Marjorie Johnson

Marjorie Johnson

80 · Born: Jun 6, 1944

Personal Details

BornJun 6, 1944 New York City, New York, USA

Biography

Marjorie has had a prolific career, bringing to life a diverse array of characters across the United States and internationally. Her extensive repertoire includes a wide range of roles, showcasing her remarkable acting abilities.

Notably, she portrayed the iconic character of Candylady in Hoodoo Love at the Cherry Lane Theatre in New York, earning her the prestigious Best Supporting Actress Audelco Award.

In addition to her work on stage, Marjorie has also appeared in various productions, including Tituba in The Crucible at the Capital Rep in Albany, Queen Clytemnestra at the Hangar Theatre in Ithaca, New York, and Mrs. Antrobus in The Skin of our Teeth at the Delaware Theatre Co. in Wilmington, earning a nomination for the Philadelphia Critics' Award.

Her impressive resume also includes notable roles such as Winnie Mandela in M: The Mandela Saga, earning her the Lead Actress Audelco Award, Elizabeth in The Old Settler at Studio Arena in Buffalo, New York, Rose in Fences at StageWest in Springfield, Massachusetts, and various roles at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Portland.

Marjorie has also had the opportunity to perform at the esteemed Edinburgh Festival in Scotland, portraying Zora Neale Hurston and Sojourner Truth in The Pen and the Podium.

In addition to her stage work, Marjorie has also appeared in several TV and film productions, including Law and Order, NYPD Blue, As the World Turns, The Boiler Room, Duplicates, Chrome Soldiers, and American Gangster.

Career

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2022
Armageddon Time
Armageddon Time as Johnny's Grandmother
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2021
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2007
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2000
Boiler Room
Boiler Room as Abbie's Mother
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1997
Lifebreath
Lifebreath as Ms. Grimes
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1989