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Van Johnson was a film actor, singer and stage actor. Van Johnson was born on August 25, 1916 in Newport, Rhode Island, United States. Death is recorded on December 12, 2008, at the age of 92. Schooling on record includes Rogers High School. Recorded honors include star on Hollywood Walk of Fame.
My Take
Van Johnson belongs to a vanished golden age, and I have enormous respect for performers who sustained a half-century career across film, stage, television and radio. He was MGM's wholesome wartime idol, the all-American boy next door, and there's a craft in that consistency people underrate today. What moves me is the durability: from 1940 to 1992, he kept showing up and connecting with audiences. That Walk of Fame star feels well earned. I'd take a hundred reliable, warm-hearted professionals like him over fleeting one-hit sensations. His legacy is quiet but solid, and that's exactly the kind I admire most.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Van Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- ヴァン・ジョンソン
- Reading
- ゔぁん・じょんそん
- Born
- August 25, 1916 – December 12, 2008
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Newport, Rhode Island, United States
- Occupation
- film actor / singer / stage actor / television actor / dancer
2. Background
- High school
- Rogers High School
Awards & achievements
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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 Van Johnson born?
Born August 25, 1916.
When did Van Johnson die?
Died December 12, 2008, aged 92.
Where was Van Johnson from?
Van Johnson was from Newport, Rhode Island, United States.
What did Van Johnson do?
Van Johnson worked as film actor, singer, stage actor, television actor, dancer.
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