fame in Hollywood, where he appeared in dozens... ... Full Article
The news for newspapers hasn't been good lately.Circulation has been in decline for years, partly because the people who grew up using newspapers as their primary news source are in decline as well, and the Internet beguiles young readers. ... Full Article
In Passing: Van Johnson (1916-2008)
associatedcontent.com –
2008-12-18
American film and television actor Van Johnson passed away on Dec. 12. Born Charles Van Johnson in Rhode Island, he grew up and became interested in entertainment, moving up to New York to try his luck. ... Full Article
Behind the facade of Van Johnson
chicagotribune.com –
2008-12-17
Johnson's role isn't major in "Caine Mutiny," but the project was among the most prestigious he landed during the postwar era. It came a little more than a decade after the eternally boyish actor with the ginger-colored hair and ultrafair... ... Full Article
Hollywood idol Van Johnson, known for his wholesome good looks and roles in "The Caine Mutiny" and other movies, died today at 92. We've got a full obituary live on the site now. ... Full Article
Van Johnson
associatedcontent.com –
2008-12-14
Actor Van Johnson died yesterday, December 13, 2008 at age 92 according to the Internet Movie Data Base. Many will not recognize the name, but Van Johnson was a well-known movie actor during the 40's and 50's. ... Full Article