Kenny Johnson
Biography
Kenny Johnson is an American actor, producer, and former model. Born on July 13, 1963, in New Haven, Connecticut, he is known for his work in various television dramas. Johnson has portrayed notable characters in series such as The Shield, Pensacola: Wings of Gold, Saving Grace, and S.W.A.T. He has also had recurring roles in TV shows including Sons of Anarchy, Prime Suspect, Chicago Fire, Bates Motel, and Secrets and Lies. With a career spanning multiple genres, Johnson has accumulated 59 known credits in acting.
Career overview
Kenny Johnson is an American actor known for his work in television dramas. He has portrayed a variety of characters throughout his career, including Detective Curtis Lemansky on The Shield, Butch "Burner" Barnes in Pensacola: Wings of Gold, Detective "Ham" Dewey on Saving Grace, and Dominique Luca on the CBS series S.W.A.T.
Johnson has also had recurring roles on several television series, including Sons of Anarchy, Prime Suspect (US), Chicago Fire, Bates Motel, and Secrets and Lies. His extensive experience in television has led to numerous credits in the acting field.
Kenny Johnson's acting career spans over five decades, with a total of 59 known credits. He was born in New Haven, Connecticut, USA, and has worked in the entertainment industry as an actor and producer.
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62 titles- Nine Ball (2023) as Nicky
- Mayor of Kingstown (2021) as Charlie
- FBI: International (2021) as Dean Bartlett
- Howl (2021)
- S.W.A.T. (2017) as Dominique Luca
- Check Point (2017) as Roy
- Check Point (2017) Producer
- Run the Tide (2016) as Bo
- No Stranger Pilgrims (2016) as Olly
- No Stranger Pilgrims (2016) Producer
- Chicago Med (2015) Director
- Secrets and Lies (2015) as Danny Voss
- Solace (2015) as David Raymond
- Blue (2015) as Murphy
- Bates Motel (2013) as Caleb Calhoun
- Motive (2013) as Doug Slater
- Timmy Muldoon and the Search for the Shadoweyes Bandit (2013) as Shotgun Lenny
- Chicago Fire (2012) as Tommy Welch
- Prime Suspect (2011) as Matt Webb
- Few Options (2011) as Frank Connor
- Covert Affairs (2010) as James Decker
- Castle (2009) as Mr. Harden
- NCIS: Los Angeles (2009) as Tommy Boyd
- Lie to Me (2009) as Malcolm Hessler
- The Mentalist (2008) as Greg Tayback
- Sons of Anarchy (2008) as Herman Kozik
- I Heard the Mermaids Singing (2008) as Al
- Burn Notice (2007) as Tyler Gray
- Saving Grace (2007) as Ham Dewey
- The Ungodly (2007) as Officer Murphy
- Dexter (2006) as U.S. Marshal Cooper
- Dexter (2006) as Max Clayton
- Aquaman (2006) as Sheriff
- The Shield: Wrap Day (2006) as Self
- Aquaman (2006) as Sheriff
- The Veteran (2006) as Jimmy Joe
- Desolation Canyon (2006) as Press Reynolds
- Zzyzx (2006) as Lou
- Cold Case (2003) as Joseph Shaw
- The Shield (2002) as Curtis Lemansky
- Smallville (2001) as Tommy Lee
- One on One (2001) as Brandon
- Under Heavy Fire (2001) as Jimmy Joe
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Randy Bolen
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Sean Riggs
- Blade (1998) as Heatseeking Dennis
- Major League: Back to the Minors (1998) as Lance Pere
- Archibald the Rainbow Painter (1998)
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Brian McDonald
- Pensacola: Wings of Gold (1997) as Burner
- Sins of the Mind (1997) as Anders
- Arli$$ (1996) as Rad
- Pacific Blue (1996) as Deke
- Sliders (1995) as Slain Skater
- Caroline in the City (1995) as Blair
- Red Shoe Diaries 4: Auto Erotica (1994) as Tracer (archive footage)
- At Home with the Webbers (1993) as Chuck
- Red Shoe Diaries (1992) as Tracer
- Shades of L.A. (1990)
- The Forbidden Dance (1990) as Dave
- Mirage (1990) as Greg
- Family Matters (1989) as Gorgeous Waiter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kenny Johnson best known for?
Kenny Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mayor of Kingstown (2021), FBI: International (2021), S.W.A.T. (2017), Chicago Med (2015).
When and where was Kenny Johnson born?
Kenny Johnson was born on July 13, 1963 in New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
How many credits does Kenny Johnson have?
Kenny Johnson has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2023.
What is Kenny Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Kenny Johnson is an American actor, producer, and former model. Born on July 13, 1963, in New Haven, Connecticut, he is known for his work in various television dramas. Johnson has portrayed notable characters in series such as The Shield, Pensacola: Wings of Gold, Saving Grace, and S.W.A.T. He has also had recurring r...