About Brad King
Lived 1917 – 1991 (aged 73). Brad King was an American actor.
Brad King (born Jack Oliver Watt; November 23, 1917 – November 1, 1991) was an American actor. He is best known for briefly playing Hopalong Cassidy's sidekick, Johnny Nelson, in five of the Hoppy films.
King was born on a ranch in Lander County, Nevada. After his father's death and his mother's remarriage, the family moved to a ranch in Bountiful, Utah. At age 20, he worked as wagon boss for a ranch in Nye County, Nevada. He also won prizes in rodeo competition. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941 before he could complete his sixth Cassidy film.
Filmography Trouble at Melody Mesa (1949) Pistol Packin' Nitwits (1945) Secret of the Wastelands (1941) Outlaws of the Desert (1941) Twilight on the Trail (1941) Riders of the Timberline (1941) Stick to Your Guns (1941)
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Who was Brad King?
American actor (1917-1991)
When was Brad King born?
Brad King was born on 23 November 1917.
When did Brad King die?
Brad King died on 1 November 1991.
What was Brad King's occupation?
Brad King was an actor.
What nationality was Brad King?
Brad King was American.
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