Johnny Washbrook

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Johnny Washbrook
Johnny Washbrook My Friend Flicka 1962.JPG
Washbrook (right) in My Friend Flicka, 1962
Born (1944-10-16) October 16, 1944 (age 80)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation(s)Film and television actor
Years active1953–1980

Johnny Washbrook (born October 16, 1944) [1] is a Canadian-American film and television actor. [2] [3] He is known for playing the role of Ken McLaughlin in the American western television series My Friend Flicka . [4] [5]

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Life and career

Washbrook was born in Toronto, Ontario. [1] He began his career in 1953, appearing in the television series Encounter . In 1956, Washbrook starred in the western television series My Friend Flicka , [6] [7] which aired on CBS. [4] After the series ended, Washbrook guest-starred in television programs including Trackdown , The Donna Reed Show , My Three Sons , Wagon Train , The Millionaire , Perry Mason and Dr. Kildare . He also played the recurring role of Eddy Burke in Hazel . [8]

Washbrook (center) with Gene Evans and Anita Louise in My Friend Flicka, 1957 My friend flicka 1957.JPG
Washbrook (center) with Gene Evans and Anita Louise in My Friend Flicka, 1957

Washbrook appeared in three films: Lonelyhearts , [1] [3] A Nightingale Sang in Berkeley Square and The Space Children , [3] in which he co-starred and played the role of Tim Gamble. [6]

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