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Anthony Johnson Biography – Anthony Johnson Wiki

Anthony “AJ” Johnson was an American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Ezal, a drug addict and thief who unintentionally interrupts a heist, in the 1995 movie “Friday,” starring Ice Cube. His other film credits, sometimes as A.J. Johnson, include “House Party” (1990), “Menace II Society” (1993), and “B.A.P.S.” (1997).

He appeared in nearly 50 films and TV shows, including “Moesha,” “Martin,” “Malcolm & Eddie,” “The Players Club” and “I Got the Hook Up” and its sequel. It’s also rumored Johnson was cast to reprise his role in the upcoming “Last Friday.”

In addition to performing standup comedy and acting in movies, Johnson said in 2013 that he had also appeared in plays, and expressed a desire to return to the stage. He said: “It’s like doing standup. I love it. I love the theater. That’s where I’m going back.”

Johnson said that Robin Harris, an actor and comedian who also appeared in “House Party,” had helped him early in his career, including by giving one of his first shots at doing standup. He said in a 2013 interview: “I did about three minutes and got booed. He told me to go home and make up some jokes. I came back, and the rest is history.”

Anthony Johnson Age

Johnson was born on February 1, 1966, and grew up in Compton, California. He died on September 6, 2021, in Los Angeles, California. He was 55.

Anthony Johnson Wife

Anthony Johnson was married to his wife, Lexis Jones Mason.

Anthony Johnson Children

Anthony Johnson had three children.

Anthony Johnson Family

His father, Eddie Smith, was a stuntman and a founder of the Black Stuntmen’s Association. In a 2013 interview for a YouTube series called “Conversations of an Actor,” Johnson said his father worked with Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and other stars. His father, he said, helped him get his start in the industry by getting him involved in work behind the scenes. Anthony Johnson is survived by his wife, Lexis, and three children, as well as a brother, Edward Smith, and a sister, Sheila.

Anthony Johnson Death

Actor and comedian Anthony “AJ” Johnson died at the age of 55 on September 20, 2021, in a hospital in Los Angeles County, California. His death was confirmed by his agent, LyNea Bell, and the county medical examiner’s office. According to a family member, A.J. was found unresponsive in a store in Los Angeles and rushed to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead. A cause of death was not provided.

Bell told The Hollywood Reporter in a statement: “We lost an icon. He will be greatly missed. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold. We will be in constant prayer for his entire family including his wife Lexis, three children, brother Edward ‘Peanut’ Smith, sister Sheila, and lifetime manager and friend Mike D. Please give them the time they need to process and grieve such a huge loss.”

His representative told TMZ: “Our BH Talent family is saddened about the loss of an amazing iconic legend in comedy, our client and friend Anthony “AJ” Johnson.” We are praying for all those that were touched by his comedy, acting, but most of all his life. We are especially praying for his beloved Wife, Children, Siblings and Manager.”

Bell said in a statement to The Los Angeles Times: “The world of Comedy has truly been shaken, again. Our BH Talent family is heartbroken about the loss of the iconic legend of stage and screen Mr. Anthony ‘AJ’ Johnson. He has left with us amazing memories of his laughter, dynamic acting skills, but most of all his enormous personality and heart of gold.”

She continued on Instagram, posting a photo of the comedian and writing, “My hearts hurts.. this one right here. The world lost an icon. a legend..R.I.P. A.J. Johnson.. you will be missed by many on so many levels.”

Following the news of the actor’s death, actors and performers paid tribute to him on social media. Ice Cube, who co-wrote and starred in Friday, wrote on Twitter: “Sad to wake up to the news about AJ Johnson passing away. Naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. Sorry I couldn’t bring your character Ezal back to the big screen in Last Friday…”

A GoFundMe page has been set up by his wife Lexis Jones Masonto to raise money for his home-going service and to support his children and grandchildren. “One of our favorite and beloved comedians, A.J. Johnson has gone to be with the Lord. Please help us by donating for his homegoing service and ongoing support for his children and grandchildren,” the GoFundMe says. “We want to honor him the way he deserves.”

Anthony Johnson Cause of Death

Anthony Johnson’s cause of death was not revealed.

Anthony Johnson Heart Attack

In July 2009, it was reported that comedian and actor Anthony “AJ” Johnson had a heart attack at LaGuardia Airport in New York on his way to a comedy show. In a 2018 interview with VladTV, AJ Johnson said he had a panic attack due to a combination of factors which led to the plane being landed and paramedics called to the scene.

Anthony Johnson Net Worth

Actor Anthony Johnson’s net worth is estimated to be $500,000.