Johnny was born in New Jersey to parents Marion Jack and Delma Mae Harvill, and his early life was marked by a significant move to Conyers, Georgia. This relocation had a profound impact on his formative years, as he found himself an outsider among hundreds of individuals who harbored a deep affection for the Confederacy.
The sense of isolation he experienced on the playground was mirrored in his home life, where his five brothers, spaced far apart in age, lived in a sparsely populated area of the county. The school's transportation schedule, which picked them up last in the morning and dropped them off first in the afternoon, left Johnny with a limited understanding of the lives of his peers.
As a result, he developed a propensity for living in a fantasy world, one that was largely of his own creation.
As Johnny progressed through the formative years of his childhood, he began to cultivate a distinct sense of individuality, a trait that would ultimately earn him the esteemed label of non-conformist. For him, this designation served as the ultimate badge of honor, a testament to his unwavering commitment to embracing his differences.
Throughout the entirety of his life, Johnny has been driven by an unrelenting passion to share his singular perspective with the world, a desire that has been channeled through his various creative endeavors. From a tender age, he has been prolific in his writing, penning short stories, poems, and songs that reflect his unique voice and artistic vision.
Over time, his ardor for the arts has only intensified, a burning flame that continues to fuel his creative output and inspire him to push the boundaries of his craft.
Johnny's foray into the captivating world of acting commenced at a relatively late stage in his life, specifically at the age of 59, when he took the bold step of enrolling in the prestigious Actors Breakthrough school, where he had the privilege of being mentored by the renowned GregAlan Williams. This training proved to be a profoundly transformative experience, one that had a profound impact on Johnny's artistic development and sense of self. As a direct result of this training, Johnny soon found himself becoming a valued member of Alan Artist, a cutting-edge agency founded by the illustrious GregAlan in the year 2013. His initial video audition with the agency marked a significant turning point in his career, ultimately leading to a groundbreaking opportunity that catapulted him to stardom, securing him a coveted role in the highly anticipated feature film "Taken 3".
