Nobody knew he was going to do that except Ving and John. [11] Despite no titles, Johnson cashed a career-high $92,700 in 2022. Anthony Johnson, 'Friday' actor and comedian, has died | CNN He was 55. But once John yelled, Cut! the set exploded in laughter!. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He was 55. Anthony "A.J." Johnson, who played Ezal, a homeless man with drug. Johnson, a projected 2024 NBA draft lottery pick, told ESPN on Thursday that he has decommitted from the Texas Longhorns and signed a deal with the Illawarra . [10], Based on points earned during the first 13 events of the 2022 PBA Tour season, Johnson qualified as the #10 seed for the PBA Tour Playoffs. A. J. Johnson (bowler) - Wikipedia From filming at Marthas Vineyard to the mean streets of South Central, Johnson portrayed Juanita in John Singletons Baby Boy (2001.) Anthony Johnson Dead: Friday Actor Was 55 - The Hollywood Reporter Now a fan favorite film inspiring popular memes, Johnson admits the role was difficult to initially grasp. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski and Jonathan Givony reported the news that Johnson has decided to pursue a professional career overseas instead of taking the traditional NCAA route. He played college football at Texas State University and was drafted in the sixth round of the 1989 NFL Draft. "Sad to wake up to the news about AJ Johnson passing away. Johnson (born September 3, 1992)[1] is an American professional bowler from Oswego, Illinois. Naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. 80 overall. He also appeared in Panther, The Players Club, B*A*P*S, I Got the Hook-Up,[3] 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. Johnson had reportedly been found unresponsive in a shop earlier this month and rushed to . Anthony "AJ" Johnson, a comedian and actor best known for his parts in "Friday" and "House Party," has died, representatives for Johnson confirmed to TheWrap Monday. I was looking at the content of the sequels and I just felt like the content didn't do the characters or the storylines any justice. Johnson. LOS ANGELES Anthony "A.J." Sorry I couldnt bring your character Ezal back to the big screen in Last Friday https://t.co/gKbYZDZ4Br. Johnson also spoke on the tough decision to decommit from Texas and newly appointed head coach Rodney Terry. Copyright 2023 Sporting News Holdings Limited. [10][11], Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Anthony Johnson, Actor Known for 'Friday,' Dies at 55", "Actor Anthony Johnson, Of 'Friday' Fame, Dead At 55", "Where Are They Now? ), Aging beloved YA author Judy Blumes inevitable foil isnt so bad after all, Review: The entertaining Peter Pan & Wendy charts a familiar course to Neverland, Rihanna has Smurfs on the brain for her next movie: Hope this gives me cool points, Review: In Guardians 3, ultra-weird superhero fun doesnt have to be Rocket science, The new Tom Cruise just might be a London office worker with a taste for risk. was an acronym for Always Joyful. Naturally funny dude who was straight outta Compton at the same time. I dated Evander Holyfield when I was a senior at Spelman and he was just turning pro out of the Olympics. He was 55. Anthony 'AJ' Johnson, 'Friday' and 'House Party - Yahoo