Erskine Johnson(1910-1984)
- Actor
- Producer
Erskine Johnson was a Hollywood gossip columnist who worked for the
Hearst newspaper chain and appeared on the radio and in motion
pictures, including his own newsreel productions. His syndicated column
was called "Hollywood" and "Hollywood Notes". Between 1937 and 1960,
Johnson appeared in eight movies and two TV series, mostly as himself
or as a reporter. His most memorable screen appearance was in the 1947
comedic mystery
The Corpse Came C.O.D. (1947)
in which had a cameo as himself with many of his rival gossip
columnists, including his fellow Hearst gossip columnist,
Louella Parsons.
