Keith Johnson (actor)

Keith N. Johnson (born February 19, 1953) is an American actor best known for his performances at the Arena Stage in Washington D.C. and for his small roles in films such as Major League II and Homicide.

Keith Johnson
Born (1953-02-19) February 19, 1953
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Occupation(s)Stage, film, television actor

Early life

Though he was born in Washington, D.C., Johnson spent his childhood in Blythewood, South Carolina.

Career

On television, Johnson appeared in two episodes of Homicide: Life on the Street from 1993 to 1995.[1]

Johnson earned critical acclaim for his performances in the theatrical productions such as The Piano Lesson, Fences, Driving Miss Daisy, and the world premiere of Zora Neale Hurston's Polk County and for his participation in musical plays with such artists as Olu Dara, Diane McIntyre, and Trazana Beverly. He played Willie Brown in a musical production of Blues Journey at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In August Wilson's Fences he played Gabriel to Bill Cobbs' Troy.[2]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
1986 Good to Go Parking Lot Attendant
1988 Clara's Heart Farley Uncredited
1991 Homicide Captain's Driver
1994 Major League II Vaughn's Valet
1994 Crooklyn Cornell
2015 Song for Someone Prison guard #2 Music video

Television
Year Title Role Notes
1993, 1994 Homicide: Life on the Street Uniform Officer #1 2 episodes
2004 The Wire Desk Sergeant Episode: "Slapstick"

References
  1. Kalat, David P. (1998-07-15). Homicide: Life on the Streets--the Unofficial Companion. Macmillan. ISBN 978-1-58063-021-4.
  2. Richards, David (1990-04-27). "THE POWERFUL CONFINES OF 'FENCES'". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved 2023-06-08.


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