Ralph Johnson

Known for

Acting

Born

July 4, 1951 (age 75)

Birthplace

Los Angeles, California, USA

Biography

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.

Best known work

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

2003

Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band

1978

K-Pops!

2026

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

2026

Mr. Robinson

2015

That's the Way of the World

1975

Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux

1997

Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre

2005

Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert

1982

FireAid Benefit Concert

2025

Filmography

2026
Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)
as Self
2026
K-Pops!
as Earth, Wind & Fire
2025
A Grammy Salute to Earth, Wind & Fire Live: The 21st Night of September
as Self
2025
FireAid Benefit Concert
as Self (Earth, Wind & Fire)
2020
VERZUZTV
as Self [Earth, Wind & Fire] (1 episode)
2015
Mr. RobinsonTV
as Ralph Johnson (1 episode)
2005
Chicago and Earth, Wind & Fire - Live at the Greek Theatre
2004
Earth, Wind & Fire
as Himself
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres ShowTV
as Self - Musical Guest (1 episode)
2002
CMT CrossroadsTV
as Self (2 episodes)
2001
Earth Wind & Fire: Shining Stars
as self
1997
Earth, Wind & Fire: Live at Montreux
as vocals, percussion
1982
Earth, Wind & Fire in Concert
as Percussion
1980
The Sensational Shocking Wonderful Wacky 70's
as Self - Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
as Earth, Wind & Fire
1978
Rock 'n' Roll Sports Classic
as Self
1975
That's the Way of the World
as Band Member (uncredited)
1921
Jesse James as the Outlaw
as Judge Bowman
1921
Jesse James Under the Black Flag
as Judge Bowman