Bayn Johnson facts for kids

Bayn Johnson, born on November 4, 1958, is a former American actress and singer. She also played the electric guitar! She is best known for her role as Kelly in the popular children's TV show, The Electric Company. She was part of the show from 1973 to 1975.

Early Acting Days

Bayn Johnson started acting in the late 1960s. One of her first big roles was in an off-Broadway musical called Curley McDimple. This show was a fun tribute to old Shirley Temple movies.

She even recorded a Christmas song called Christmas Teddy Bear. Bayn also appeared on a TV talk show called The Merv Griffin Show a couple of times in 1967 and 1968. In 1969, she was on the TV show What's It All About, World? and also guest-starred in an episode of Lancer. From 1969 to 1970, she made short appearances on the famous children's show Sesame Street.

Joining The Short Circus

In 1973, when Bayn Johnson was 14 years old, she joined the cast of The Electric Company. This was a popular TV show on PBS that helped kids learn to read.

Bayn played a character named Kelly. Kelly was a blonde member of the show's band, called The Short Circus. Bayn took over the role from another actress, Denise Nickerson. She appeared in 260 episodes of the show, helping many kids learn in a fun way! Bayn left The Electric Company in 1975.

After The Electric Company

After leaving The Electric Company, Bayn Johnson continued to act for a few more years. She appeared on the popular TV show The Love Boat in 1977. In 1978, she had roles on two other TV shows: Police Woman and Switch. She stopped acting professionally in 1978.