Johari Johnson

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Johari Johnson
Born
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. [1]
Other namesJohari
Occupation(s)Actress, comedian
Years active1991-present

Johari Johnson is an American actress, director, comedian, screenwriter and producer.

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Career

Johnson has guest starred in a number of notable television series including Moesha , The Steve Harvey Show , Smart Guy , In the House , Eve , Cory in the House , Mr. Show with Bob and David and among other series. She has also guest starred numerous times on The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and the Disney Channel Original Series That's So Raven , each time playing a different character on both series.

Johnson has her own YouTube channel in which she writes, produces and directs a number videos parodying celebrities such as Whitney Houston, Tameka Cottle and Nicki Minaj. [2]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2001Sexy Space Sirens from SiberonSpace Siren 1Short
2004 Able Edwards Morgan Farina
2005EscorchedMelindaShort
There's No Jennifer HereJoyShort
2008Pants on FireColleen

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
1991 True Colors MarilynEpisode: "Three for All"
1993-95 The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Various CharactersRecurring Guest
1996 Mr. Show with Bob and David Pootie T's LoverEpisode: "A Talking Junkie"
1997 In the House DonnaRecurring Cast: Season 3
Smart Guy Dr. RossEpisode: "Dumbstruck"
2000 The Steve Harvey Show Woman Police OfficerEpisode: "Black Streak"
Moesha -Episode: "D-Money Loses His Patience"
2003 Half & Half TiffanyEpisode: "The Big Falling for It Episode"
Eve Party GuestEpisode: "Condom Mania"
2003-06 That's So Raven Various CharactersRecurring Guest
2007 General Hospital Concert OrganizerEpisode: "Episode #1.11354"
Cory in the House ReporterEpisode: "A Rat by Any Other Name"
2009 Brothers Pretty GirlEpisode: "Mom at Bar/Train Buddy"
2009-10 Sonny with a Chance Clipboard Girl/TiaGuest Cast: Season 1-2
2013Calvin and Freddie's Cosmic EncountersMrs. CosmicRecurring Cast
2014-16 The Thundermans Polly PetersonGuest Cast: Season 1 & 4
2015Real HollywoodNanaEpisode: "Asians Actin Black"
2016 Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Dawn PamelaEpisode: "Nicky, Ricky, Dicky & Sicky"
2020 The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia Woman with BabyEpisode: "No Scientific Basis Whatsoever"
2021The ValleyJora JonesEpisode: "Believe in Yourself"
9-1-1: Lone Star News AnchorEpisode: "2100°"
American Crime Story ReporterEpisode: "Stand by Your Man"
Saturday Morning All Star Hits! Colleen CollinsEpisode: "Tape 5: NEWS"
2023 Quantum Leap Senior NurseEpisode: "Ben, Interrupted"
All Rise Dolores BrownEpisode: "Passionfruit"

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