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William L. Johnson(I)

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  • Producer
  • Music Department
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William L. Johnson
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William L Johnson is one of the most talented actors in Hollywood. Originally from the mid west and he is making his presents felt. A tall, handsome, and versatile American actor, he is best remembered playing the role of E-Bone in Blue Hill Avenue, The Mannsfield 12 , Doing Hard Time and Nothing Like ThanksGiving. William is also an excellent singer and would love a chance to play Marvin Gaye in a bio pic. He is the father of two sons William and Daniel Johnson.
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    Known for

    Crossover (2006)
    Crossover
    2.2
    • Aub(as William Johnson)
    • 2006
    Vivica A. Fox and Shemar Moore in Motives (2004)
    Motives
    5.2
    Video
    • Ray
    • 2004
    Stuart Ovando, Chase Dogan, Aaron Xavier Green, Raymond Ryan, and Robert Reyes in The Rough Patch
    The Rough Patch
    • Producer
      William L. Johnson and Karen Abercrombie in Where is Your Faith (2026)
      Where is Your Faith
      • David Reynolds
      • 2026

      Credits

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      Actor

      • Where is Your Faith
        • David Reynolds
        • Completed
        • 2026
      • Bad at Being Bad
        • Mr Lexington
        • Completed
        • 2026
      • Suppressed
        • Frank
        • Post-production
      • Absence of Heart
        • Antonio Dupree
        • Completed
        • Short
      • Lil Mama in Deb Is Boss (2026)
        Deb Is Boss
        5.8
        • Calvin
        • 2026
      • Duane Finley, William L. Johnson, and Gerald 'Slink' Johnson in I Left My Heart in Colombia (2024)
        I Left My Heart in Colombia
        6.9
        • Garland
        • 2024
      • William L. Johnson, Jesi Jensen, and Salina Gusmano in Lester (2024)
        Lester
        5.4
        • Mike
        • 2024
      • SKG: Discuss of a Black Man (2024)
        SKG: Discuss of a Black Man
        Music Video
        • William
        • 2024
      • William L. Johnson and Timeca M. Seretti in One Thousand Negative Confessions (2024)
        One Thousand Negative Confessions
        Short
        • Kenneth
        • 2024
      • William L. Johnson, Carl Anthony Payne II, Karen Abercrombie, and Dawn Halfkenny in A Heart That Forgives 2: The Battle Within (2024)
        A Heart That Forgives 2: The Battle Within
        5.6
        • Manny
        • 2024
      • The Black Hamptons (2022)
        The Black Hamptons
        6.4
        TV Mini Series
        • Michael Donovan
        • 2022–2024
      • Kings of L.A. (2023)
        Kings of L.A.
        6.6
        • Sundown
        • 2023
      • Cycles
        • Marc
        • 2023
      • A House Divided (2019)
        A House Divided
        6.1
        TV Series
        • Hodge
        • 2023
      • Hustle 3 (2023)
        Hustle 3
        5.0
        • Mario Bentley
        • 2023
      • Shaun Fields, Brandon Bowens, James Gordon, Christie Tate, Donny Williams, Jamaal Joseph, and Michael Ordman Sr. in Background Extras (2022)
        Background Extras
        8.8
        TV Series
        • Thomas
        • 2022
      • William L. Johnson, Brook England, Derrick Ellis, and Ceci Parker in Bernie Problems (2022)
        Bernie Problems
        8.3
        • Bernie
        • 2022
      • Eye for an I (2021)
        Eye for an I
        7.1
        Short
        • Samuel
        • 2021
      • Lovebugs (2021)
        Lovebugs
        • King Khalil
        • 2021

      Producer

      • Where is Your Faith
        • co-producer
        • Completed
        • 2026
      • The Rough Patch
        • executive producer
        • Completed
      • William L. Johnson and David Burrus in Truth Among Men (2013)
        Truth Among Men
        9.6
        Short
        • associate producer
        • 2013
      • Tons of Love (2009)
        Tons of Love
        Video
        • associate producer
        • 2009
      • Marco Polo (2008)
        Marco Polo
        5.5
        • co-producer
        • 2008

      Music Department

      • A Month Before Christmas (2018)
        A Month Before Christmas
        7.7
        • performer
        • 2018
      • In-development projects at IMDbPro

      Videos13

      William L Johnson 1 Min actors reel
      Demo Reel 1:01
      William L Johnson 1 Min actors reel
      Classic Actors Reel
      Demo Reel 5:04
      Classic Actors Reel
      Classic Actors Reel
      Demo Reel 5:04
      Classic Actors Reel
      Motives 2 Clips
      Demo Reel 2:50
      Motives 2 Clips
      William L Johnson (Tears Of A clown)
      Demo Reel 4:15
      William L Johnson (Tears Of A clown)
      William L Johnson as Clever (Doing Hard Time)
      Demo Reel 0:17
      William L Johnson as Clever (Doing Hard Time)
      Blue Hill Avenue cut scene
      Demo Reel 3:13
      Blue Hill Avenue cut scene

      Personal details

      • Alternative name
        • William Johnson
      • Born
        • Gary, Indiana, USA
      • Spouse
        • Dawn Marie Guest(1 child)
      • Other works
        TI video "ASAP"
      • Publicity listings
        • 1 Article

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