Nicole Randall Johnson

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Nicole Randall Johnson
Born (1973-12-09) December 9, 1973 (age 51)
Occupation(s)Actress, writer, producer
Years active1998–present

Nicole Randall Johnson (born December 9, 1973) is an American actress, writer and producer. Johnson is best known for her work on the sketch comedy series MADtv .

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Biography

Johnson was born in Los Angeles, California, United States, North America. When she turned seven, Johnson's family left Los Angeles and she spent time growing up in Phoenix, Arizona and later, Portland, Oregon. She attended the University of Arizona, where she majored in theater. While pursuing her degree, Johnson performed in a number of plays and was a member of the school's sketch and improv group, Comedy Corner. [1]

After college, Johnson moved back to Los Angeles and began studying at The Groundlings School and Theatre, whose alumni include fellow MADtv cast members Phil LaMarr, Michael McDonald, and Daniele Gaither. She became a member of the school's Sunday Company, where she wrote and performed for a year before becoming a series regular on the acclaimed Bravo comedy series Significant Others .[ citation needed ]

Johnson has had recurring roles on Key & Peele , Reno 911! , and Andy Barker, P.I. . A few of her other television credits include guest-starring roles on Single Parents, Prime Suspect , Weeds , Curb Your Enthusiasm , Monk , CSI: Crime Scene Investigation , The Shield , Hannah Montana , and Hot in Cleveland . [2]

Johnson has had supporting roles in such films as In Her Shoes (2005), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Transformers (2007), Role Models (2008), and Murder Mystery (2019). [2]

MADtv

Johnson joined the cast of MADtv in 2005 as a feature performer and writer in the show's eleventh season. She became the third black female cast member in the show's history (Debra Wilson and Daniele Gaither were the first two respectively). She was promoted to repertory status for the show's twelfth season. Frequently recurring characters include Ka-Son and Darell, while her impersonations include Condoleezza Rice, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah and Randy Jackson.

Original characters

Celebrity impersonations

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
1998Open 'til 3DianaShort
2004ReactionThe Acting Partner
2005 The 40-Year-Old Virgin Speed Dater
In Her Shoes Rose's Assistant
2006 Jimmy and Judy Prostitute
School for Scoundrels Shanice
2007 Transformers ASI Security Woman
License to Wed Louise
The Brothers Solomon Birthing Instructor
Truth Be Told-Video Short
2008Have Tig at Your PartyKaotanda Jefferis - Black PersonVideo
Role Models Karen
2010Lez ChatDisappointed WomanShort
2019 Murder Mystery Marisol
American Skin Tammi

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2002 Felicity ResidentEpisode: "Ben Don't Leave"
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation NurseEpisode: "The Hunger Artist"
2003 Miss Match NicoleEpisode: "Who's Your Daddy?"
2004 The Parkers Mrs. CarterEpisode: "Can Two Wrongs Make a Right?"
Dragnet Uni CopEpisode: "Frame of Mind"
Still Standing Karen GaultEpisode: "Still Champions"
Reno 911! Bridesmaid/Stolen Hair VictimEpisode: "Raineesha X" & "Department Investigation: Part 2"
Significant Others AlexMain Cast
2005 Listen Up SusanEpisode: "Snub Thy Neighbor"
Half & Half ReporterEpisode: "The Big Undercover Lover Episode"
Monk FrancesEpisode: "Mr. Monk Goes to the Office"
Inconceivable DanaEpisode: "Balls in Your Court"
Curb Your Enthusiasm Omar's ReceptionistEpisode: "Lewis Needs a Kidney"
2005–07 MADtv Herself/Cast MemberFeatured Cast: Season 11, Main Cast: Season 12
2007 Andy Barker P.I. Clerk/NicoleEpisode: "Pilot" & "Fairway, My Lovely"
The Shield Leticia GregoryEpisode: "Back to One"
2008 Kath & Kim SuzetteEpisode: "Respect" & "Old"
Hannah Montana LorraineEpisode: "Ready, Set, Don't Drive"
2010 Hot in Cleveland EleanorEpisode: "It's Not That Complicated"
2011 Traffic Light CopEpisode: "Pilot"
2012 Prime Suspect Diane CareyEpisode: "Stuck in the Middle with You"
Weeds Detective CrowleyEpisode: "God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise"
Greetings from HomeEmmaMain Cast
2012–13 Key & Peele Rap Video Mom/KatendraEpisode: "I'm Retired" & "Obama Shutdown"
2013 The Crazy Ones DebbieEpisode: "The Spectacular"
I Hate My Teenage Daughter GingerEpisode: "Teenage Cheerleading"
2016The Crossroads of HistoryPrudenceEpisode: "Smallpox"
2019 Single Parents Dr. RhondaEpisode: "The Shed"
2022 The G Word Various charactersSupporting role

Commercial spokesperson campaigns

References

  1. Chesnick, Mike (2012). "From UA to National Stage" (PDF). The University of Arizona Visitor Guide (Spring 2012). University of Arizona, Arizona Student Media: 20–21. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-10-17.
  2. 1 2 "IMDB".
  3. "Mad TV- Ka-son: Airport Security". YouTube . 29 March 2008. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19.
  4. "Mad TV-Can I Have Your Number". YouTube . September 2008. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19.
  5. "Can i have your number? Part 2". YouTube . 7 August 2008. Archived from the original on 2021-12-19.
  6. "Sierra Mist Takes Karate Combover to Hospital". The Inspiration Room. 7 February 2007. Retrieved 19 June 2018.
  7. "DriveTime Commercials 2014 / 2013". AdFibs. 23 November 2013. Retrieved 25 June 2014.