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Kathryn Jones Tall in the Saddle (Hardback) Hollywood Legends Series. Author: Kathryn Jones. What started as a behind-the-scenes gig turned into an acting career that spanned six decades. Title: Tall in the Saddle. Series: Hollywood Legends Series. Subtitle: The Life of Ben Johnson, Hollywood’s Real Cowboy. Further DetailsTitle: Tall in the Saddle Condition: New Format: Hardback Subtitle: The Life of Ben Johnson, Hollywood’s Real Cowboy EAN: 9781496861559 Author: Kathryn Jones ISBN: 9781496861559 Publisher: University Press of Mississippi Release Date: 03/20/2026 Description: Tall in the Saddle: The Life of Ben Johnson, Hollywood’s Real Cowboy is the definitive biography of Ben Johnson (1918–1996), the only man to win both an Academy Award and a world rodeo championship. Born on a historic Oklahoma ranch, Johnson could rope cattle before he could read, and his horsemanship took him straight to Hollywood when tycoon Howard Hughes needed horses for The Outlaw in 1943. What started as a behind-the-scenes gig turned into an acting career that spanned six decades. Discovered by legendary director John Ford, Johnson became a fixture in classic Westerns alongside John Wayne, before stepping into more complex roles with filmmakers like Sam Peckinpah, Steven Spielberg, and Peter Bogdanovich—who guided him to his Oscar-winning performance in The Last Picture Show . Though he worked with Hollywood greats like Steve McQueen, Marlon Brando, and Clint Eastwood, Johnson remained rooted in the authenticity of the American West, both on and off screen. Drawing from a wealth of interviews with costars, directors, and rodeo companions, Kathryn Jones captures the grit, grace, and enduring legacy of a man who didn’t just play a cowboy—he was one. Tall in the Saddle is a rich, cinematic portrait of a Hollywood legend whose real-life story is as unforgettable as any role he played. Genre: Biography Topic: Music Dance & Theatre, Films & TV Language: English Country/Region of Manufacture: US Item Height: 229mm Item Length: 152mm Series: Hollywood Legends Series Release Year: 2026 Missing Information?Please contact us if any details are missing and where possible we will add the information to our listing.
