Brian Eric Johnson

Brian Eric Johnson

  • Place of birth: Sacramento, California, USA

Biography

Brian is an actor, writer, filmmaker born and raised in Sacramento, California. While completing a degree in Theatre Arts at Sacramento City College, he performed on stage across the city. After continuing his studies of Film and Drama at San Diego State University, he moved to Los Angeles to fulfill his career aspirations. Brian has worked successfully as an actor, writer, and producer both on stage and in film. Testing his theatre chops in a new city, Brian wore all three hats on several stage productions in the NOHO arts district. These projects included, 'Games', 'Pieces', and the critically acclaimed 'That's My Desire'. 'Desire', a harsh prison drama, became a successful fund-raiser for Inner City Youth during performances at LATC. Brian was acknowledged citywide as "Best Lead Actor" by reviewplays.com for his work in "The Dolly." As Brian switched his focus to film, he continued to act and produce from his own screenplays. Early projects included the 16mm short 'Daydream Believer', and the feature 'Rites of Spring'. His film, the 35mm 'Ranchero', co-starring Danny Trejo, was awarded "Best of Festival" at Indie Fest USA. The script garnered him the "Best Screenplay" award at the S.E.N.E. Film, Music & Art Festival. Brian worked as a multi-hyphenate on the feature 'Mobster', where he's credited as writer, producer, director, and actor. With several projects in development, Brian continues to create content that he hopes will move, entertain, and inspire his audience.

Filmography

Ranchero

2008

As Tom McCoy

Assassins Tale

2013

As Burt

Mundo: From Altar Boy to Hitman

2018

As Joe 'Pegleg' Morgan

Mobster

2013

As Agent Leftridge

Internal Affairs

1990

As Busboy

Kilroy

2021

As Joe 'Peg Leg' Morgan

Jump Cut

1993

As Athlete

Sexual Intent

1993

As Purse Snatcher

Unit 262

2023

As Agent Leftridge

Production

Ranchero

2008

As Writer

Ranchero

2008

As Producer

The Damned

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As Writer

The Damned

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As Director

Mobster

2013

As Writer

Mobster

2013

As Director

Mobster

2013

As Producer

Unit 262

2023

As Director

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