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  "description": "From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia\n\nElmer Bradley Johnson (July 23, 1924 – April 4, 1981), was an American film and television actor, best remembered for his role as the deputy Lofty Craig on the 1950s Western series, Annie Oakley. He also appeared on Gunsmoke in “Cattle Barons” as “Laskin” (S13E2). Was also a cast member on the first episode of Death Valley Days in 1952 as Louis Manley .\n\nYear\tTitle\tRole\tNotes\n\n1951\tCall Me Mister\tSoldier\tUncredited\n\n1951\tBedtime for Bonzo\tStudent #1  1951\tFollow the Sun\tHogan's Caddy\tUncredited\n\n1952\tThe Greatest Show on Earth\tReporter\tUncredited\n\n1952\tOutlaw Women\tChuck\tUncredited\n\n1953\tThe Lady Wants Mink\tBud Dunn  1953\tThe Marksman\tRider  1953\tChamp for a Day\tHyde Hotel Desk Clerk\tUncredited\n\n1953\tCalamity Jane\tOfficer\tUncredited\n\n1955\tLast of the Desperados\tDeputy Tip\tUncredited\n\n1958\tThe Buccaneer\tRocket Officer  1960\tHeller in Pink Tights\tPoker Player\tUncredited\n\n1965\tThe Art of Love\tArt Collector\tUncredited\n\nDied\tApril 4, 1981 (aged 56)\n\nBurbank, California, U.S.\n\nAlma mater\tUniversity of Southern California\n\nOccupations\tActor\n\nReal estate developer\n\nYears active\t1950–1967 (acting)\n\nSpouse\tAdele Cook Johnson\n\n​\n\n​(m. 1950⁠–⁠1981)​\n\nChildren\t2  CLR",
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