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John Crawford was born on September 13, 1920 in Colfax, Washington, United States. Public records list John Crawford as a screenwriter, film actor and television actor. Death is recorded on September 21, 2010, at the age of 90.
My Take
John Crawford is exactly the sort of working actor I find myself rooting for. Born Cleve Richardson in small-town Washington, he built a long career as a dependable character player, turning up in The Twilight Zone, Gunsmoke, and a key role in Night Moves opposite Gene Hackman. I have a real soft spot for performers who never chased the spotlight but quietly held countless scenes together. These are the faces that give American film and television their texture. Living to ninety, he left a deep, unflashy footprint, and I think names like his deserve to be remembered far more than they are.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Crawford
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・クロウフォード
- Reading
- じょん・くろうふぉーど
- Born
- September 13, 1920 – September 21, 2010
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Monkey
- Origin
- Colfax, Washington, United States
- Occupation
- screenwriter / film actor / television actor / actor
2. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Crawford%20(actor)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q935717
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Crawford born?
Born September 13, 1920.
When did John Crawford die?
Died September 21, 2010, aged 90.
Where was John Crawford from?
John Crawford was from Colfax, Washington, United States.
What did John Crawford do?
John Crawford worked as screenwriter, film actor, television actor, actor.
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