Anthony Johnson
Anthony Johnson
Biography
Anthony Johnson (February 1, 1966 – September 6, 2021), sometimes credited as A. J. Johnson, was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as "Ezal” in the 1995 comedy film Friday. Born in Compton, California, his father Eddie Smith was a stuntman and a co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association. Johnson had credited his father for helping him enter the film industry, by getting him to work in film productions. He had also credited the comedian Robin Harris for helping him earlier on in his career as a stand-up comedian and giving him another chance even when he was jeered for his bad performance. Johnson began acting in his early twenties. In 1990, he landed a starring role as E.Z.E. in House Party, after which he started doing stand-up in bars in Los Angeles. He later appeared in Lethal Weapon 3 as a drug dealer and in Menace II Society. His biggest role was in the 1995 comedy Friday, as Ezal, a crackhead and thief. He also appeared in Panther, The Players Club, B*A*P*S, I Got the Hook-Up, Def Jam's How to Be a Player and Repos, and in rap videos: in Dr. Dre's "Dre Day" (1992), he played Sleazy-E, a parody of Eazy-E, and he appeared again as Sleazy-E in the video for Eazy-E's "Real Muthaphuckkin G's" (1993), this time being assaulted.
Known For
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
30
Gender
Male
Birthday
1966-01-31 (59 years old)
Place of Birth
Compton, California, USA
Acting

2022

Boosters LA as Kenny

2019

I Got the Hook Up 2 as Blue

2018

Hey, Mr. Postman! as Cousin Tino

2018

5K1 as Wash Manager

2017

Candy as Lollipop

2012

Recognize as Mouse

2006

Repos as Tick Tack

2004

Hittin' It! as Cousin E (as A.J. Johnson)

2004

Sweet Oranges as Himself

2003

Sweet Hideaway as Coach

2002

On the Edge as Hank Conrad

2001

O as Dell

2000

Hot Boyz as Pee Wee

2000

Baller Blockin' as Fast Eddie

1999

Foolish as Himself

1998

The Players Club as L'il Man

1998

Woo as Doorman

1998

I Got the Hook-Up as Blue

1997

B.A.P.S as James

1997

How to Be a Player as Spootie

1996

The Jamie Foxx Show as Lil Loc Dawg

1996

The Great White Hype as Sultan’s Valet

1995

Friday as Ezal

1995

Panther as Sabu

1994

House Party 3 as Butcher

1993

Menace II Society as Tony

1992

Lethal Weapon 3 as Drug Dealer

1990

House Party as E.Z.E.