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Slim Pickens in 1972 |
Born | Louis Burton Lindley Jr. (1919-06-29)June 29, 1919
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Died | December 8, 1983(1983-12-08) (aged 64)
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Cause of death | Problems caused by brain cancer surgery |
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Years active | 1946–1983 |
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Spouse | Margaret (née Harmon) Lindley (1950–1983 (his death))[1] |
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Children | 3 |
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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.[2] He is best known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove, Blazing Saddles, 1941, and One-Eyed Jacks.
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