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American actor Keean Johnson was born in 1996 or 1997 and is well-known for his charismatic roles in both movies and television. Johnson is a native of Boulder, Colorado, and his rise to prominence in the entertainment business at a young age has been characterized by skill, commitment, and a variety of roles.
Early Life
Keean Johnson was raised in Boulder, Colorado. His mother is American-Chilean, and his father is British. Johnson discovered his passion for acting at an early age, making his first professional appearance at 11 in the play “Plainsong” at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Notably, he caught the attention of casting director Nora Brennan, earning a role in the Broadway musical “Billy Elliot,” which later won the Tony for Best Musical in 2008.
Career
At the age of sixteen, Keean Johnson started his career in television by landing roles in episodes including “Switched at Birth,” “Notorious,” and “Joe Pickett.” On the other hand, Adam Freeman’s breakout performance came in the action horror adventure series “Spooksville.” Based on Christopher Pike’s novel, the Hub Network series ran from October 2013 to May 2014, showcasing Johnson’s early acting talent.
His television career persisted, as he appeared in shows like “The Fosters” (2015) and “Euphoria” (2019) and had recurrent parts in musical drama films like “Nashville” (2014–2016). The criminal drama miniseries “Waco: The Aftermath,” which debuted on Showtime in 2023, had him in the lead character of Vernon Howell.
The 2016 comedy-drama “Heritage Falls” was Keean Johnson’s feature film debut. Still, his breakthrough performance came from his portrayal as Hugo in the cyberpunk action movie “Alita: Battle Angel” (2019). Based on Yukito Kishiro’s comic series Gunnm, Johnson starred with Rosa Salazar in Robert Rodriguez’s film, which demonstrated his flexibility and made him a potential actor.
Johnson kept expanding the variety of his films after this accomplishment. His performances in movies like “Emperor” (2020), “Low Tide” (2019), and “We Summon the Darkness” (2019) demonstrated his versatility in a range of genres, including drama, horror, and historical dramas. Johnson’s ability to give his characters nuance and realism was further showcased in the romantic comedy-drama “The Ultimate Playlist of Noise” (2021).
How rich is Keean Johnson?
Keean Johnson has an estimated net worth of about $2 million.
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