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Acting
John Cason
John Cason is best known for The Untouchables, The Lone Ranger, Cheyenne and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp. John Cason was born on June 29, 1918. John Cason died on July 7, 1961 at the age of 43.
- Born
- June 29, 1918
- Place of birth
- Texas, USA
- Died
- July 7, 1961 (43 years old)
Biography
John L. Cason was born on July 30, 1918 in Valley View, Texas, USA as John Lacy Cason. He is known for his work on The Adventures of Kit Carson (1951), Snowfire (1958) andJungle Drums of Africa (1953). He died on July 7, 1961 in Santa Barbara, California, USA.
Cason and a friend, Charlie Lentz, were driving in Lentz's car on a raccoon-hunting trip when the car went off the road near Buellton, California. Cason was killed instantly and his friend died two days later.
Cason and a friend, Charlie Lentz, were driving in Lentz's car on a raccoon-hunting trip when the car went off the road near Buellton, California. Cason was killed instantly and his friend died two days later.
Known for
Filmography
- 1959The UntouchablesHood (archive footage) (uncredited)
- 1955The Life and Legend of Wyatt EarpCell Guard (uncredited)
- 1955The Adventures of ChampionCole
- 1955CheyenneTownsman (uncredited)
- 1951The Adventures of Kit CarsonCarl Rigby
- 1951Boston BlackieEd
- 1950The Cisco KidCavvy - Henchman
- 1949The Lone RangerShorty
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Cason been in?
John Cason is best known for The Untouchables, The Lone Ranger, Cheyenne and The Life and Legend of Wyatt Earp.
When was John Cason born?
John Cason was born on June 29, 1918. (Texas, USA)
How old is John Cason?
John Cason died on July 7, 1961 at the age of 43.
Updated: November 2, 2026 ·