01/07/2024
In 1958, Oklahoma cowboy Ben Johnson was the uncredited technical advisor for the rodeo sequences in the Mamie Van Doren Western, Born Reckless. Five years earlier Johnson had won the world team roping championship. Almost two decades later he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his role in The Last Picture Show. He is the only cowboy ever to win an Academy Award and a rodeo championship.
Silver Screen Buckaroos: https://truewestmagazine.com/article/silver-screen-buckaroos/
