About
American movie and television actor, writer and director known for his roles on The Oval, American Soul and The Hate U Give. He has also acted in NCIS, The Quad, and Barbershop 2: Back in Business. His iamjavonjohnson Instagram account has 10,000 followers. He publishes travel vlogs, behind-the-scenes videos and career highlights.
Before Fame
He graduated from South Carolina State University on a scholarship. He earned an MFA from the University of Pittsburgh. He made his film debut in the Kevin Smith film Dogma. He played Gangster #3.
Trivia
He is a successful playwright as well as actor. His play Hambone was nominated for the Joseph Jefferson Award for New Work in 2001. He started the non-profit Bear Fruit Conservatory to assist at-risk students with free acting classes.
Family Life
He was the first person in his family to attend college.
Associated With
He has acted in Tyler Perry movies. He once posted a video with Usher at a cast and crew party.
