J.J. Johnston, a renowned actor, entered the world on October 24, 1933, in the vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. Throughout his illustrious career, he made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, captivating audiences with his impressive performances in films such as Fatal Attraction (1987),Spartan (2004),and JFK (1991). In his personal life, J.J. was deeply devoted to his loving wife, Patricia Ann Johnston. Sadly, his life came to a close on November 4, 2022, leaving behind a legacy that will continue to inspire and entertain generations to come.
Personal Details
BornOct 24, 1933 Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
Career
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2008

Redbelt as Ring Announcer
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2004

Spartan as Night Club Manager
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2002

Hitters as Nano
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2001

The Prime Gig as Lloyd
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Dead Man's Run as Detective #1
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2000

Lakeboat as Stan
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Who Killed Atlanta's Children? as Clark Hildebrandt
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State and Main as Stationmaster
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The King of Queens as Chick
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1999

K-911 as Fat Tommy
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1998

The Fixer as Angelo
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1997

The Spanish Prisoner as Doorman
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1995

Above Suspicion as Hank
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1994

Stranger by Night as Bobby's Father
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Desert Steel as Buck
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Body Shot as Magruder
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1993

Mad Dog and Glory as Shanlon
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1992

The Water Engine as White Haired Man
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1991

Homicide as Jilly Curran
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Queens Logic as Joey Clams
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JFK as Mobster with Broussard
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An Inconvenient Woman as Capt. Mariano
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1989

Peter Gunn as Barney
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An Innocent Man as Joseph Donatelli
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1988

Things Change as Frankie
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976-EVIL as Virgil
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Stars and Bars as Doorman
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1987

Weeds as Lazarus
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Fatal Attraction as O'Rourke
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1986

A Winner Never Quits as Trainer
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The Equalizer as Frank
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1981

Whose Life Is It Anyway? as Guard
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1979
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1978

Towing as Butch
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1972

Beware! The Blob as Deputy Kelly Davis
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2007