Johnny Crawford

About Johnny Crawford

Johnny Crawford was an American actor and singer who began his career as an original Mouseketeer on The Mickey Mouse Club before starring as Mark McCain on the television western The Rifleman from 1958 to 1963. His performance earned him an Emmy nomination for Best Supporting Actor at age thirteen. Crawford also enjoyed success as a recording artist with several Top 20 hits in the early 1960s, including "Cindy's Birthday" and "Rumors." He appeared in films including El Dorado with John Wayne and continued performing with his orchestra in later years.

In this interview

• Discusses his role as Mark McCain on The Rifleman television series
• Reflects on his early acting career and its lasting impact
• Mentions his birthday and the passage of time since his childhood fame

Since this interview

Johnny Crawford passed away on April 29, 2021, at the age of 75 in Los Angeles. His final film role was playing William S. Hart in Bill Tilghman and the Outlaws, released in 2019.