Brad Johnson (actor, born 1959)

Brad William Johnson (October 24, 1959 – February 18, 2022)[2] was an American actor, model, real estate agent, and Marlboro Man.[3]

For other people named Brad Johnson, see Brad Johnson (disambiguation).
Brad Johnson
Born(1959-10-24)October 24, 1959
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.
DiedFebruary 18, 2022(2022-02-18) (aged 62)
Fort Worth, Texas, U.S.[1]
Occupation(s)Actor, model
Years active1986–2008, 2013

Biography

Johnson was born in Tucson, Arizona, the son of Grove and Virginia Johnson.[2] The family moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, and later, Dallas, Texas, where Johnson graduated high school in 1977. After competing in rodeos as a youth, he began his professional rodeo career in 1984 and was discovered by a movie scout looking for cowboys to star in a beer commercial. This led to his stint as the Marlboro Man and modeling gigs for Calvin Klein before he started acting. His first role was in a 1986 episode of the CBS soap opera Dallas.[4]

His first film credit was in the low-budget biker film Nam Angels (1989), and shortly after he had his first co-starring role, in Steven Spielberg's 1989 film Always. Other films included Flight of the Intruder, Philadelphia Experiment II, The Birds II: Land's End, Copperhead and Supergator. He played Rayford Steele in the Left Behind film series and played Dr. Dominick O'Malley on Melrose Place.

His work as an actor and as a Marlboro Man — one of a succession used by the brand — brought Johnson and his wife, Laurie, to California. They eventually moved their family to a ranch in New Mexico and the Colorado mountains before settling in North Texas.

Johnson retired from acting and became a real estate agent. In 2014, he established Johnson Land and Home, LLC, a family owned business with over 25 years of experience in investment, acquisition, marketing, and development of luxury and destination properties, as well as ranch, hunting, and recreational land.[5]

Personal life

Johnson was married to his wife Laurie, a former model, for 35 years. They had eight children : Shane, Bellamy, Rachel, Eliana, Eden, Rebekah, Annabeth and William. Johnson restored old Winchester Model 1886 rifles before turning to selling ranch real estate in North Texas.[4]

Death

Johnson died from complications of COVID-19 in Fort Worth, on February 18, 2022, at age 62.[6] His death was publicly announced four months later by his former agent Linda McAlister.

Partial filmography

References
  1. Johnson, Brad (2022-06-02). "Brad Johnson, Actor in Steven Spielberg's 'Always,' Dies at 62". TheHollywoodReporter.com. Retrieved 2022-06-02.
  2. "Brad William Johnson - View Obituary & Service Information". Scott Funeral Home. February 18, 2022.
  3. Sanz, Cynthia (1990-02-19). "An Ex-Marlboro Man Who Can Really Ride, Brad Johnson Adds Sigh Appeal to Always". People.com. Retrieved 2012-05-08.
  4. June 03, rea Towers; EDT, 2022 at 11:10 AM. "Brad Johnson, 'Always' and 'Melrose Place' actor, dies at 62". EW.com. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  5. "John Land & Home - Ranch, Land, and Luxury Realtor in Flower Mound, TX". Johnson Land And Home. Retrieved 2022-06-16.
  6. Mills, Travis (2022-03-02). "Tribute to Actor Brad Johnson". Retrieved 2022-03-24.
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