Biography
Who is Kenny Johnson?
Early life and education
Kenny Johnson was born in New Haven, Connecticut. He grew up on a large farm covering 30 acres in the town of Weathersfield, Vermont. During his time as a student at Central Connecticut State University, he participated in both football and basketball.
Before he found success in the entertainment industry, he worked as a professional model for agencies like Wilhelmina and Ford Models. This career required him to spend time living in Boston, Massachusetts, before he eventually relocated to Los Angeles, California, to pursue acting.
Acting career beginnings
His career in television began with commercials, including early advertisements for the brand LA Gear. Before landing major television roles, he gained experience with bit parts in shows such as Family Matters, Caroline in the City, and Sliders. He also appeared in the 1998 film Blade and the Hallmark Channel project Desolation Canyon.
A major turning point in his career came when he auditioned for the role of Curtis Lemansky on the series The Shield. Although he initially auditioned for a different part, the casting directors were impressed enough to offer him the role of Lemansky. His chemistry with the cast helped his character become a significant part of the first season.
Television and film roles
Following his work on The Shield, he appeared in multiple television programs including Cold Case, Saving Grace, and Sons of Anarchy, where he portrayed Herman Kozik. He also took on roles in Prime Suspect, Burn Notice, The Mentalist, and Dexter. In the drama Bates Motel, he played the character Caleb Calhoun across multiple seasons.
Between 2017 and 2024, he portrayed Officer Dominique Luca on the CBS series S.W.A.T. The show was inspired by the 2003 film of the same name and also drew inspiration from an earlier 1975 series. His work in film includes projects such as Few Options and the 2015 thriller Solace.
Personal life
Kenny Johnson married Cathleen Oveson on December 21, 2005. The couple has one child together, a daughter named Angelica Scarlet who was born in May 2009. She is also an actress and appeared alongside her father in the series S.W.A.T. Playing the character Kelly.
In 2018, he sustained injuries while filming a stunt involving a helicopter for S.W.A.T. He subsequently filed a lawsuit against the production company, Sony, which reached a private settlement in February 2023. Also, he has dyslexia and frequently speaks about the condition to help remove stigma.
Birthday and age
Kenny Johnson was born on July 13, 1963, which makes Kenny 63 years old today. That birthday falls under the Cancer sign. Kenny shares the date with 30 other famous people.
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