Kyle Johnson (actor) facts for kids

Kyle Johnson with his mother, Nichelle Nichols in 2019

Kyle Johnson (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor. He is well-known for his role in the 1969 movie The Learning Tree.

He is the son of actress Nichelle Nichols and her husband Foster Johnson. His parents divorced in the year he was born. Kyle Johnson started his acting career when he went with his mother to an audition for a play. The director saw him and immediately cast him in the show.

Early Life and Acting

First Roles

Johnson appeared in TV shows like The Fugitive and The Mod Squad. One of his first movie roles was in the 1965 film The Greatest Story Ever Told. In this movie, he played the son of Simon of Cyrene, who was played by the famous actor Sidney Poitier.

Later Films and TV

Later, Johnson acted in other movies. These included Roger Vadim's Pretty Maids All in a Row (1971) and Brother on the Run (1973).

Music and Radio

A Musician and Songwriter

In the 1980s, Kyle Johnson was active in the music scene in Los Angeles. He worked as a musician and a songwriter. A song he wrote, "Ready To Receive," was recorded by the artist Claudia Russell.

His Radio Show

In the early 2000s, Johnson had his own radio show on KNFT in Silver City, New Mexico. His show offered different viewpoints compared to other shows on the station. However, the show stopped after only two months. This happened because some local people did not like the topics discussed on his program.

See also

In Spanish: Kyle Johnson para niños