Slim Pickens

Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens in 1972
Born
Louis Burton Lindley Jr.

(1919-06-29)June 29, 1919
Kingsburg, California, U.S.
DiedDecember 8, 1983(1983-12-08) (aged 64)
Modesto, California, U.S.
Cause of deathProblems caused by brain cancer surgery
Years active1946–1983
SpouseMargaret (née Harmon) Lindley (1950–1983 (his death))
Children3

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.

References

  1. ↑ "Slim Pickens".
  2. ↑ Krebs, Albin (December 10, 1983). "SLIM PICKENS, KNOWN FOR COWBOY ROLES, DIES". The New York Times.