Paul Johnson(XXXII)
Paul Johnson started his acting career at the age of 14 landing a role
in the made for TV film "Teammates". His character the "Professor"
provided light comedy relief for a film dedicated for AIDS/HIV
awareness. Throughout his high school years he was the leading man in
theatre productions every year obtaining major character roles. His
acting versatility allowed him to take on roles from a police officer
to an abusive boyfriend. In his senior year of high school Paul was the
host of a radio show on CHRY 105.5fm "Elektrafied" which aired every
Friday morning from 7-10am. The show featured hip hop and R&B music,
student wake up calls and live interviews. It was through this
experience where he honed in on his skills as a voice over actor and
radio announcer. In college he joined the multicultural club at George
Brown College which opened up opportunities for him to host large scale
talent and fashion shows across Toronto. It was also through this where
he portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in their annual black history month
showcase which featured major Toronto talents such as S. Davis and
Melanie Fiona. Paul Johnson's hosting skills landed him a job on one of
the longest running game shows in Canadian television history "Video &
Arcade Top Ten". His skills as a Child & Youth Worker really shined on
set as his charisma kept the 30-40 kids in the studio audience engaged
and excited. Throughout his career, Paul Johnson has taken on roles
that have challenged him as an actor and entertainer. He is currently
doing work with the school board as a Child & Youth Worker helping
younger students develop their craft in the industry as well as
learning more himself. In his spare time he enjoys spending time with
family and friends, staying active, playing video games and watching TV
and movies.
October 2011
October 2011