Johnny A. Sanchez

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Johnny A. Sanchez
Born (1982-05-14) May 14, 1982 (age 42)
Occupation(s)Stand-up comedian, actor
Years active2000–present
Notable workVarious roles in MADtv

Johnny A. Sanchez (born May 14, 1982) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, best known as a repertory player on MADtv from 2007 until 2009.

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Career

Johnny A. Sanchez has spent many years as a stand-up comedian and is a veteran of many Los Angeles comedy clubs. He has also done voiceover work, most notably as the voice of Lombardo in Happy Feet and he reprised the role in the 2011 sequel.

He has occasionally been confused with New York City native actor/producer Johnny Sanchez, usually due to the omission of the middle initial which differentiates both artists.

MADtv

Sanchez was on MADtv from 2007 until its conclusion in 2009. He was the show's fifth Latino cast member (after Pablo Francisco, Nelson Ascencio, Jill-Michele Meleán, and Anjelah Johnson) and the first male Latino cast member hired since season six's Nelson Ascencio.

Characters

  • Nacho Hernandez, also known as "Li'l Joker", a Latino thug who often appears on the news
  • Farhid, an Iranian kite salesman

Impressions

Awards and nominations

YearAssociationAward CategoryResult
2008 ALMA Awards Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television SeriesNominated

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