Slim Pickens

Born: 1919-06-29

Birthplace: Kingsburg, California, USA

Biography

Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (June 29, 1919 – December 8, 1983), known professionally as Slim Pickens, was an American actor and rodeo performer. Starting off in the rodeo, Pickens transitioned to acting and appeared in dozens of movies and TV shows. For much of his career Pickens played mainly cowboy roles. he is perhaps best remembered today for his comic roles in Dr. Strangelove (1964), Blazing Saddles (1972) and 1941 (1979), and his villainous turn in One-Eyed Jacks (1961).

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Known For

Will Penny
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb
Blazing Saddles
The Howling
The Big Country
The Black Hole
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid
The Cowboys
In Harm's Way
Border Saddlemates

Top Movie Credits

Will Penny Ike Wallerstein
Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb Major "King" Kong
Blazing Saddles Taggart
The Howling Sam Newfield
The Big Country Stunts
The Black Hole B.O.B. (voice) (uncredited)
Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid Sheriff Colin Baker
The Cowboys Anse
In Harm's Way C.P.O. Culpepper
Border Saddlemates Slim