Slim Pickens
American rodeo performer, film and television actor (1919–1983) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (June 29, 1919 – December 8, 1983), better known by his stage name Slim Pickens, was an American actor and rodeo performer.[1] Starting off in the rodeo, Pickens transitioned to acting, and appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows. For much of his career, Pickens played mainly cowboy roles.[1] He is perhaps best remembered today for his comic roles in Dr. Strangelove, Blazing Saddles, 1941, and his villainous turn in One-Eyed Jacks with Marlon Brando.
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Slim Pickens | |
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Born | Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (1919-06-29)June 29, 1919 Kingsburg, California, U.S. |
Died | December 8, 1983(1983-12-08) (aged 64) Columbia, California, U.S. |
Occupation(s) | Actor, rodeo performer |
Years active | 1946–1983 |
Spouse | Margaret (née Harmon) Lindley (m. 1950) |
Children | 3 |
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