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Adrienne-Joi Johnson
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| Born | January 2, 1963 Orange, New Jersey, U.S.
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| Other names | A. J. Johnson |
| Alma mater | Spelman College |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
Adrienne-Joi Johnson (born January 2, 1963), also known as A. J. Johnson, is an American actress, dancer, fitness trainer, and life coach. She has been acting since 1987. A. J. Johnson has appeared in many TV shows, music videos, and movies. Some of her well-known film roles are in House Party and Baby Boy.
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Early Life and School
A. J. Johnson grew up in Fair Haven, New Jersey. She finished high school at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School in 1981. She then went to Spelman College in Atlanta, graduating with honors in 1985. She is also a member of the Delta Sigma Theta sorority.
Acting Career
A. J. Johnson has had many roles on television. She appeared in popular sitcoms like A Different World and The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. She also acted in dramas such as In the Heat of the Night and Chicago Hope. Later, she was seen in The Jamie Foxx Show and Touched by an Angel.
She has also been in several TV movies. These include A Mother's Courage: the Mary Thomas Story (1989) and Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (1992).
A. J. Johnson has also starred in many movies released in theaters and independent films. Her film roles include School Daze (1988) and the popular teen comedy House Party (1990). She also appeared in Sister Act (1992) and The Inkwell (1994). In 2001, she had a role in the movie Baby Boy.
Film and TV Roles
Movies
A. J. Johnson has appeared in many films. Here are some of her notable movie roles:
- 1988: School Daze as Cecilia
- 1990: House Party as Sharane
- 1992: Sister Act as Lewanda
- 1994: The Inkwell as Heather Lee
- 2001: Baby Boy as Juanita
- 2019: Sins of the Father as Detective Phylicia Richardson (TV movie)
- 2023: Whatever It Takes as Alafia (TV movie)
Television Shows
She has also been a part of many television series:
- 1988: A Different World
- 1990: The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air as Christina Johnson
- 1993–1995: Sirens as Officer Lynn Stanton (Main Cast)
- 1996: Chicago Hope as Trish Cook
- 1997: The Jamie Foxx Show as Janine
- 2001: Touched by an Angel as Yvette Lakes
- 2004: Flab to Fab as Herself/Host (Main Host)
- 2014: Lindsay as Herself/Life Coach
- 2017–2019: The Jellies! as Debbie Jelly (voice) (Main Cast)
- 2021: Life Therapy as Herself/Host (Main Host)
- 2023: Legacy as Gloria (Main Cast)
Music Videos
A. J. Johnson has also appeared in music videos:
- 1987: "Criticize" by Alexander O'Neal
- 1988: "Just Coolin'" by LeVert
Awards and Recognitions
A. J. Johnson has received nominations and awards for her acting.
- In 1990, she won an NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Motion Picture for A Mother's Courage: The Mary Thomas Story.
- In 1991, she was nominated for an Independent Spirit Awards for Best Supporting Female for her role in House Party.
- In 2002, she was nominated for a Black Reel Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture for Baby Boy.
