Quick Facts
Born:
1985-10-05
Birthplace:
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Credits:
20 Total Roles
Matt Johnson
Acting
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Biography
Matt Johnson is a Canadian filmmaker, director, writer, producer, editor, and actor. His work includes his feature film directorial debut, The Dirties (2013), which premiered at Slamdance; his second feature film, Operation Avalanche (2016), which premiered at Sundance; and his third feature film, BlackBerry (2023), which premiered at the Berlinale before winning several Canadian Screen Awards in 2024. He is also co-creator of the cult comedy series Nirvanna the Band the Show (2017). As an actor, he has appeared Kazik Radwanska's film Anne at 1,300 Feet (2019) and Matt and Mara (2024).
Known For
BlackBerry
Doug
Operation Avalanche
Matt Johnson
The Dirties
Matt
Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie
Matt
Matt and Mara
Matt
Nirvanna the Band the Show
Matt
Anne at 13,000 Ft.
Matt
How Heavy This Hammer
Hardware Store Employee
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Nirvanna the Band the Show the Movie MOVIE | Matt |
| 2024 | Matt and Mara MOVIE | Matt |
| 2024 | The Heirloom MOVIE | Belligerent Vet (Voice) |
| 2023 | BlackBerry MOVIE | Doug |
| 2021 | Matt & Bird Break Loose TV | Matt (voice) |
| 2021 | Anne at 13,000 Ft. MOVIE | Matt |
| 2020 | Chatterboxing MOVIE | Brody (voice) |
| 2019 | Spice It Up MOVIE | Passport Photographer |
| 2017 | Nirvanna the Band the Show TV | Matt |
| 2016 | Operation Avalanche MOVIE | Matt Johnson |