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Carlton Johnson(1934-1986)

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Carlton Johnson was born on 7 August 1934 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. He was an actor, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), The Wiz (1978) and Doctor Detroit (1983). He died on 22 December 1986 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornAugust 7, 1934
DiedDecember 22, 1986(52)
BornAugust 7, 1934
DiedDecember 22, 1986(52)
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Known for

John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in The Blues Brothers (1980)
The Blues Brothers
7.9
  • Additional Crew
  • 1980
Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russell in The Wiz (1978)
The Wiz
5.6
  • Head Winkie
  • 1978
Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Donna Dixon, Lynn Whitfield, and Lydia Lei in Doctor Detroit (1983)
Doctor Detroit
5.2
  • Players Ball Dancer
  • 1983
Carol Burnett in The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
The Carol Burnett Show
8.7
TV Series
  • Dancer
  • Juror
  • 'Sundance'
  • Airplane Passenger
  • Arcade Goer
  • Bar Patron
  • Bass Singer
  • Binky
  • Blubbermint Gum Singer
  • Clorinda-Boy
  • Cowboy
  • Diner Patron
  • Fan
  • Jebson
  • Juggler
  • Man at Dance
  • Man playing the Tom-Toms
  • Passerby
  • Reporter
  • Restaurant Goer
  • Rockstar
  • Sailor Spectator
  • Saloon Patron
  • Self - The Ernie Flatt Dancers
  • Serviceman
  • Surfer
  • Tourist
  • Vaudeville Performer(uncredited)

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  • Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Donna Dixon, Lynn Whitfield, and Lydia Lei in Doctor Detroit (1983)
    Doctor Detroit
    5.2
    • Players Ball Dancer
    • 1983
  • Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russell in The Wiz (1978)
    The Wiz
    5.6
    • Head Winkie
    • 1978
  • Carol Burnett in The Carol Burnett Show (1967)
    The Carol Burnett Show
    8.7
    TV Series
    • Dancer
    • Surfer
    • Binky ...
    • 1969–1978
  • Cher (1975)
    Cher
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Dancer (uncredited)
    • 1975
  • Shirley MacLaine and John McMartin in Sweet Charity (1969)
    Sweet Charity
    6.9
    • Dancer (uncredited)
    • 1969
  • Fred Astaire, Petula Clark, Don Francks, and Tommy Steele in Finian's Rainbow (1968)
    Finian's Rainbow
    6.1
    • Sharecropper (uncredited)
    • 1968
  • Fred Astaire and Barrie Chase in The Hollywood Palace (1964)
    The Hollywood Palace
    8.1
    TV Series
    • Dancer (uncredited)
    • 1966

Additional Crew



  • Can You Feel Me Dancing? (1986)
    Can You Feel Me Dancing?
    6.4
    TV Movie
    • choreographer
    • 1986
  • Dan Aykroyd, Fran Drescher, Donna Dixon, Lynn Whitfield, and Lydia Lei in Doctor Detroit (1983)
    Doctor Detroit
    5.2
    • choreographer
    • 1983
  • John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd in The Blues Brothers (1980)
    The Blues Brothers
    7.9
    • In the opening credits, the choreographer is the first crew member named.
    • choreographer
    • 1980
  • Michael Jackson, Diana Ross, Ted Ross, and Nipsey Russell in The Wiz (1978)
    The Wiz
    5.6
    • assistant choreographer
    • 1978

Personal details

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  • Born
    • August 7, 1934
    • Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • Died
    • December 22, 1986
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(pneumonia)
  • Other works
    Stage musical: Kiss Me, Kate - as a member of the Singing Ensemble, Los Angeles Civic Light Opera Association

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