Slim Pickens
American actor
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About Slim Pickens
Slim Pickens was an American rodeo star and actor who often played cowboy roles in films and television series. He is best remembered for his portrayal of Major T. J. "King" Kong in the 1964 satire black comedy filmDr. Strangelove and Taggart in the 1974 Western comedy film Blazing Saddles. In 1982, he received his induction into the Western Performers Hall of Fame.
Family Life
He was born to Sally and Louis Bert Lindley, Sr. He was the older brother of actor Easy Pickens. He was married to Margaret Elizabeth Harmon from 1950 until his death in 1983. He and Margaret had three children together.
Trivia
He lost his life after undergoing surgery for a brain tumor.
In 2005, he was posthumously inducted into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame.
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Slim Pickens was a famous American actor, who was born on June 29, 1919. As a person born on this date, Slim Pickens is listed in our database as the 38th most popular celebrity for the day (June 29) and the 16th most popular for the year (1919).
People born on June 29 fall under the Zodiac sign of Cancer, the Crab. Slim Pickens is the 1456th most popular Cancer.
Aside from information specific to Slim Pickens' birthday, Slim Pickens is the 7312th most famous American.
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