Dave Johnson


Biography

Dave Johnson was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Johnson started his acting career landing roles in films, such as the mystery "Somebody Killed Her Husband" (1978) with Farrah Fawcett, the musical "Rude Boy" (1980) with Ray Gange and the sports drama "Phar Lap" (1983) with Tom Burlinson. He also appeared in "Night of the Creeps" (1986) with Jason Lively. He had a part...

Biography

Dave Johnson was an actor who had a successful Hollywood career. Johnson started his acting career landing roles in films, such as the mystery "Somebody Killed Her Husband" (1978) with Farrah Fawcett, the musical "Rude Boy" (1980) with Ray Gange and the sports drama "Phar Lap" (1983) with Tom Burlinson. He also appeared in "Night of the Creeps" (1986) with Jason Lively. He had a part on the television special "The Budweiser-Arlington Million" (NBC, 1985-86). He also contributed to a variety of television specials, including "The Kentucky Derby" (1986-87), "The Preakness Stakes" (ABC, 1986-87) and "The Belmont Stakes" (ABC, 1986-87). He also worked in film during these years, including a part on "Rampage" (1992). He also worked in television during these years, including a part on "Dellaventura" (CBS, 1997-98). Additionally, he could be seen on a variety of television specials like "The 122nd Preakness Stakes" (1996-97), "The 125th Kentucky Derby" (ABC, 1998-99) and "The 131st Belmont Stakes" (ABC, 1998-99). He also appeared in "The 126th Kentucky Derby" (ABC, 1999-2000). Johnson most recently appeared in "Ruffian" (ABC, 2006).

Filmography

 

Cast (Feature Film)

Ruffian (2007)
Chameleon (1996)
Robert Conwell
Rampage (1987)
Night Of The Creeps (1986)
Phar Lap (1983)
American Racecalls
Rude Boy (1980)
Policeman
Somebody Killed Her Husband (1978)

Cast (Special)

The 126th Kentucky Derby (2000)
Reporter
Bud Greenspan's Favorite Stories of Olympic Glory (2000)
The 125th Preakness Stakes (2000)
Reporter
The 131st Belmont Stakes (1999)
Analyst
The 125th Kentucky Derby (1999)
Analyst
The Kentucky Derby (1998)
Analyst
The Belmont Stakes (1998)
Analyst
The Preakness Stakes (1998)
Analyst
The 123rd Kentucky Derby (1997)
Analyst; Race Caller
The 122nd Preakness Stakes (1997)
Analyst; Race Caller
The Belmont Stakes (1997)
Analyst; Race Caller
The Kentucky Derby (1996)
Analyst; Race Caller
The Belmont Stakes (1996)
Commentator
The Preakness Stakes (1996)
Commentator
King Orange Jamboree Parade (1993)
The Kentucky Derby (1991)
Expert Analysis
The Kentucky Derby (1990)
Commentator; Race Caller
The Belmont Stakes (1990)
Commentator
The Preakness Stakes (1990)
Expert Analyst; Race Caller
The Preakness Stakes (1989)
Commentator
The Kentucky Derby (1989)
Commentator; Race Caller
The Belmont Stakes (1989)
Commentator
The Kentucky Derby (1988)
Analyst
The Preakness Stakes (1988)
Commentator
The Kentucky Derby (1987)
Commentator
The Preakness Stakes (1987)
Commentator
The Belmont Stakes (1987)
Commentator
The Budweiser-Arlington Million (1986)
Commentator; Host
Breeders' Cup Day (1986)
Host

Misc. Crew (Special)

The Preakness Stakes (1989)
Race Caller
The Belmont Stakes (1988)
Race Caller
The Preakness Stakes (1988)
Race Caller
The Kentucky Derby (1988)
Race Caller
The Belmont Stakes (1987)
Race Caller
The Preakness Stakes (1987)
Race Caller
The Kentucky Derby (1987)
Race Caller

Life Events

Bibliography