
Known for
Acting
Born
January 31, 1966
Birthplace
Compton, California, USA
Died
September 5, 2021 (aged 55)
Anthony Johnson (February 1, 1966 – September 6, 2021), sometimes credited as A. J. Johnson, was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as "Ezal” in the 1995 comedy film Friday.
Born in Compton, California, his father Eddie Smith was a stuntman and a co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association. Johnson had credited his father for helping him enter the film industry, by getting him to work in film productions. He had also credited the comedian Robin Harris for helping him earlier on in his career as a stand-up comedian and giving him another chance even when he was jeered for his bad performance.
Johnson began acting in his early twenties. In 1990, he landed a sta...
2022
as Kenny
2019
as Blue
2018
as Cousin Tino
2018
as Wash Manager
2017
as Lollipop
2012
as Mouse
2006
2006
as Tick Tack
2004
as Cousin E (as A.J. Johnson)
2004
as Roscoe
2004
as Himself
2003
as Coach
2002
as Hank Conrad
2001
as Dell
2000
as Fast Eddie
2000
as Pee Wee
1999
as Himself
1998
as Blue
1998
as Doorman
1998
as L'il Man
1997
as Spootie
1997
as James
1996
1996
as Sultan’s Valet
1996