‘The Last Picture Show’ standout stars
A few of the standout stars from “The Last Picture Show’s” ensemble cast:
Ben Johnson
A longtime member of John Ford’s stock company, the veteran character actor earned a supporting actor Oscar as Sam the Lion.
Cloris Leachman
The actress was appearing as Phyllis on “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” when she won the supporting actress Oscar as embittered Ruth Popper.
Cybill Shepherd
She was a superstar model when she made her film debut as the beautiful, spoiled Jacy Farrow.
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