Tom Johnson

Tom Johnson

Deceased · Born: Jul 25, 1968 · Died: Jan 14, 2024

Personal Details

BornJul 25, 1968 Fairfax, Virginia, USA

Biography

Tom Johnson, a highly accomplished writer, producer, and creative showrunner, has spent an entire year utilizing Zoom to oversee the comedy writing staff on a daily, live show, a remarkable feat of consistency that has spanned 365 consecutive days.

As an Emmy-winning professional, Johnson is best recognized for his work on several notable projects, including The Jeselnik Offensive, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Talkshow with Spike Feresten, Stand-Up Nation with Greg Giraldo, Lopez Tonight, and the Comedy Central Roasts of David Hasselhoff and Roseanne.

In addition to his impressive comedy credits, Johnson has also honed his skills as an awards show writer, having led the writers' rooms on The MTV Movie Awards, The MTV Video Music Awards, 6 Guys Choice Awards, The Scream Awards, and The Video Game Awards.

Johnson has also demonstrated his versatility by writing and/or producing pilots for a diverse range of talent, including Marc Maron, Dan Savage, Nikki Glaser, Jim Norton, Anjelah Johnson, and Joan Rivers.

Throughout his career, Johnson has amassed extensive experience in various genres, including reality, sketch, prank, game, hidden camera, and app-based live trivia shows.

Prior to his success in television and comedy writing, Johnson began his career as a stand-up comic, earning his approval at the renowned Comedy Cellar in 1994, a milestone that holds significance in the world of comedy.