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Johnny Mack Brown
American football player and actor (1904-1974) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Not to be confused with Mack Brown.
John Brown (September 1, 1904 – November 14, 1974) was an American college football player and film actor billed as John Mack Brown at the height of his screen career.[1] He acted and starred mainly in Western films.
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Johnny Mack Brown | |
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![]() Brown in 1935 | |
Born | John Brown (1904-09-01)September 1, 1904 Dothan, Alabama, U.S. |
Died | November 14, 1974(1974-11-14) (aged 70) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1927–1966 |
Spouse | Cornelia "Connie" Foster (m.1926) |
College football career | |
Alabama Crimson Tide – No. 17 | |
Position | Halfback |
Personal information | |
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 160 lb (73 kg) |
Career history | |
College | Alabama (1924–1925) |
Bowl games | |
High school | Dothan |
Career highlights and awards | |
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College Football Hall of Fame (1957) | |
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