Maliq Johnson facts for kids
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Maliq Johnson
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Maliq Akil Johnson
June 22, 2000 Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
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| Occupation | Actor Model Dancer |
| Years active | 2013−present |
Maliq Akil Johnson (born June 22, 2000) is a talented American actor. He is well-known for playing Jayson Jackson in the Netflix TV show Grand Army. You might also have seen him in movies like Little Boxes, Little Men, and Knucklehead.
Early Life and Early Career
Maliq Johnson was born in Brooklyn, New York, on June 22, 2000. He grew up in an area of Brooklyn called Bedford–Stuyvesant. His parents are Mark Johnson and Tracy Stith.
Maliq went to the Cobble Hill School of American Studies. He started acting very young! His first time on TV was in 2004, in a commercial for PediaSure. He also appeared in many advertisements and catalogs for big brands. These included Verizon, GAP, Target, Pillsbury, and Macy's. He took acting classes to improve his skills. Today, Maliq lives in Queens, New York.
His Acting Roles
Maliq Johnson has been in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of his roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2013 | Golden Boy | Joey Olsen | Episode: "Longshot" |
| 2013 | ...And She Was My Eve | Young Vic | Short film |
| 2015 | Knucklehead | Iron Mike | |
| 2015 | Show Me a Hero | Norma's Nephew | Miniseries; 1 episode |
| 2016 | Little Men | Umar | |
| 2016 | Little Boxes | William | |
| 2018 | Power | Kid | Episode: "A Friend of the Family" |
| 2019 | When They See Us | Terence | Miniseries; 2 episodes |
| 2020 | Grand Army | Jayson Jackson | Main role |
| 2024 | Turtles All the Way Down | Mychal Turner | |
| 2025 | Ricky | James | Post-production |
