AJ JOHNSON

A Chat With The Outrageously Funny Comdian-Actor A.J. Johnson

A.J. Johnson is genuinely funny! Soaring to stardom when he starred as E.Z.E. in House Party 1 & 2, Johnson’s film career has included roles in box office hits like I Got The Hookup, The Player’s Club, How To Be A Player, B.A.P.S, Friday, Menace To Society, The Great White Hype, O, Lethal Weapon, Panthers and Hot Boyz. His television credits include The Twilight Zone, Malcolm & Eddie, The Jamie Foxx Show, Moesha, Martin, South Central and popular shows like BET’s Comic View and HBO’s Def Jam. Johnson has a unique style of humor and is considered by his peers as one of the top comedians in the business. He is delightfully entertaining, projecting social injustices through his acting. Johnson has also made a name for himself in theatre, appearing in popular stage plays such as Momma I’m Sorry and All Men Can’t Be Dogs.

RI: A.J, how are you doing?

A.J: I’m doing well.



RI: Where did you grow up?



A.J: Compton.





RI: What was it like growing up in Compton?



A.J: Scary. [Laughing] People always say bad things about Compton. It’s really crazy because Compton is no different from many other places.





RI: Like the O’ Jays said in the song “the world is a ghetto.”



[Laughing]





RI: How did you get started on the comedy scene?



A.J: What happened, I was invited by the late Robin Harris to crack some jokes at the Ramada Hotel where he was hosting comedy night. I went and got booed right off the stage. [Laughing]





RI: Audiences can be tough on new comics.



A.J: No joke. They booed the hell out of me. I thought it was a dream and that I would go home and wake up. It was real life. They didn’t just boo me off the stage they booed me out of the whole building. [Laugh] From there, I started hosting the talent show. The second year I did Def Comedy Jam. It was my first time on stage telling jokes. The jokes were coming back to back, and it felt good. A month or two later, I did Friday Night Lights at the Apollo. That was during the time when the old lady used to sit on the front row near the stage.





RI: I remember.



A.J: It was crazy. Everybody knew not to talk about the old lady. She sat in the same seat every time. Sinbad hosted the show that night. This one comedian went out and cracked on the old lady. Bad choice. Immediately the audience started booing him. I was backstage laughing my tail off. He was a professional, and I was an amateur. They booed him.





RI: Where you the kid who cracked jokes in school?



A.J: Yes. I was a class clown. I think I was born to be a class clown. It was fun making people laugh.





RI: Somewhere along the line you got into acting. Go ahead and tell us about that.



A.J: My father was a professional stuntman. He used to take my siblings and I to work as extras on the set. I got an agent and started going out to auditions. I connected with Ice Cube and did The Players Club and Friday. Ice Cube wanted to do Next Friday, but I told him to leave the movie alone. I felt it was a classic. He planned the movie anyway. I was supposed be in it but someone else was cast.





RI: Did you two have some sort of fall out?



A.J: Absolutely not. Cube is cool with me. I shot that movie nearly 15 years ago, and kids 13 and 14 years old still recognize me.





RI: What was it like on the set of The Players Club working with beauties like Lisa Raye, Monica Calhoun, Chrystale Wilson and Tracey Cherelle Jones?



A.J: It was cool. Charlie Murphy and I were having a ball. I didn’t know about him until we did the movie together. I made a joke about him looking like Eddie Murphy. He said that he was Eddie’s brother. [Laughing] I didn’t believe him at first. I thought he was joking.





RI: You were in Robert Townsend’s B*A*P*S with Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Natalie Deselle, Bernie Mac and Faizon Love around the same time, weren’t you?



A.J: Yes. I did B*A*P*S and Friday back to back. After that, I went on the road doing stage plays and comedy tours.





RI: Do you love the stage more than doing films?



A.J: I really enjoy doing plays and stand up. There are no double takes or cuts on the stage. It’s straight acting before a live audience. I love stand-up comedy and the stage. I don’t like driving from Corona to Los Angeles for auditions. [Laugh] Most of the movies I was cast in happened on the spot. One time a director stopped me while filming at the airport. He said he would pay me $1,000 to do a couple of jokes on the set. It wasn’t bad for five or six jokes.

[Laughing]


RI: Any new projects in the works?

A.J: I’m supposed begin working on a new Tyler Perry production in January. I’m waiting on the confirmation call now.


RI: Are you married?


A.J: My wife’s name is Lexis. We have 5 kids (Antoinette, La - raw image magazine

Press Release
Comedian AJ Johnson talks with SPATE TV
Comedian AJ Johnson got a chance to clown around with the host of SPATE TV Madman

Date Released: 04/23/2007
SPATE TV a division of SPATE magazine got a chance to talk with comedian AJ Johnson up and coming things. The host of SPATE TV Madman was taken off guard by AJ's funny comments. They go back and forward trying to make each other laugh. It got a little crazy. On SPATE TV you can catch the latest interviews with celebrities and up and coming talent. For those that may not know AJ Johnson he has made appearances in such movies as Friday and The Players Club. He has also appeared on BET on many occasions. "The interview was really fun to do because im a big AJ Johnson fan and he was a really cool person. We laughed together and used foul language it was great", Madman says laughing. If you would like to catch the video it is available on the SPATE magazine site or www.youtube.com/spatetv.

About SPATE Magazine
SPATE magazine is an urban life style magazine with a spiritual side. We interview some of todays top rap artists and singers. We have editorials on staying motivated and creating plans to make your dreams come true. SPATE started as an emagazine the quickly grew into a respected print publication. With tons of business partnerships coming in SPATE magazine is growing at an alarming rate. SPATE magazine is available for download and print. Also, there is SPATE TV where they take all the interviews and post them for the readers to see. SPATE magazine plans to expand in many different fields of entertainment such as films, DVD's, Clothing, real estate, finance, video games and much more. With interviews with such artists as 50 cents G-Unit, Camron's Dipset, Pitbull, Kay Slay, Karina Pasian, Styles P, Sha Stimuli, Mysonne, Aaron Reid, AJ Johnson, Dame Grease, Khia, Ronin Ro, Easy Mo Bee, Ras Kass and many more.


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A Chat With The Outrageously Funny Comedian-Actor A.J. Johnson

A.J. Johnson is genuinely funny! Soaring to stardom when he starred as E.Z.E. in House Party 1 & 2, Johnson’s film career has included roles in box office hits like I Got The Hookup, The Player’s Club, How To Be A Player, B.A.P.S, Friday, Menace To Society, The Great White Hype, O, Lethal Weapon, Panthers and Hot Boyz.

His television credits include The Twilight Zone, Malcolm & Eddie, The Jamie Foxx Show, Moesha, Martin, South Central and popular shows like BET’s Comic View and HBO’s Def Jam. Johnson has a unique style of humor and is considered by his peers as one of the top comedians in the business.

He is delightfully entertaining, projecting social injustices through his acting. Johnson has also made a name for himself in theatre, appearing in popular stage plays such as Momma I’m Sorry and All Men Can’t Be Dogs.

RI: A.J, how are you doing?
A.J: I’m doing well.
RI: Where did you grow up?
A.J: Compton.
RI: What was it like growing up in Compton?
A.J: Scary. [Laughing] People always say bad things about Compton. It’s really crazy because Compton is no different from many other places.
RI: Like the O’ Jays said in the song “the world is a ghetto.”
[Laughing]

RI: How did you get started on the comedy scene?
A.J: What happened, I was invited by the late Robin Harris to crack some jokes at the Ramada Hotel where he was hosting comedy night. I went and got booed right off the stage. [Laughing]
RI: Audiences can be tough on new comics.
A.J: No joke. They booed the hell out of me. I thought it was a dream and that I would go home and wake up. It was real life. They didn’t just boo me off the stage they booed me out of the whole building. [Laugh] From there, I started hosting the talent show. The second year I did Def Comedy Jam. It was my first time on stage telling jokes. The jokes were coming back to back, and it felt good. A month or two later, I did Friday Night Lights at the Apollo. That was during the time when the old lady used to sit on the front row near the stage.
RI: I remember.
A.J: It was crazy. Everybody knew not to talk about the old lady. She sat in the same seat every time. Sinbad hosted the show that night. This one comedian went out and cracked on the old lady. Bad choice. Immediately the audience started booing him. I was backstage laughing my tail off. He was a professional, and I was an amateur. They booed him.
RI: Where you the kid who cracked jokes in school?
A.J: Yes. I was a class clown. I think I was born to be a class clown. It was fun making people laugh.
RI: Somewhere along the line you got into acting. Go ahead and tell us about that.
A.J: My father was a professional stuntman. He used to take my siblings and I to work as extras on the set. I got an agent and started going out to auditions. I connected with Ice Cube and did The Players Club and Friday. Ice Cube wanted to do Next Friday, but I told him to leave the movie alone. I felt it was a classic. He planned the movie anyway. I was supposed be in it but someone else was cast.
RI: Did you two have some sort of fall out?

A.J: Absolutely not. Cube is cool with me. I shot that movie nearly 15 years ago, and kids 13 and 14 years old still recognize me.
RI: What was it like on the set of The Players Club working with beauties like Lisa Raye, Monica Calhoun, Chrystale Wilson and Tracey Cherelle Jones?
A.J: It was cool. Charlie Murphy and I were having a ball. I didn’t know about him until we did the movie together. I made a joke about him looking like Eddie Murphy. He said that he was Eddie’s brother. [Laughing] I didn’t believe him at first. I thought he was joking.
RI: You were in Robert Townsend’s B*A*P*S with Halle Berry, Martin Landau, Natalie Deselle, Bernie Mac and Faizon Love around the same time, weren’t you?
A.J: Yes. I did B*A*P*S and Friday back to back. After that, I went on the road doing stage plays and comedy tours.
RI: Do you love the stage more than doing films?
A.J: I really enjoy doing plays and stand up. There are no double takes or cuts on the stage. It’s straight acting before a live audience. I love stand-up comedy and the stage. I don’t like driving from Corona to Los Angeles for auditions. [Laugh] Most of the movies I was cast in happened on the spot. One time a director stopped me while filming at the airport. He said he would pay me $1,000 to do a couple of jokes on the set. It wasn’t bad for five or six jokes.
[Laughing]
RI: Any new projects in the works?
A.J: I’m supposed begin working on a new Tyler Perry production in January. I’m waiting on the confirmation call now.
RI: Are you married?
A.J: My wife’s name is Lexis. We have 5 kids (Antoinette, Latasha, Brejon, Chris and Brandon) and two grand kids (Denise and Lil Willie).
RI: Is there anyone you would like to work with in the future?

A.J: I’d like to work with Martin Lawrence, Tommy Davidson and J. Anthon - RI

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April 30, 2008

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AJ will be joining WBO-USBA-NABA/NABO 2 Time Heavyweight Champion
Shannon Briggs, recording artist Chocolate Thai, Comedian/Actor Joe Torry and, NFL stars Stephen Davis and Rod Coleman and recording artist/actor Ja Rule and Carl Thomas as the new edition to KOENT Comedy Zone Comedian/Actor AJ Johnson of Knockout Entertainment and Sports Management, a role the company believes will produce and generate fans national and international.

President of Knockout Entertainment, Mike B, had this to say on the new
addition to his team; .It is an honor and a pleasure to have AJ as
Knockout Entertainments BIG SCREEN MOTION PICTURE NEXT BIG THING. As a company getting ready to shake up the Entertainment industry, it is imperative to have entity like AJ on board. To accommodate the likeness of Carl Thomas, Shannon Briggs, Ja Rule and Michael Blackson. Stay tuned for AJ debut movie release THE GREATEST COME BACK DOCUMENTOR, it’s obvious that although AJ is a young man, his acting roots run deep.

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in ensuring their clients have the choice of an extensive list of individuals from all
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AJ is a season veteran and world class actor, artist/comedian ready for the world to hear once again.

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Anthony (A.J.) Johnson took his first steps in show business while working as an extra stunt man with his father Eddie Johnson. Being in the background as a stunt man, thrilled A.J. However, there were better things awaiting this quick-witted young man.

One evening during the fall of 1989, A.J. had the good fortune to use his wit on a great comedian he really respected Robin Harris, who told him he should get on the stage and try out comedy. Once A.J. got his nerves up to perform, he has kept his audiences laughing ever since.

This young talented kid out of Compton has caught the eye of the industry people. Dr. Dre immediately utilized A.J. in his smash hit video “Dre Day” as Sleazy E. A.J. started his road to fame by appearing on “Showtime at the Apollo,” BET’s Comic View,” and “HBO’s Def Jam”. He has been featured in box office hits “I Got The Hookup,” “Player’s Club,” “How To Be A Player,” “BAPS,” “Friday,” “House Party 1 & 2,” “Menace To Society,” “O,” “Lethal Weapon,” and “Panthers”. His television credits include, “The Jamie Foxx Show,” “Martin,” “South Central” and numerous national running commercials.

A.J. is described as boyish and is considered by his peers as one of the top comedians in the business of comedy. He appeals to young and old. Genuinely, FUNNY!! He possesses the natural ability to make you laugh at and with him. A.J. is a performer who must be seen to believe. A.J. currently resides in Corona, CA with his wife Lexis Johnson and their children.

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FILMS / STAGE PLAYS
• Hot Boys (Lead) No Limit Films
• All Men Can’t Be Dogs - T.J. Hemphill
• Foolish (Lead) No Limit Films
• Momma I’m Sorry - Michael Matthews
• I Got the Hook Up (Lead) Dimension/Miramax Films
• Fraternity Boys - Principal Philippians 4:13 Productions
• Players Club (Lead) - New Line Cinema
• Pookie Watson (Lead) Incriminating Pictures/SLBG
• How To Be A Player (Lead) Island Pictures
• The Great White Hype (Featured) Twentieth Century Fox
• BAPS (Lead) Island Pictures/New Line Cinema
• Friday (Co-Star) New Line Cinema
• House Party I and II (Co-Star) New Line Cinema
• Menace to Society (Featured) New Line Cinema
• “O” (Featured) Trimark
• Baller Blockin’ (Co-Star) Cash Money Films
• Lethal Weapon (Featured) Warner Bros.
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TELEVISION
• The Jamie Foxx Show (Guest Star) WSN
• Martin (Guest Star - recurring) FOX
• Showtime at the Apollo (Guest Star)
• Comic - HBO
• Malcolm and Eddie (Recurring) UPN
• Going for Mine – Pilot (Series Regular) FOX
• BET’s Comic View (Guest Star/Comic) BET
• Def Comedy Jam (Introducing Host) HBO
• Russell Simmons’ Comedy Jam (Guest Star/Comic) HBO
• Panther (Featured) Polygram Pictu - KNOCKOUT ENTERTAINMENT

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Comedian AJ Johnson talks with SPATE TV

Comedian AJ Johnson got a chance to clown around with the host of SPATE TV Madman

Date Released: 04/23/2007

SPATE TV a division of SPATE magazine got a chance to talk with comedian AJ Johnson up and coming things. The host of SPATE TV Madman was taken off guard by AJ's funny comments.

They go back and forward trying to make each other laugh. It got a little crazy. On SPATE TV you can catch the latest interviews with celebrities and up and coming talent. For those that may not know AJ Johnson he has made appearances in such movies as Friday and The Players Club. He has also appeared on BET on many occasions. "The interview was really fun to do because im a big AJ Johnson fan and he was a really cool person.

We laughed together and used foul language it was great", Madman says laughing. If you would like to catch the video it is available on the SPATE magazine site or www.youtube.com/spatetv.

About SPATE Magazine
SPATE magazine is an urban life style magazine with a spiritual side. We interview some of todays top rap artists and singers.

We have editorials on staying motivated and creating plans to make your dreams come true. SPATE started as an emagazine the quickly grew into a respected print publication. With tons of business partnerships coming in SPATE magazine is growing at an alarming rate. SPATE magazine is available for download and print. Also, there is SPATE TV where they take all the interviews and post them for the readers to see.

SPATE magazine plans to expand in many different fields of entertainment such as films,
DVD's, Clothing, real estate, finance, video games and much more. With interviews with such artists as 50 cents G-Unit, Camron's Dipset, Pitbull, Kay Slay, Karina Pasian, Styles P, Sha Stimuli, Mysonne, Aaron Reid, AJ Johnson, Dame Grease, Khia, Ronin Ro, Easy Mo Bee, Ras Kass and many more.

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A J Johnson

In the recent years, audience is more interested in comedy shows than serious dramas and plays. Comedy, in its real term, arouses laughter and fun. In plays or in film shows, comedy is entertained as one of the most important items. So, it is natural to use comedy in the American shows. A J Johnson is one of such comic actors who gained popularity in course of his acting career. He, though was a comedian, could act according to the situation

He started with some of the films, which made high success in the history of the comedy. Anthony Johnson, who is an Afro- American actor and comedian, started his career in the early 1990s. This was his first film, which is known as the House Party. A J Johnson after this comedian role carried on his career in the urban films. Here he projected the social injustice through his acting. The House Party is a comedy film released by New Line Cinema. First few days the film attracted crowd but with the role becoming type and rigid, people found it difficult to understand.

The film was written and directed by Reginald Hudlin as his Harvard University film school thesis. The thesis was a great success, which portrayed the leading role of his film as a comic character. House Party debuted at the 1990 Sundance Film Festival in January, where it won two awards in the dramatic category. The story revolves a house party, which was thrown by Play who invited Kid. Kid was grounded by his father and has to find a way to sneak out of the house and attend the party. The story itself was a funny one. A J Johnson In tells that he also worked in Dr. Dre's video Dre Day. It is a single music by Dr.Dre, which was released in 1993. It failed to match the popularity of Dre's earlier hit, Nuthin But a G Thang. His creation is a parody of rapper Eazy-E. He also appeared in the classics of 1995 Los Angeles based film Friday as Ezal. Wikipedia

A J Johnson was written on February 06, 2008 posted in Celebrities and tag Celebrities
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