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'''Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson''' ( |
'''Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson''' ([[July 13]], [[1963]], [[Vermont]]) is an American [[actor]] best known for his portrayal of Detective [[Curtis Lemansky]] on the American drama ''[[The Shield]]''. |
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==Early career== |
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| ⚫ | Since leaving ''The Shield'', Johnson |
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Raised in [[Vermont]], Johnson got his start in [[television commercial]]s, including one of the very first ads for [[LA Gear]]. A former champion [[arm wrestling|arm wrestler]], he appeared as bit characters in various television programs, such as ''[[Family Matters (TV series)]]'', ''[[Grace Under Fire]]'', ''[[Caroline in the City]]'', ''[[Sliders]]'', and ''[[Just Shoot Me!]]''. |
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| ⚫ | In 1998, he appeared in the first several minutes of the first [[Blade (film)]], as ''Heatseeking Dennis'', who was saved (by Blade) from a vampire played by [[Traci Lords]]. In October 2005, he appeared in the ''[[Smallville (TV Series)|Smallville]]'' Season 5 episode "[[Smallville (season 5)#Mortal|Mortal]]" as a metahuman called Tommy Lee and was credited as Kenneth Johnson. He also appeared in the 2006 [[Hallmark Channel]] original movie, ''Desolation Canyon'', with [[Stacey Keach]] and [[Patrick Duffy]] and starred in the 2005 indie film ''[[Zzyzx (film)]]'', a thriller about two friends who take a detour on their way to Las Vegas. |
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==The Shield== |
==''The Shield''== |
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He originally auditioned for the role of ill-fated [[List_of_characters_from_The_Shield#Terry_Crowley|Terry Crowley]], which ultimately went to [[Reed Diamond]]. Fortunately for Johnson, series creator [[Shawn Ryan]] was so impressed with his audition that the role of Lem was created especially for him. After five seasons on the show, Johnson's character, Lem, was murdered with an exploding grenade by fellow Strike Team member and best friend, Shane Vendrell, in the March 21, 2006 episode, titled ''"Post Partum"''. |
He originally auditioned for the role of ill-fated [[List_of_characters_from_The_Shield#Terry_Crowley|Terry Crowley]], which ultimately went to [[Reed Diamond]]. Fortunately for Johnson, series creator [[Shawn Ryan]] was so impressed with his audition that the role of Lem was created especially for him. After five seasons on the show, Johnson's character, Lem, was murdered with an exploding grenade by fellow Strike Team member and best friend, Shane Vendrell, in the March 21, 2006 episode, titled ''"Post Partum"''. |
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==After ''The Shield''== |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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*{{imdb name|id=0425543|name=Kenny Johnson}} |
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*[http://www.kennyjohnson.com/ Kenny Johnson's Official Website] |
*[http://www.kennyjohnson.com/ Kenny Johnson's Official Website] |
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*[http://www.geocities.com/iadorelem/ 'I Adore Lem' ~ A Kenny Johnson/Curtis Lemansky Fansite] |
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[[Category:Living people|Johnson, Kenny]] |
[[Category:Living people|Johnson, Kenny]] |
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Revision as of 05:18, 13 April 2007
Kenny Johnson | |
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 Kenny Johnson | |
| Born | Kenneth Allen Johnson Vermont |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (185 cm) |
| Spouse(s) | Cathleen Oveson (married December 21, 2005 |
| Website | www.kennyjohnson.com |
Kenneth "Kenny" Johnson (July 13, 1963, Vermont) is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Detective Curtis Lemansky on the American drama The Shield.
Early career
Raised in Vermont, Johnson got his start in television commercials, including one of the very first ads for LA Gear. A former champion arm wrestler, he appeared as bit characters in various television programs, such as Family Matters (TV series), Grace Under Fire, Caroline in the City, Sliders, and Just Shoot Me!.
In 1998, he appeared in the first several minutes of the first Blade (film), as Heatseeking Dennis, who was saved (by Blade) from a vampire played by Traci Lords. In October 2005, he appeared in the Smallville Season 5 episode "Mortal" as a metahuman called Tommy Lee and was credited as Kenneth Johnson. He also appeared in the 2006 Hallmark Channel original movie, Desolation Canyon, with Stacey Keach and Patrick Duffy and starred in the 2005 indie film Zzyzx (film), a thriller about two friends who take a detour on their way to Las Vegas.
The Shield
He originally auditioned for the role of ill-fated Terry Crowley, which ultimately went to Reed Diamond. Fortunately for Johnson, series creator Shawn Ryan was so impressed with his audition that the role of Lem was created especially for him. After five seasons on the show, Johnson's character, Lem, was murdered with an exploding grenade by fellow Strike Team member and best friend, Shane Vendrell, in the March 21, 2006 episode, titled "Post Partum".
After The Shield
Since leaving The Shield, Johnson was cast in the TNT series Saving Grace (TV Series), as Det. Ham Tipton. He also had recurring roles on Cold Case, first as a supposed murder victim, and later as a love interest for Lilly Rush.
Personal life
Johnson married Cathleen Oveson on December 21, 2005.
