Bill Johnson (film and television actor)
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| Born | December 16, 1951 |
| Occupation | Actor |
Bill Johnson (born December 16, 1951) is an American actor, known for his role as Leatherface in the 1986 horror film The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2.[1][2]
Personal life
Johnson was born in Austin, Texas. He is 6'3".
Career
Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
Johnson was chosen to play the cannibalistic, chainsaw and sledgehammer wielding, mentally disabled serial killer Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2, but couldn't even lift the chainsaw above his head, so is only in 2 closeup shots; 98% played by stuntman Bob Elmore. Despite negative reviews from critics due in part to the film relying much more on gore and black comedy than its predecessor, the film has become a cult classic and it gained Johnson notoriety as one of the six actors to have portrayed the character.
Other projects
Johnson also appeared in the Ultima series of role-playing games, as the voice of the Guardian, the final antagonist of the Ultima series. He also likes to act in the local theaters.
Filmography
- Fast Money (1980) as Cop (uncredited)
- Future-Kill (1985) as Splatter's Elite Guard
- Confessions of a Serial Killer (1985) as Oil rig worker (uncredited)
- The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2 (1986) as Leatherface
- The Texas Comedy Massacre (1987) as Leatherface
- D.O.A. (1988) as Desk Sergeant (credited as "William Johnson")
- Paramedics (1988) as Big Caesar
- Full Moon in Blue Water (1988) as Stranger #2
- Talk Radio (1988) as Fan #1
- Redboy 13 (1997) as FBI Man
- Crosswalk (1999) as Ellis Baird (short film)
- Fall to Grace (2005) as Auggie
- The Fantastic Escape (2005) as Troll (short film)
- Ultimate Guide to Flight (2010) as Chess player
- Butcher Boys (2012) as Mr. Grimm
- Supernatural Activity (2012) as Mike Powers
- Kill or Be Killed (2015) as Hugo
References
- ^ "Bill Johnson's bio". books.google.com.ng. Retrieved 22 January 2020.
- ^ "'Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2' turns 30". KSHB. 2016-06-10. Retrieved 2020-05-02.
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