Lamar Johnson (actor) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lamar Johnson
Johnson in 2018
Born	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Occupation	Actor, dancer
Years active	2006–present

Lamar Johnson is a talented actor and dancer from Canada. He is well-known for his roles in popular TV shows and movies. These include playing West in The Next Step (from 2013 to 2019). He also played Seven Carter in the film The Hate U Give (2018). Other roles include Charlie in All the Bright Places (2020). More recently, he was Henry Burrell in The Last of Us (2023).

In 2023, Lamar won a big award called the Canadian Screen Award. He won for Best Lead Performance in a Film. This was for his amazing acting as Michael in the movie Brother.

About Lamar Johnson

Lamar Johnson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is a very skilled dancer. He taught himself to dance at first. Later, he trained more at the Canadian School of Dance. He went to school at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy.

Lamar became famous for his role as West in the popular TV show The Next Step. West was a hip-hop dancer on the show. Before this, Lamar had many smaller acting parts. He also danced with a group called Seeds on the street. This helped him gain experience dancing with others.

Awards and Recognition

Lamar Johnson has received several important awards for his acting. In 2023, he was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award. This was for his role as Henry Burrell in The Last of Us. This award recognizes excellent guest actors in drama series.

In 2024, Lamar was honored with the Radius Award. He shared this award with Devery Jacobs. The Radius Award celebrates Canadian artists who are making a big impact around the world.

Lamar Johnson's Work

Lamar Johnson has acted in many films and television shows. Here are some of his notable projects.

Movies Lamar Johnson Has Been In

TV Shows Lamar Johnson Has Been In

Awards and Nominations Lamar Johnson Has Received

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In Spanish: Lamar Johnson para niños