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John Crawford

John Crawford

Actor · born 13 September 1920 · Colfax, Washington, USA

Burly, handsome and rugged character actor John Crawford appeared in over 200 movies and TV shows combined in a career that spanned over 40 years, usually cast as tough and/or villainous characters.

Crawford was born Cleve Richardson on September 13, 1920, in Colfax, Washington. He was discovered by a Warner Bros. scout while attending the University of Washington's School of Drama. Although he failed his screen test, Crawford nonetheless joined RKO as a laborer. He then got a job building sets at Circle Theater in Los Angeles, and eventually persuaded the producers to cast him in some of their plays. He was soon signed to Columbia Pictures to act in secondary roles in westerns. In the late 1950s he graduated to bigger parts in such films as Ordre de tuer

Where to start: The Big Heat (1953).

As actor 92

TV shows 27

Frequently asked questions

What is the best John Crawford movie?

By viewer score, The Big Heat (1953) at 7.7/10.

What are John Crawford’s most popular movies?

The Towering Inferno, The Poseidon Adventure, The Longest Day.

How many movies has John Crawford made?

92 films on TMDB, 92 as actor.

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