Jimmy Johnson
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- July 16, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1989–2025 (37 Years)
- Total Credits
- 23 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Jimmy Johnson (Acting).
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[1] TMDB: James William Johnson, born July 16, 1943. Known for acting. 22 credits.
[2] IMDb: Jimmy Johnson, actor. Known for The Waterboy (1998), Funny People (2009), and The Shield (2002). Born July 16, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. Married Rhonda Rookmaaker since July 18, 1999. Previously married to Linda Kay Cooper.
[3] TMDB: Jimmy Johnson, actor. Work includes Top to Bottom 3, Broke Straight Boys, Prison Shower, DTLA, Johnny Rapid: Power Bottom, Boy Meats Boy, Street Trade, and Thick and Big 3.
[4] Wikipedia (Laurence Fishburne): Irrelevant to Jimmy Johnson (actor).
Name: Jimmy Johnson (also known as James William Johnson).
Birth Date: July 16, 1943.
Birth Place: Port Arthur, Texas, USA.
Profession: Actor.
Known Credits/Work: The Waterboy (1998), Funny People (2009), The Shield (2002), Top to Bottom 3, Broke Straight Boys, Prison Shower, DTLA, Johnny Rapid: Power Bottom, Boy Meats Boy, Street Trade, and Thick and Big 3.
Total Credits: 22.
Marital History: Married to Rhonda Rookmaaker since July 18, 1999; previously married to Linda Kay Cooper.
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Career overview
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Jimmy Johnson, who is also identified as James William Johnson, is an actor born on July 16, 1943, in Port Arthur, Texas, USA. His professional history in the industry includes 22 known credits. Regarding his personal life, Johnson has been married to Rhonda Rookmaaker since July 18, 1999, and he was previously married to Linda Kay Cooper.
His acting career features various roles across film and television. He is known for his appearances in the 1998 production The Waterboy, the 2002 series The Shield, and the 2009 film Funny People. Beyond these notable works, his filmography includes several other titles. These include Top to Bottom 3, Broke Straight Boys, Prison Shower, DTLA, Johnny Rapid: Power Bottom, Boy Meats Boy, Street Trade, and Thick and Big 3.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
23 titles- America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (2025) as Self
- NFL Icons (2021) as Self
- The Bowden Dynasty: Faith, Family, & Football (2017) as Self
- Before They Were Cowboys (2016) as Self
- Catholics vs. Convicts (2016) as Self
- Undeniable with Dan Patrick (2015) as Self
- Four Falls of Buffalo (2015) as Self (archive footage)
- The Bo You Don't Know (2015) as Self
- The Great Trade Robbery (2014) as Self
- History of the Miami Dolphins (2010) as Self
- Funny People (2009) as Jimmy Johnson
- The U (2009) as Self
- America's Game: The Super Bowl Champions (2006) as Self
- BCS Selection Show (2004)
- Shaq's All Star Comedy Roast 2: Emmitt Smith (2003) as Self
- NFL Greatest Games: Dallas Cowboys 1992 NFC Championship Game (2003) as Self
- The Shield (2002) as J.J.
- Survivor (2000) as Self - Contestant
- The Waterboy (1998) as Jimmy Johnson
- Arli$$ (1996) as Self
- The Jimmy Johnson Story (1994) as Self
- Coach (1989) as Self
- Coach (1989) as Fake Cop
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jimmy Johnson best known for?
Jimmy Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (2025), Four Falls of Buffalo (2015), Funny People (2009), The Shield (2002).
When and where was Jimmy Johnson born?
Jimmy Johnson was born on July 16, 1943 in Port Arthur, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Jimmy Johnson have?
Jimmy Johnson has accumulated over 23 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2025.
What is Jimmy Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Jimmy Johnson (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources provided: [1] TMDB: James William Johnson, born July 16, 1943. Known for acting. 22 credi...
Jimmy Johnson by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- The Shield (2002) as J.J. — aged about 58
- Four Falls of Buffalo (2015) as Self (archive footage) — aged about 71
- Survivor (2000) as Self - Contestant — aged about 56
- America's Team: The Gambler and His Cowboys (2025) as Self — aged about 81
- Arli$$ (1996) as Self — aged about 52
- Coach (1989) as Self — aged about 45
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