Carl Johnson facts for kids

Carl "CJ" Johnson is the main character you play as in the video game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The game's story starts with Carl coming back to his hometown, Los Santos. He returns because his mother has sadly passed away.

CJ is part of a group called the Grove Street Families. This group is based in the city of Los Santos.

Before the events of San Andreas, Carl had a difficult time. After a sad family event involving his brother, he decided to leave his old life behind. He moved to another city called Liberty City. There, he started working with a person named Joey Leone in the car business.

The voice for Carl Johnson is provided by a rapper known as Young Maylay.

Who is Carl Johnson?

Carl's Journey Home

Carl Johnson, often called CJ, is a young man from Los Santos. He is the main character in the game Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas. The game begins with CJ returning to his home city. He comes back after a very sad event: his mother's death.

Life in Los Santos

CJ grew up in Los Santos. He was a member of a group known as the Grove Street Families. This group was important to him and his friends. They lived and spent time together in their neighborhood.

Moving to Liberty City

Before the game starts, Carl faced a difficult situation. A sad event happened with his brother. This made Carl decide to leave Los Santos. He moved far away to a city called Liberty City. In Liberty City, Carl started a new job. He worked with Joey Leone, learning about cars and how to deal with them.

Officer Frank Tenpenny

Officer Frank Tenpenny is an important character in the game. He is a police officer who causes many problems for Carl. Tenpenny is not a good police officer. He often uses his power in wrong ways. He makes Carl's life very difficult throughout the game.

See also

• In Spanish: Carl Johnson para niños