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- Birth nameMichael Johnson Jr.
- Height6′ 3″ (1.91 m)
- Michael D. Johnson, Jr., a.k.a. MJ The Prodigy was born on January 12, 1992 and raised in the vehicle city of Flint, Michigan. Michael blessed the movie screen with his role in Wild Sands (2013), Unconditional (2012), Selma (2014), and Radio Road (2016).
Growing up, Michael's mother used sports as a way of steering him clear of drugs and bad company. She also placed a grand emphasis on the importance of cultivating his mind and convinced him that through education he could capture even the most elusive dreams and accomplishments.
Shortly before beginning college as a highly anticipated track & field recruit at popular HBCU Tennessee State University (TSU), Michael realized his natural talent in sports, modeling, and acting.
While at Tennessee State, Michael excelled as a vital member of the Ohio Valley Conference with top-3 finishes every year with the Men's Track & Field Team, under the leadership of an Olympic legend, Chanda Cheeseborough.
At the end of his junior year, he was elected as the new reigning Mr. Tennessee State University by the student body, all while earning his place on the Dean's List every semester. Hard work and steady diligence earned Johnson his undergraduate and graduate degree in Pre-Law by the end of 2015!
Involved in many different projects, Michael was determined to stay true to his ultimate dream, acting. He participated in college theatre plays and classes, earned lead roles in local short and independent films, and a multitude of modeling jobs.
Since graduation, Michael has honed in on his skills to create and produce original social media content while earning his JD in the meantime. After gaining national recognition and support, Michael built a social media fan base surpassing over 10K followers.
Michael continues to remain humble while working around the clock to produce substance-based content and work on his craft as an actor in Hollywood and an aspiring entertainment lawyer.- IMDb Mini Biography By: WME - Michael Johnson was born on Janurary 12, 1992 in Flint, MI. Michael blessed the movie screen with his role in Wild Sands (2013), Unconditional (2012), Selma (2014), and Radio Road (2016). Born the Oldest of 4 children, Michael Johnson spent most of his adolescent years taking care of his younger Sisters, Miyona & Kenisha, and his little brother Jakhi. Though he was raised in some of the roughest parts of inner city Flint, Michael's mother used sports as a way of steering him clear of drugs and bad company. She also placed a grand emphasis on the importance of cultivating his mind and convinced him that through education he could capture even the most elusive dreams and accomplishments. When he graduated from high school and moved to Nashville, TN in 2010, he was a Division I Track & Field recruit for Tennessee State University! Early in his educational upbringing, Johnson's active imagination, talkative nature, and need for laughs typically lead to him being reprimanded by his teachers and administrators. However, one thing teachers could not deny was his aptitude and ability to grasp knowledge, which eventually lead to Michael being acknowledged as a Gifted and Talented Student. While at Tennessee State, Michael excelled as a vital member of the Ohio Valley Conference's Top-3 Finalist every year with the Men's Track & Field Team; under the leadership of an Olympic Legend, Chanda Cheeseborough. At the beginning of his Senior Year, he was elected as the new reigning Mr. Tennessee State University by the student body, all while earning his place on the Dean's List every semester. Hard work and steady diligence earned Johnson his undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Psychology in just 3.5 years. After graduation, he immediately started to juggle Graduate School and began working for the Federal Government. Most recently, Michael completed his Master's Degree's in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law and now he is fiercely working on his Acting Career this summer dabbling in print modeling, appearing in music videos, TV shows, stage plays, etc. until he begins law school this fall. Traveling back and forth from cities like Atlanta, New York, and LA, Michael is determined to make everything work together for his good through Christ Jesus! Michael has hopes of becoming a Sports & Entertainment Lawyer to familiarize and protect himself in the business.- IMDb Mini Biography By: AMAX Talent Agency
- Nashville, TN, USA: Living and working,seeking role in TV show.
- God will always and forever be the GOAT, trust in him lean NOT on your own understanding. In ALL your ways acknowledge him, and he will direct your path.
I love the fact that acting allows me to be someone else besides myself; I've been imitating people since I was a toddler. There is so much more to the art than getting in front of a camera. You should learn something new as you progress.
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