Cameron Johnson (actor)

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Cameron Johnson
Born (1999-07-02) July 2, 1999 (age 24)
OccupationActor
Years active2017–present

Cameron Johnson (born July 2, 1999) is an American actor. In 2020 he starred in the independent horror film Star Light . In 2020, he joined the cast of the NBC/Peacock soap opera, Days of Our Lives on a recurring basis as a recast of Theo Carver.

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Personal life

Johnson is the son of Eric Johnson and Phyllis Johnson (née Catalon). He has two brothers, Eric II and Myles. [1] He grew up in Maurice, Louisiana but currently resides in Los Angeles, California. [2] He attended North Vermilion High in his hometown and graduated in 2017. [3]

Career

Johnson made his television debut in an episode of the Fox sitcom The Mick in 2017 and also appeared in the television film The Wrong Crush. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of the Fox drama 9-1-1 . [4] In 2019, Johnson appeared in two episodes of the Hulu original series, Light as a Feather . In May 2020, Johnson starred opposite Scout Taylor-Compton in the independent horror film Star Light. [5] On October 23, 2020, it was announced that Johnson had been cast in the role of Theo Carver on NBC's Days of Our Lives . [6] Johnson made his debut on November 6, and departed on November 12. [7] While he was only slated to appear in a handful of episodes, Johnson told Soap Opera Digest that he was definitely open to a return. [8] In 2021, it was announced that Johnson was set to reprise the role in March 2021. [9]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017 The Mick Teenager #2Episode: "The Mess" (2017)
The Wrong CrusFreddyTelevision film
2018 9-1-1 Teenage BoyEpisode: "Hen Begins" (2018)
2019 Light as a Feather Justin
2 Episodes
Episode: "...Sick as a Dog (2019)
Episode: "...Hungry Like a Wolf" (2019)
2020 Star Light DylanLead role
Days of Our Lives Theo Carver
Recurring role
November 6 to November 12, 2020
March 10 to April 28, 2021
July 2 to August 19, 2021
October 28 to November 18, 2021
June 21 to July 1, 2022
June 19, 2023 to present
2021 Yes Day Brad Netflix original

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef.
2020National Black Film FestivalBest Actor Star Light Won [10]

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