Arch Johnson

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Characters played by Arch Johnson

Combs — The Sting (1973)

Minor character involved in the con crew or gambling circles.

Gunn — Gun Glory (1957)

Gunn is one of Grimsell's armed associates and helps him retaliate against Tom Early after the cattle operation is disrupted. He joins Grimsell in waiting at Tom Early's ranch and fights Tom Early when their plan is exposed. After being beaten and left on the ground, Gunn tries to shoot Tom Early from behind, but Tom Early, Jr. intervenes and kills him.

Buel Jaggers — Walking Tall (1973)

Associate of the local gambling ring.

Stanley Bumpas — The Liberation of L.B. Jones (1970)

A white police officer who assists in Jones's wrongful arrest and cold-bloodedly oversees his murder. He participates in framing the killing as a racial revenge attack by mutilating the body and removing shoelaces. He is later deliberately assassinated by Mosby.

Gus Honochek — The Lawbreakers (1961)

A chief inspector initially resentful of Captain Gower's rapid promotion to acting commissioner. He assists in the investigation by questioning suspects like Selkin, tails key suspect Ed Rackin, and ultimately earns Gower's respect as the corrupt system is dismantled.

Marshal Anderson — The Cheyenne Social Club (1970)

The local lawman who warns John about the impending revenge from Bannister's relatives and the Markstones. He conveniently leaves town twice, prompting John to take matters into his own hands and transfer the club's deed.

Career Overview

Arch Johnson has 49 screen credits in a career dating back to 1953. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently The Sting Collection with 1 titles. Signature works include The Asphalt Jungle, The Lawbreakers, Deathmask. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
49
Birth Date
1922-03-14
Birth Place
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA

Known For

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q4785309), public domain (CC0).