Quick Facts
Born:
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Birthplace:
Alexandria, Louisiana, USA
Credits:
23 Total Roles
Josh Johnson
Acting
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Biography
Josh Johnson is an Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up, actor, and NAACP award-winner from Louisiana by way of Chicago. He is currently a writer on The Daily Show, and is a former writer and performer on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, where he made his late-night debut in 2017. In addition, Johnson is Comedy Centralâs âmost watched comedian everâ with 40M+ views to date across their platforms. As a stand-up, Johnson headlines clubs, colleges, and festivals around the world. In 2015, he was named one of Comedy Centralâs âComic to Watchâ, in 2016 a âNew Faceâ at the Just for Laughs comedy festival in Montreal, and in 2018 the winner of the âNew York's Funniestâ competition at the New York Comedy Festival. Johnsonâs most recent stand-up special, Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself, premiered on Peacock earlier this year to rave reviews touting Josh as a ânaturally gifted story tellerâ. Comedy Central released Johnsonâs first hour-long special #(Hashtag) in June 2021.
Johnsonâs self-released comedy and music mixtape album Elusive, was described by Vanyaland as âlive stand-up observational humor with musical compositions. Both elements wade in and out of political and social waters between the two âarcsâ of the multi-genre epic". Johnson also co-hosts the weekly podcast, The Josh Johnson Show (with fellow stand-up Logan Nielsen).
Johnsonâs other credits include, CONAN (TBS), @Midnight, Kevin Hart's Hart of The City, The New Negroes, and This Week at The Comedy Cellar on Comedy Central. Johnson lives in New York and can be seen performing regularly at The Comedy Cellar.
Johnsonâs self-released comedy and music mixtape album Elusive, was described by Vanyaland as âlive stand-up observational humor with musical compositions. Both elements wade in and out of political and social waters between the two âarcsâ of the multi-genre epic". Johnson also co-hosts the weekly podcast, The Josh Johnson Show (with fellow stand-up Logan Nielsen).
Johnsonâs other credits include, CONAN (TBS), @Midnight, Kevin Hart's Hart of The City, The New Negroes, and This Week at The Comedy Cellar on Comedy Central. Johnson lives in New York and can be seen performing regularly at The Comedy Cellar.
Known For
The Daily Show
Self
The Daily Show
Self - Host
The Daily Show
Self - Correspondent
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
Mogul Mowgli
Byron (uncredited)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 | CoComelon: The Movie MOVIE | (voice) |
| 2026 | Josh Johnson: Symphony MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Kiff Lore of the Ring Light MOVIE | Harry (voice) |
| 2024 | Josh Johnson: The Failure, Fear, And Frenzy Around Luigi Mangione MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | Freshman Fifteen: A Stand Up Comedy Film MOVIE | Self |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self |
| 2023 | The Great American Joke Off TV | Self |
| 2023 | Kiff TV | Harry Buns (voice) |
| 2023 | Josh Johnson: Up Here Killing Myself MOVIE | Self |
| 2022 | Josh Johnson and Friends MOVIE | Self |