Nicole Randall Johnson facts for kids
Nicole Randall Johnson (born December 9, 1973) is an American actress, writer, and producer. She is most famous for her funny performances on the TV show MADtv.
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Nicole Randall Johnson
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| Born | December 9, 1973 |
| Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
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About Nicole Randall Johnson
Nicole Randall Johnson was born in Los Angeles, California, in the United States. When she was seven, her family moved. She grew up in Phoenix, Arizona and later in Portland, Oregon.
She went to the University of Arizona. There, she studied acting. While in college, Nicole performed in many plays. She was also part of a comedy group called Comedy Corner. In this group, they created funny skits and made up scenes on the spot.
After college, Nicole moved back to Los Angeles. She started studying at The Groundlings School and Theatre. This is a very famous comedy school. Many other MADtv stars also went there. She joined their "Sunday Company" and performed for a year. After that, she became a regular on the TV comedy series Significant Others.
Nicole has appeared many times on shows like Key & Peele, Reno 911!, and Andy Barker, P.I.. She has also been a guest star on many other TV shows. These include Single Parents, Weeds, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Monk, and Hannah Montana.
She has also had roles in movies. Some of her films include In Her Shoes (2005), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), and Transformers (2007). She also appeared in Role Models (2008) and Murder Mystery (2019).
Nicole's Time on MADtv
Nicole Randall Johnson joined the cast of MADtv in 2005. She was a performer and a writer for the show's eleventh season. MADtv was a popular sketch comedy show. It featured short, funny scenes and characters.
She was the third Black female cast member in the show's history. She became a main cast member for the twelfth season. Nicole was known for her funny original characters and celebrity impressions.
Funny Characters Nicole Played
- Ka-son: This character was a customer service representative. She often got into arguments with difficult customers. Ka-son worked in many jobs, like a cable phone rep or airport security.
- Darell: This character was a man who kept asking women for their phone numbers. Darell was one of the most popular characters on the show.
Celebrities Nicole Impersonated
Nicole was great at pretending to be famous people. Some of the celebrities she impersonated include:
- Oprah Winfrey
- Queen Latifah
- Chris Rock
- Condoleezza Rice
- Randy Jackson
- Tyra Banks
- Beyoncé Knowles (as Deena Jones from Dreamgirls)
- Eddie Murphy (as Mama Klump from The Nutty Professor)
Nicole's Film and TV Roles
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | Open 'til 3 | Diana | Short film |
| 2004 | Reaction | The Acting Partner | |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Speed Dater | |
| In Her Shoes | Rose's Assistant | ||
| 2006 | Jimmy and Judy | ... | |
| School for Scoundrels | Shanice | ||
| 2007 | Transformers | ASI Security Woman | |
| License to Wed | Louise | ||
| The Brothers Solomon | Birthing Instructor | ||
| Truth Be Told | - | Video Short | |
| 2008 | Have Tig at Your Party | Kaotanda Jefferis - Black Person | Video |
| Role Models | Karen | ||
| 2010 | Lez Chat | Disappointed Woman | Short film |
| 2019 | Murder Mystery | Marisol | |
| American Skin | Tammi |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2002 | Felicity | Resident | Episode: "Ben Don't Leave" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Nurse | Episode: "The Hunger Artist" | |
| 2003 | Miss Match | Nicole | Episode: "Who's Your Daddy?" |
| 2004 | The Parkers | Mrs. Carter | Episode: "Can Two Wrongs Make a Right?" |
| Dragnet | Uni Cop | Episode: "Frame of Mind" | |
| Still Standing | Karen Gault | Episode: "Still Champions" | |
| Reno 911! | Bridesmaid/Stolen Hair Victim | Episode: "Raineesha X" & "Department Investigation: Part 2" | |
| Significant Others | Alex | Main Cast | |
| 2005 | Listen Up | Susan | Episode: "Snub Thy Neighbor" |
| Half & Half | Reporter | Episode: "The Big Undercover Lover Episode" | |
| Monk | Frances | Episode: "Mr. Monk Goes to the Office" | |
| Inconceivable | Dana | Episode: "Balls in Your Court" | |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Omar's Receptionist | Episode: "Lewis Needs a Kidney" | |
| 2005–07 | MADtv | Herself/Cast Member | Featured Cast: Season 11, Main Cast: Season 12 |
| 2007 | Andy Barker P.I. | Clerk/Nicole | Episode: "Pilot" & "Fairway, My Lovely" |
| The Shield | Leticia Gregory | Episode: "Back to One" | |
| 2008 | Kath & Kim | Suzette | Episode: "Respect" & "Old" |
| Hannah Montana | Lorraine | Episode: "Ready, Set, Don't Drive" | |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland | Eleanor | Episode: "It's Not That Complicated" |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Cop | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012 | Prime Suspect | Diane Carey | Episode: "Stuck in the Middle with You" |
| Weeds | Detective Crowley | Episode: "God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise" | |
| Greetings from Home | Emma | Main Cast | |
| 2012–13 | Key & Peele | Rap Video Mom/Katendra | Episode: "I'm Retired" & "Obama Shutdown" |
| 2013 | The Crazy Ones | Debbie | Episode: "The Spectacular" |
| I Hate My Teenage Daughter | Ginger | Episode: "Teenage Cheerleading" | |
| 2016 | The Crossroads of History | Prudence | Episode: "Smallpox" |
| 2019 | Single Parents | Dr. Rhonda | Episode: "The Shed" |
| 2022 | The G Word | Various characters | Supporting role |
Commercials and Ads
Nicole Randall Johnson has also been a spokesperson for different companies. A spokesperson is someone who represents a brand in advertisements.
- Sierra Mist - In 2006, the soda company Sierra Mist hired Nicole. She joined five other comedians to be part of their "Mist Takes" comedy team. They appeared in many TV ads across the country. Three of their commercials were shown during the Super Bowl in 2007.
- DriveTime - In 2013, the car financing company DriveTime hired Nicole. She worked with another comedian, Katie Crown. They played funny characters called the "DriveTime Girls." They acted as mobile credit agents who helped people buy cars when other dealers said no.
