Melodie Johnson

Acting

Melodie Johnson

Born October 23, 1943 · Los Angeles, California, USA (age 82)

Melodie Johnson Howe (born October 23, 1943) is an American actress and author. She became interested in writing at a young age and wrote several short plays that went unpublished. She studied at the University of California, Los Angeles in creative writing. Yet in 1965, she embarked on an acting career in Hollywood. She appears in episodes generic several television series, including The Virgin…

Known For

Coogan's BluffCoogan's Bluff · 1968
Coogan's Bluff
6.31968
MovieActionCrime
Coogan, an Arizona deputy sheriff goes to New York to pick up a prisoner. While escorting the prisoner to the airport, he escapes and Coogan heads into the city to recapture him.
PowderkegPowderkeg · 1971
Powderkeg
8.51971
MovieActionAdventure
A Mexican bandit is about to be executed in the United States, so his brother takes over a train and holds the passengers as hostages unless his brother is released. Now both the Americans and Mexicans are baffled as to what to do. One of the passengers — who wrote the letter for their captor — has a suggestion: call mercenaries Hank Brackett and Johnny Reech. They do, and as expected they do come up with a plan, but the president of the railroad is not sure if it will work.
The Moonshine WarThe Moonshine War · 1970
The Moonshine War
5.71970
MovieComedyCrime
A federal agent attempts to make some real money before the alcohol ban is lifted so he sets his sights on the whiskey cache of an old army buddy.
Rabbit, RunRabbit, Run · 1970
Rabbit, Run
4.21970
MovieDrama
Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom comes home one day from his dead-end job to find his pregnant wife Janice asleep, splayed in front of the TV, highball glass in hand. After a moment's contemplation, he decides to leave. Taking his coat and car keys, he's off and running on a rambling, aimless journey.
I Love a MysteryI Love a Mystery · 1973
I Love a Mystery
6.31973
MovieComedyMystery
Three insurance investigators search for a mysterious billionaire. Based on the Old Time Radio show of the same name.
The Ride to Hangman's TreeThe Ride to Hangman's Tree · 1967
The Ride to Hangman's Tree
4.91967
MovieActionRomance
Three young outlaws try to stay together and keep one step ahead of the law.
Fame Is the Name of the GameFame Is the Name of the Game · 1966
Fame Is the Name of the Game
7.01966
MovieDramaCrime
A brash, big-time investigative reporter, looking into the death of a call girl, uncovers her diary and tries to find her killer among the names contained in it.
Gaily, GailyGaily, Gaily · 1969
Gaily, Gaily
4.31969
MovieComedy
After runaway Ben Young is robbed and left on his own, he is taken in by Lil, the head of a Chicago brothel. Acting as a surrogate mother for Ben, who thinks she runs a boardinghouse, Lil gets him a job with Francis Sullivan at the local newspaper. As Ben is exposed to the workings of the big city, he realizes the extent of government corruption and sets out on the daunting task of reforming Chicago politics, finding several allies along the way.

Filmography

Sort