JOHNNY CRAWFORD

Johnny Crawford first showed his talent as a musician when he played in front of a national audience as a Mouseketeer. However, he started to rise to prominence when he did the ABC Western series, The Rifleman, at the tender age of 12. At the time, he instantly received acting credit and got a nomination from Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actor. He also appeared in one of The Lone Ranger episodes in 1956, which contributed to his fame and stardom.

Aside from acting, Crawford also ventured into the world of music. He had a short-lived career as a recording artist. As an adult, he continued acting on both the small and big screens. In 1992, he returned to work on his music, but this time, he led a vintage dance orchestra, Johnny Crawford Orchestra, and performed at special events. His group was mostly based in California and a crowd-favorite.