Brad Johnson was an actor known for roles in movies including “Always” and “Flight of the Intruder.”
- Died: February 18, 2022 (Who else died on February 18?)
- Details of death: Died in Fort Worth, Texas of complications of COVID-19 at the age of 62.
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Acting career
Johnson was a professional rodeo cowboy before getting his start in commercials, portraying the iconic Marlboro Man as well as appearing in ads for Busch and Calvin Klein. “Always” was one of Johnson’s earliest film roles; he played pilot Ted Baker, love interest of Holly Hunter’s character. He starred as Lt. Jake Grafton in “Flight of the Intruder” and played the title character in the TV miniseries “Ned Blessing: The Story of My Life and Times.” Johnson starred as Rayford Steele in the “Left Behind” film series. On TV, he had recurring roles on “Melrose Place” and “CSI,” as well as making appearances on shows including “Dallas,” “A Different World,” and “Veronica’s Closet.” He also starred in the syndicated adventure TV series “Soldier of Fortune, Inc.” and in the miniseries “Rough Riders.”
Johnson on traveling on the rodeo circuit
“There’s no other life like it. It’s the last real American sport.” —from a 1990 interview for People
Tributes to Brad Johnson
Full obituary: The Hollywood Reporter
