Van Johnson was born on August 22, 1916 in Newport,
Rhode Island.
Van made his Broadway debut in 1936 in NEW FACES
OF 1936.
Johnson was ineligible to serve during WWII,
so in his films he became America's war film hero. Johnson
also appeared in alot of MGM musicals.
During the 1970s and early 1980s Johnson was
a frequent guest on TV series and sitcoms, especially THE
LOVE BOAT.
Van Johnson's other notable credits include...
