Keean Manny Johnson, born on October 25, 1996, in the picturesque foothills of the Colorado Rockies, is the offspring of a British father and an American mother. Throughout his life, Keean has been home-schooled alongside his younger brother Cade, allowing him to dedicate a significant portion of his time to nurturing his multifaceted passions for dance, music, acting, and photography.
Prior to embarking on his illustrious career, Keean had the opportunity to perform over 300 shows on Broadway, showcasing his exceptional talent. In 2010, he relocated from Manhattan to Chicago, where he continued to hone his craft and soon caught the attention of a prominent casting director, Claire Simon. This serendipitous encounter ultimately led to the Johnson family's relocation to Los Angeles, enabling Keean to further refine his acting skills and audition for various TV and film projects.
Keean Johnson's feature film debut was a leading role in the highly anticipated James Cameron-produced and Robert Rodriguez-directed Alita: Battle Angel, a $200 million budget film that boasted an impressive ensemble cast, including Christoph Waltz and Jennifer Connelly. Keean is set to appear alongside notable co-stars Luke Evans, Woody Harrelson, and Aaron Eckhart in Lionsgate's MIDWAY, directed by Roland Emmerich. Additionally, Keean has completed production on several other films, including Cut Throat City, Low Tide, We Summon the Darkness, and Emperor.
On the small screen, Keean has made appearances on the hit NBC series "Nashville" and the popular Freeform series "The Fosters." Prior to his on-camera success, Keean was part of the hit Broadway musical Billy Elliott. When he's not busy with his acting endeavors, Keean continues to pursue his other passions, including dance, music, photography, and art.
