Elle Johnson facts for kids
Lois "Elle" Johnson is an American television writer, producer, and showrunner. She helps create and manage TV shows.
Growing Up and School
Elle Johnson grew up in Hollis, Queens, a neighborhood in New York City. Her father worked as a parole officer, helping people who had been in trouble follow rules after leaving prison. Her uncle was a detective who investigated serious cases.
In 1981, a sad event happened to her family: her 16-year-old cousin passed away in a tragic event. This experience later influenced some of her writing.
Elle Johnson went to Harvard University and finished her studies in 1986. She earned a degree in art history, which is the study of art from different times and places.
Her Work in Television
Because her family worked in law enforcement, Elle Johnson's career in TV often focuses on police stories. These shows are called police procedurals because they show how police officers solve crimes step-by-step.
She has worked on many popular police dramas, including:
- Homicide: Life on the Street
- CSI: Miami
- Law & Order
- The Glades
- Bosch
She has also worked on other types of shows, like:
- Ghost Whisperer
- The Fosters
In 2020, Elle Johnson was an executive producer and co-showrunner for a Netflix miniseries called Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C. J. Walker. A miniseries is a TV show with a limited number of episodes that tells a complete story.
Her Book
Elle Johnson wrote a book called The Officer's Daughter. It was published in 2021. This book is a memoir, which means it's a true story about her own life. In the book, she writes about her cousin's passing and her relationship with her father.
