Chubby Johnson

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Characters played by Chubby Johnson

Denver Cahoon — Law and Order (1953)

A coroner and friend of the Johnson brothers, Denver leaves Tombstone with Frame, Lute, and Jimmy as they head for the ranch. After Lute's death, he prevents the grief-stricken Jimmy from rushing out to kill Frank by knocking him unconscious with a bottle. He later locks Jimmy in jail, then agrees to let him out.

Sheriff Blaney — Overland Pacific (1954)

Sheriff Blaney is a corrupt lawman who visits Ross Granger as trouble is brewing and shows him where rifles are hidden. Although he appears to warn Ross, he is revealed to be on the opposing side and draws his gun on him. The plot identifies the corrupt sheriff as one of the men who ends up dead.

Nat Collins — Cattle Queen of Montana (1954)

Sierra's cowhand who is wounded during the initial attack by Natchakoa's tribe. He becomes a target of McCord's bounty and is rescued by Farrell alongside Sierra.

Grubstake McNiven — Tennessee's Partner (1955)

A prospector who strikes gold and visits Duchesse's establishment. Tennessee hides his map after staking him. Grubstake is subsequently murdered, making Tennessee the prime suspect and triggering the main conflict.

Rongo Jones / Grandpa — The Young Guns (1956)

Rongo Jones, also called Grandpa, recalls his own past and the gang’s history. His recollections provide a connection between the gang’s earlier days and the world Tully encounters at Black Crater, where the young man is offered a place among the outlaws. The plot summary gives no further specific action or relationship for Rongo.

'General' Ball — The Raging Tide (1951)

'General' Ball is questioned about Corky Mullins during Lt. Kelsey’s investigation. He claims that Corky is away fishing and could be gone indefinitely, providing information that bears directly on Corky’s disappearance and the boat-related mystery. The available story does not establish whether his statement is truthful or what further role he plays.

Uncle Pete — Cyborg 2087 (1966)

Local resident in 1966. Role not specified in the provided plot summary.

Career Overview

Chubby Johnson has 53 screen credits in a career dating back to 1950. Signature works include Fort Dodge Stampede, Wells Fargo Gunmaster, Night Riders of Montana. 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
53
Birth Date
1903-08-13
Birth Place
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q5115269), public domain (CC0).