Jason Johnson
Biography
Biography
Jason Johnson has built an incredible presence on the big screen throughout his acting career. Johnson began his acting career in film, appearing in such titles as the Steve Terrell horror feature "Invasion of the Saucer Men" (1957), the crime adaptation "I Want to Live!" (1958) with Susan Hayward and the drama "The Legend of Tom Dooley" (1959) with Michael Landon. He worked in television in his early acting career as well, including a part on "The Twilight Zone" (CBS, 1959-1964). He also starred in the TV movies "Crisis in Sun Valley" (NBC, 1977-78) and "Kill Me If You Can" (NBC, 1977-78). During these years, he additionally appeared in film, receiving a role in the Roger Rose comedy "Ski Patrol" (1990). Johnson was most recently credited in the Casey Affleck drama "Soul Survivors" (2001). Johnson passed away in November 1977 at the age of 70.