Mel Johnson Jr. facts for kids

Mel Johnson Jr. (born in 1953) is an American actor and film producer. He was born in Long Island City, Queens, New York City. He is known for playing many different characters in movies, TV shows, and on stage.

About Mel Johnson Jr.

Mel Johnson Jr. is a talented actor who has been working since 1978. He is known as a "character actor" because he often plays unique and memorable roles. Besides acting, he also produces movies, which means he helps make them happen behind the scenes.

Acting in Movies and TV

One of Mel Johnson Jr.'s most famous movie roles was playing Benny, a mutant cab driver, in the 1990 science fiction film Total Recall. This movie was a big hit.

He also appeared in the popular TV show Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. In this show, he played a character named Broca. Broca became an important leader for the Cardassians, an alien group in the Star Trek universe. Mel Johnson Jr. was in the final two episodes of the series.

You might also have seen him in other well-known TV shows. He was a guest star in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, a popular comedy show. He also appeared in The Munsters Today and The Practice.

Working on Stage

Mel Johnson Jr. has a strong background in theater, especially on Broadway. Broadway is famous for its big musical shows in New York City.

He has been in many Broadway musicals. One of his most notable roles is in The Lion King, which is a very popular show that has been running for many years. He also performed in On the Twentieth Century and The Rink. In 2019, he was part of the musical Kiss Me, Kate.

Being a Producer

Besides acting, Mel Johnson Jr. has also worked as a film producer. As a producer, he helps manage the making of movies. He was the creative head for a film company called Alchemy Entertainment/Big City Pictures. Some of the movies he helped produce include Ragdoll and Killjoy.

Selected Works

Broadway Shows

• On the Twentieth Century (1978–1979)
• The Rink (1984)
• The Lion King (1997–present)
• Kiss Me, Kate (2019)

Movies

• Total Recall (1990)
• Hideous! (1997)
• In the Shadow of the Cobra (2004)

As a Producer:

• Ragdoll (1999)
• Killjoy (2000)

Television Shows

• The Munsters Today (1991)
• The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air (1994)
• Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (1999)
• Jessica Jones (2018)

See also

In Spanish: Mel Johnson Jr. para niños