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Ralph Johnson

Acting Born Jul 4, 1951 Los Angeles, California, USA 19 credits
19
Total Credits
2026
106 Years Career Span
6
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Ralph Johnson works in acting. Born July 4, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Archytele tracks 19 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Die Hard

as Self - Musical Guest

CMT Crossroads

as Self
Film

Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)

as Self
Film

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

as Earth, Wind & Fire

Goof Troop

as Himself

Neues aus Uhlenbusch

as vocals, percussion

Frequent co-stars

Maurice White 2 shared titles
Philip Bailey 2 shared titles
Verdine White 2 shared titles
Peter Frampton 1 shared title
Barry Gibb 1 shared title
Robin Gibb 1 shared title
Maurice Gibb 1 shared title
Frankie Howerd 1 shared title
Paul Nicholas 1 shared title
Donald Pleasence 1 shared title

Career timeline

K-Pops!Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
FireAid Benefit ConcertA Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
VERZUZ
Mr. Robinson
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
Earth, Wind & Fire
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
CMT Crossroads
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club BandRock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
That's the Way of the World
Jesse James as the OutlawJesse James Under the Black Flag

Full Filmography

19 titles
  • The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003) as Self - Musical Guest
  • CMT Crossroads (2002) as Self
  • VERZUZ (2020) as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire]
  • K-Pops! (2026) as Earth, Wind & Fire
  • Mr. Robinson (2015) as Ralph Johnson
  • Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026) as Self
  • Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978) as Earth, Wind & Fire
  • FireAid Benefit Concert (2025) as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
  • The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's (1980) as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
  • That's the Way of the World (1975) as Band Member (uncredited)
  • Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars (2001) as self
  • Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert (1982) as Percussion
  • Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic (1978) as Self
  • A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September (2025) as Self
  • Earth, Wind & Fire (2004) as Himself
  • Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux (1997) as vocals, percussion
  • Jesse James as the Outlaw (1921) as Judge Bowman
  • Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre (2005)
  • Jesse James Under the Black Flag (1921) as Judge Bowman

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Ralph Johnson best known for?

Ralph Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Die Hard (1988), CMT Crossroads (2002), Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World) (2026), Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (1978).

When and where was Ralph Johnson born?

Ralph Johnson was born on July 4, 1951 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

How many credits does Ralph Johnson have?

Ralph Johnson has accumulated over 19 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1921 to 2026.

What is Ralph Johnson's background in cinema and television?

Ralph Randolph Johnson (born July 4, 1951) is an American singer, songwriter, musician, and producer. He is a member and percussionist of the funk/soul/disco band Earth, Wind & Fire.