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John Longden (11 November 1900 – 26 May 1971) was a British film actor. He appeared in more than 80 films between 1926 and 1964, including six films directed by Alfred Hitchcock.
John Longden was born on 11 November 1900 in the West Indies. He was an actor and writer, known for Blackmail (1929), Quatermass 2 (1957) and Quinneys (1927). He was married to Jean Jay. He died on 26 May 1971 in London, England, UK.
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John Eric "Johnny" Longden (February 14, 1907 – February 14, 2003) was an American Hall of Fame and National Champion jockey and a trainer of Thoroughbred racehorses who was born in Wakefield, Yorkshire, England.
Johnny Longden was an English-born American jockey who, in a career of 40 years (1927–66), established a world record in Thoroughbred racing with 6,032 victories (some sources give 6,026). This mark was surpassed in 1970 by Willie Shoemaker.
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Feb 15, 2003 · Johnny Longden, once horse racing's winningest jockey, and the only horseman to win the Kentucky Derby as a rider and a trainer, died Friday in his sleep, on his 96th birthday.
When wizened 42-year-old jockey Johnny Longden booted home his 3,999th winner, the routine of horse racing at California’s Hollywood Park was completely upset. Fans suddenly stopped playing form and, anxious to help Longden get his 400th win, began playing his horses for sentimental reasons.
Feb 14, 2003 · John Longden was a legendary jockey who rode until the age of 59 and won 6,032 races. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1958 and rode horses like Count Fleet, Swaps, and Majestic Prince.
