Hisonni Johnson

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Hisonni Johnson (born December 19, 1984) is an American film and television actor.

Biography

Johnson was born on December 19, 1984, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, of African-American heritage. Johnson was raised by his mother in Greenfield, Milwaukee, and his father left the family.

Hisonni Johnson has been blessed with talent, striking good looks, incredible athletic prowess, and undeniable charm. There is a palpable sense of rock solid determination and boundless enthusiasm that is rarely seen in someone so young. His depth as an actor has been fueled by real world experience that might have destroyed many. Johnson, raised by a single mother in poverty, has triumphed over external circumstances and the victory reverberates in the strength of his work on stage and in film.

The twenty-three year old actor was recently cast as Officer Carl Leeds in Griffin Productions feature film "The Legend Trip" in which he shares the screen with seasoned film veteran Mark Metcalf. Evidence of his prolific appetite for challenging parts is demonstrated in his characterization of George in one of the most significant American plays, Raisin in the Sun, followed by leads in Sci-Fi action thrillers No Tomorrow, Limbo, and Trunk Space shot in high-definition and currently in post production.

Comfortable in front of the camera and behind the lens as well, Johnson studied with acclaimed Chicago photographer David VanderVeen. An impressive portfolio of commercials resulted, along with an affinity for still photography, video and film.

Trained as an elite Olympic hopeful in gymnastics, he competed against international Olympic champions. An injury short circuited his pursuit of a gold medal. Undeterred by the disappointment that befell him as an aspiring gymnast, Johnson went on to become an all conference athlete in football as well as track and field. Hisonni earned a full academic scholarship to the prestigious University School of Milwaukee, a nationally renowned college preparatory high school. He further distinguished himself by receiving the Presidential Gold Seal for academics and athletics. Johnson studied acting at the University of Wisconsin in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program during which her took part in numerous university productions.

2005 Accident

Johnson was in a head-on collision car accident in 2005. He helped the woman that hit him stay alive until the paramedics arrived. To this day she calls him her "Gaurdian Angel".

Filmography

Films

Television

External links

* [http://www.johnveenproductions.com/HisonniJohnson.html Official Website]
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* [http://movies.toptenreviews.com/actors/reviews/a124581.htm Hisonni Johnson Review]