Slim Pickens | |
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Slim Pickens in 1972 | |
| Born | Louis Burton Lindley Jr. June 29, 1919 Kingsburg, California, U.S. |
| Died | December 8, 1983 (aged 64) Modesto, California, U.S. |
| Cause of death | Problems caused by brain cancer surgery |
| Years active | 1946–1983 |
| Spouse | Margaret (née Harmon) Lindley (1950–1983 (his death)) |
| Children | 3 |
Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (June 29, 1919 – December 8, 1983), better known by his stage name Slim Pickens, was an American actor and rodeo performer. He is best known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove, Blazing Saddles, 1941, and One-Eyed Jacks.