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Born
Jessica Williams

(1985-04-29) April 29, 1985 (age 40)
Education Nicholls State University (BA)
Occupation
  • Comedian
  • actress
Years active 2015–present

Jessica Williams (born April 29, 1985), known as Punkie Johnson, is an American comedian and actress. She started her career doing stand-up comedy in California. Punkie Johnson is famous for being a cast member on the TV show Saturday Night Live (SNL). She was on SNL for four seasons, from 2020 to 2024.

Early life and education

Punkie Johnson, whose birth name is Jessica Williams, grew up in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her mother, Mary Johnson, raised her. She went to both Catholic and public schools. In 2003, she graduated from McDonogh 35 High School.

After high school, Johnson studied at Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, Louisiana. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in General Studies in 2008.

Comedy and Acting Career

Punkie Johnson began her career as a stand-up comedian. She became a regular performer at The Comedy Store in Los Angeles. In 2019, she performed at the well-known Just for Laughs comedy festival.

As an actress, Punkie Johnson has appeared in several TV shows. These include Space Force, A Black Lady Sketch Show, Corporate, and Adam Ruins Everything.

Joining Saturday Night Live

In 2020, Punkie Johnson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL). She started as a featured player in the show's forty-sixth season. By 2022, she was promoted to a main cast member. After four years on the show, it was announced on August 1, 2024, that she would not be returning. Her last episode aired on May 18, 2024, with host Jake Gyllenhaal.

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Film and TV Appearances

Punkie Johnson has acted in both films and television shows.

Film Roles

Film
Year Title Role
2019 The Lot Punkie
2020 Sixteen Thousand Dollars Jo'Nique
2020 The Adventures of Whit Detective
2023 Bottoms Rhodes

Television Roles

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2018 Take My Wife Episode: "Episode 205"
2018 Adam Ruins Everything Ava Episode: "Adam Ruins Guns"
2019 Corporate Taylor the Tattoo Artist Episode: "The Fall"
2019 A Black Lady Sketch Show Dance Biter Episode: "Angela Bassett Is the Baddest ..."
2019 Crank Yankers Shasta Episode: "Jimmy Kimmel, Kathy Griffin & Jeff Ross"
2020 Bill Burr Presents: The Ringers Herself
2020 Space Force Staff Sergeant Kiki Rhodes Episode: "Space Flag"
2020–2024 Saturday Night Live Various characters Main cast member
2021 Love Life Ida Watkins Supporting role (season 2)
2022 Ghosts Ally 2 episodes
2023 Firebuds Cousin Fanny (voice) Episode: "Annie Spokely/Ingrid on Ice"

See also

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