Johnny Crawford
aka Mark McCain

Date of birth - March 26, 1946

Johnny was no newcomer to TV when he starred in "The Rifleman".  As an actor, Johnny Crawford has appeared in over 250 television productions, 15 movies, and 12 plays.  Johnny Crawford received an Emmy Nomination at the age of 13 for "Best Supporting Actor" in a Drama Series for his role in "The Rifleman?"  Johnny didn't win, I'll tell you he would have had my vote! 
Do you know who won?

  Besides "The Rifleman", Johnny has starred with Chuck in several different things.  "Branded" ~ "Paradise" ~  "The Gambler Returns: The Luck of the Draw"  ~ "All American Cowboy".  Can't forget, "When the West Was Fun." 
He was a Mousekeeter on "The Mickey Mouse Club."

In a 1995 interview with David Fury, Johnny Crawford recalled some of his memories of working with Chuck on "The Rifleman."  As a child, Johnny was a huge fan of westerns, and being cast as Mark McCain was a dream come true for the young actor. Johnny's interview for the role was at the Hal Roach Studios in Culver City, and he initially read for the producers.  Johnny met Chuck Connors on his second interview, and then later was told he got the job—he was elated! Chuck knew right a ways that he was the one he wanted.the part of Mark McCain. 

Taken from the book - Chuck Connors....."The Man Behind the Rifle" - "When Johnny Crawford came on the set in 1958—he was a little twelve-year-old boy―he called everyone in the cast or crew, sir or ma'am.  During the course of the five years of our run, he had two hit records, and he was nominated for an Emmy for Best Supporting Actor.  And yet, when the show was finished after five seasons, Johnny went around and thanked everyone in the cast and crew, and he still called them sir or ma'am.

♫ Signed by Del-Fi Records in 1961, Johnny had five hits in the 1960s: Cindy's Birthday, Rumors, Your Nose Is Gonna Grow, Proud, and Patti Ann.  During the same period he also had four albums in the top 40.  A collection of his Del-Fi recordings from the 1960s, is available on CD (The Best of Johnny Crawford).

  On the 15th anniversary of the Festival of the West, Johnny Crawford was presented with the Cowboy Spirit Award!  Along with Mickey Rooney, Rick Schroder and Peter Brown.
Congrads Johnny aka Mark McCain!

Johnny Crawford Festival of the West

Today Johnny enjoys singing with his own vintage dance band as well as ♫ producing period music for film and special events. ♫

♫ The Johnny Crawford Dance Orchestra

Johnny Crawford on Myspace

*I have a couple of CD's left—Johnny Crawford.....Coast to Coast radio interview - 6/15/05—If you would like a copy, please e-mail.  Please state in you e-mail—
"Johnny Crawford.....Coast to Coast radio interview - 6/15/05" 

A Place To Share Your Johnny Crawford Story
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Johnny Crawford Photo Album

Paul Fix ~ Marshal Micah Torrance
Harlan Warde ~ John Hamilton
John Harmon ~ Eddie Halstead
Bill Quinn ~ Sweeney
Hope Summers ~ Hattie Denton
Joan Taylor ~ Millie Scott
Patricia Blair ~ Lou Mallory

The Rifleman Episode Guide List

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updated 3/26/08