Kirk Johnson
- Known For
- Acting
- Active Years
- 1952–1999 (48 Years)
- Total Credits
- 12 credits in database
Biography
Kirk Johnson is an entertainer whose work includes acting and credits listed across movie and television databases. Also known by the name Kirky J, his acting work includes appearances in The Medicine Show, released in 2001, and Prince and the New Power Generation: Diamonds. His credits also include Dick Johnson Is. As an active member of Paisley Park Studios starting in 1990, his involvement in the entertainment field encompassed being a dancer, choreographer for NPG, and moving to the production side in 1993. He also created Kitchen Records to record his own music and artists such as Walter Chancellor, Jr. and Fonky Bald Heads, and later took over the drum chair for Prince in 1996, contributing percussion and programming to releases.
Career overview
Kirk Johnson is known in the entertainment field as a drummer, producer, performer, and dancer. Also known as Kirky J, he has been an active member of Paisley Park Studios since 1990. During the 1990s, Johnson was involved in almost all aspects of Prince's musical journey. He began as a dancer and choreographer for NPG before moving to the production side in 1993. During this time, he also created Kitchen Records to record his own music as well as artists such as Walter Chancellor, Junior, and Fonky Bald Heads. In 1996, Johnson took over the drum chair for Prince and appeared on releases including Diamonds and Pearls providing percussion, The Gold Experience providing programming, and Sy.
In the realm of acting and film credits, Johnson is known for work including The Medicine Show from 2001, Prince and the New Power Generation: Diamonds, and Dick Johnson Is. His known credits total twelve, and he is recognized as an actor with personal profile information tracked on major reference platforms including The Movie Database and IMDb.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Prince: Rave Un2 the Year 2000 (1999)
- Prince: Beautiful Strange (1998) as Self
- Prince: The Sacrifice Of Victor (1994)
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
- Prince: The Ryde Dyvine (1992)
- Prince and the N.P.G.: Diamonds and Pearls Video Collection (1992)
- Prince & The New Power Generation: Live at Glam Slam (1992) as Self
- Prince and the New Power Generation: Gett Off (1991)
- Graffiti Bridge (1990) as Kid's Band
- Prince in Japan '90 (1990)
- Today (1952) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kirk Johnson best known for?
Kirk Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Late Show with David Letterman (1993), The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992), Graffiti Bridge (1990), Today (1952).
How many credits does Kirk Johnson have?
Kirk Johnson has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1952 to 1999.
What is Kirk Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Kirk Johnson is an entertainer whose work includes acting and credits listed across movie and television databases. Also known by the name Kirky J, his acting work includes appearances in The Medicine Show, released in 2001, and Prince and the New Power Generation: Diamonds. His credits also include Dick Johnson Is. As...
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