Lamar Johnson (actor) facts for kids
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Lamar Johnson
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Johnson in 2018
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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| Occupation | Actor, dancer |
| Years active | 2011–present |
Lamar Johnson is a talented actor and dancer from Canada. He is famous for playing West in the TV show The Next Step. He also had important roles in movies like The Hate U Give and All the Bright Places. More recently, he played Henry Burrell in the popular TV series The Last of Us.
In 2023, Lamar won a big award. He received the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in a Film. This was for his role as Michael in the movie Brother.
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About Lamar Johnson
Lamar Johnson was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He loved dancing from a young age. He taught himself many dance moves. Later, he trained at the Canadian School of Dance. He went to school at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy.
Lamar became well-known for his role as West. West was a hip-hop dancer in the hit show The Next Step. Before this, he had several smaller acting parts. He also danced with a group called Seeds on the street. This helped him gain experience as a dancer.
In 2024, Lamar received another special honor. He won the Radius Award at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards. He shared this award with actress Devery Jacobs.
His Acting Roles
Lamar Johnson has acted in many movies and TV shows. Here are some of his most notable roles.
Movies Lamar Johnson Has Been In
Lamar has appeared in various films. These include dramas and action movies.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Home Again | Young Dunston | |
| 2016 | Full Out | Twist | |
| 2017 | Kings | Jesse Cooper | |
| 2017 | Filth City | Smush | |
| 2018 | The Hate U Give | Seven Carter | |
| 2019 | Native Son | Gus | |
| 2019 | Dark Phoenix | Match | |
| 2020 | Run Sweetheart Run | Norlon | |
| 2020 | All the Bright Places | Charlie | |
| 2022 | Brother | Michael | Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in a Film |
| 2023 | Manodrome | Garfield |
TV Shows Lamar Johnson Has Been In
Lamar has also starred in many popular television series.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2011 | Covert Affairs | Kid #1 | Episode: "Begin the Begin" |
| 2012 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Niner | Episode: "In the Cold, Cold Night: Part 1" |
| 2012 | The Firm | Donnell Heywood | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012 | Rookie Blue | Tyler Markes | Episode: "A Good Shoot" |
| 2013–2019 | The Next Step | West | 118 episodes |
| 2014 | Saving Hope | Harry | Episode: "Remains of the Day" |
| 2017 | Mary Kills People | Ethan Grant | Episode: "Morning Glory" |
| 2020–2021 | Your Honor | Kofi Jones | 5 episodes |
| 2023 | The Last of Us | Henry Burrell | 2 episodes Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series Nominated—Satellite Award for Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film |
| TBA | The Abandons | Albert Mason | Main role |
See also
In Spanish: Lamar Johnson para niños
