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James J. Johnson(I)

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James J. Johnson
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1.) "The 51st State" - Arena Stage (2020) 2.) "The Provider" - Northbrook Films (2017) 3.) "When Life Gives You Shoestrings" - CharmCiti Entertainment (2010)
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James J. Johnson is a professional actor, screenwriter and playwright with experience in stage, film, television and voice-overs. He currently resides in the Washington, DC Metro Area, with his wife.

J. J., as he is known to family and friends, received his B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University, in 1997, graduating magna cum laude. He has appeared on many stages from DC to New York since 1997, and in many independent films. Besides acting, he also teaches acting with Theatre Lab in DC, and is a teaching artist with Ford's Theatre and BodyWise Dance. A fervent believer in networking and "passing it on," J. J. is a co-founder of Galvanize, a support network for Black theatre & film artists local to the DMV.
BornJanuary 13, 1975
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BornJanuary 13, 1975
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    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Known for

    Silent Partner
    • Writer
      Toni Lachelle Pollitt and Roderick Lawrence in Speak Up Brotha! (2023)
      Speak Up Brotha!
      9.6
      Short
      • Writer
      • 2023
      Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Vernee Watson, Deidra LaWan Starnes, and Malachi Malik in Nocturnal Agony (2011)
      Nocturnal Agony
      6.1
      • Mr. Helms
      • 2011
      Too Saved (2007)
      Too Saved
      4.5
      • Bobby
      • 2007

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      • Jacob Yeh, Michael Glenn, Joy Jones, and Jason B. McIntosh in The 51st State (2020)
        The 51st State
        TV Special
        • The Professor
        • 2020
      • GROUNDS: A Blackcast (2020)
        GROUNDS: A Blackcast
        TV Series
        • Khai Muhammed Ali (2020-) (voice)
        • 2020
      • Nothing from Something (2019)
        Nothing from Something
        7.9
        • Lawyer
        • 2019
      • The New N Word
        Video
        • Van Boone
        • 2014
      • The Henchman's War (2012)
        The Henchman's War
        5.7
        • Eddie Keyes
        • 2012
      • Lawrence Hilton-Jacobs, Vernee Watson, Deidra LaWan Starnes, and Malachi Malik in Nocturnal Agony (2011)
        Nocturnal Agony
        6.1
        • Mr. Helms
        • 2011
      • The Favor
        Short
        • Dez
        • 2011
      • The New N Word (2010)
        The New N Word
        7.5
        Short
        • Van Boone
        • 2010
      • When Life Gives You Shoestrings (2010)
        When Life Gives You Shoestrings
        Short
        • Jason Preston
        • 2010
      • Too Saved (2007)
        Too Saved
        4.5
        • Bobby
        • 2007
      • Joy Haynes, Aaron Marcus, Dave Coyne, Joshua Zirger, Taylor Coffman, Ryan Mulkay, and John Fairley in Eleven (2006)
        Eleven
        7.3
        • Kendel Godfrey
        • 2006
      • Kid Fitness
        6.9
        TV Series
        • Clarence the Crocodile
        • Zachary the Zebra
        • Ray the Manta Ray ...
        • 2005
      • Kid Fitness Jungle Adventure Exercise Video (2003)
        Kid Fitness Jungle Adventure Exercise Video
        7.6
        Video
        • Zebra
        • 2003

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      • Silent Partner
        • Writer
        • Post-production



      • Toni Lachelle Pollitt and Roderick Lawrence in Speak Up Brotha! (2023)
        Speak Up Brotha!
        9.6
        Short
        • Writer
        • 2023
      • Silent Partner (2021)
        Silent Partner
        8.4
        Short
        • written by
        • 2021

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      SAG-AFTRA

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      James J. Johnson - Comedy
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      James J. Johnson - Comedy
      James J. Johnson - Drama
      Demo Reel 2:03
      James J. Johnson - Drama
      James J. Johnson - Drama
      Demo Reel 2:03
      James J. Johnson - Drama
      Too Saved
      Trailer 0:59
      Too Saved

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      • Official site
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      • Alternative name
        • J. J. Johnson
      • Height
        • 6′ (1.83 m)
      • Born
        • January 13, 1975
        • Warrenton, Virginia, USA
      • Spouse
        • Sonal ShethJune 30, 2012 - present
      • Other works
        Member of the Wedding, Ford's Theatre, 2005

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      • Gender / Gender identity
        • Male
      • Pronouns
        • he/him
      • Sexual orientation
        • Straight
      • Race / Ethnicity
        • Black / African American

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