Johnny Crawford
Johnny Crawford | |
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Crawford in 1963 | |
| Born | John Ernest Crawford March 26, 1946 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | April 29, 2021 (aged 75) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1955–1999; 2019 |
| Spouse |
Charlotte Samco (m. 1995) |
| Relatives | Robert L. Crawford Jr. (brother) |
John Ernest Crawford (March 26, 1946 – April 29, 2021) was an American actor and singer. He first performed before a national audience as a Mouseketeer. At age 12, Crawford rose to prominence playing Mark McCain in the series The Rifleman, for which he was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Emmy Award at age 13.
Crawford had a brief career as a recording artist in the 1950s and 1960s. He continued to act on television and in film as an adult. Beginning in 1992, Crawford led the California-based Johnny Crawford Orchestra, a vintage dance orchestra that performed at special events.