I recently learned that Brad Johnson, the actor who played Beau Dorn in "Crossfire Trail", passed away on February 18th. He was a former rodeo rider and Marlboro Man who moved on to acting. Here's a quote from his IMDB page about his start:
"Brad's route to stardom was speedy, dramatic and somewhat circuitous. He joined the Pro Rodeo circuit in 1984 and was spotted wrestling steers in Wyoming by a casting director looking for cowboys to use as extras in a beer commercial. After this first break came a three-year run as the Marlboro Man, then numerous Calvin Klein print ads and more commercials. After a serious knee injury sidelined his rodeo career, Johnson headed for Hollywood."
In "Crossfire Trail " he had a great combination of good looks and a cold heart. He may not have been a superstar, but he'll be missed.
Griff