Biography

Jen Plante Johnson is an American writer, producer, and actress currently based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Formerly based in Los Angeles, Jen trained at Columbia University's MFA Acting program. She has appeared in dozens of stage productions in New York and Los Angeles and in several feature films, including Ambush Entertainment's Answers To Nothing and the cult favorite Dead and Breakfast. From 2007-2011, Jen played the title role in Dottie's Magic Pockets, the first children's show to represent LGBTQ and non-traditional families. The show grew a dedicated, nationwide grassroots following. Jen was a primary representative for the show at special events and festivals nationwide. Jen now writes and produces original content through collaborations with artists in the U.S. and Sweden. In 2019, Jen is producing an off-beat comedy series she wrote called Happy Kids, in development with Cold Iron Pictures. She is also producing the thriller feature Unto The Light by Rodney Holland.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jen Plante Johnson

Jen Plante Johnson is a writer, producer, and actor working across documentary, narrative film, and podcasts. She is the producer of the feature documentary Raising Us, which explores the legacy of parent advocacy in the disability rights movement. A graduate of the Columbia University MFA Acting Program, Johnson has appeared in independent films including Dead & Breakfast, Answers to Nothing, and Don’t Think Twice, as well as the children’s series Dottie’s Magic Pockets. She also produces the parenting podcast Gear Up! Adventures in Parenthood.
- IMDb mini biography by: Jen Plante Johnson