Arnold Johnson
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Arnold Johnson is an actor with a long credit list and no single calling card. 'Shaft' is a second title that reaches an audience. At 24 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. 'Menace II Society' gave him the part of Grandpapa.
Arnold Johnson
14 Movies
10 Series
Arnold Johnson is an actor with a long credit list and no single calling card. 'Shaft' is a second title that reaches an audience. At 24 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. 'Menace II Society' gave him the part of Grandpapa.
Movies
Plays Grandpapa
Menace II Society
1993
Plays Janitor
The Seventh Sign
1988
Plays Cul
Shaft
1971
Plays Tattoo Artist
Racing with the Moon
1984
Plays Mr. Matthews
The Five Heartbeats
1991
Plays George
Sunset
1988
Plays Fixer
My Demon Lover
1987
Plays Putney Swope
Putney Swope
1969
Plays Bank Bum
Honky Tonk Freeway
1981
Plays Bum
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
1981
Plays Patient
A Hero Ain't Nothin' But a Sandwich
1977
TV Shows
Plays Fletcher Thomas
Family Matters
1989
Plays Town Sage
Amazing Stories
1985
Plays Supply Cop
Pacific Station
1991
Plays Jeremiah Johnson
Medical Story
1975
Plays Sam
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990
Plays Calvin Stokes
Matlock
1986
Plays Mickey
The White Shadow
1978
Plays Nestor
The Hitchhiker
1983
Plays Old Barber
Roc
1991
Plays Grandpa
Ferris Bueller
1990
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Menace II Society
Full Filmography
Menace II Society
Grandpapa
1993
Film
Pacific Station
Supply Cop · 1 episode
1991–
TV
Roc
Old Barber · 1 episode
1991–
TV
The Five Heartbeats
Mr. Matthews
1991
Film
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Sam · 1 episode
1990–
TV
Ferris Bueller
Grandpa · 1 episode
1990–
TV
Family Matters
Fletcher Thomas · 4 episodes
1989–
TV
White Lion
Tsuwana
1988
Film
Sunset
George
1988
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Arnold Johnson still alive?
Arnold Johnson passed away on April 10, 2000 at age 78.
What are the most famous roles of Arnold Johnson?
Arnold Johnson is best known for roles in Rocky, Menace II Society, Shaft.
How many movies has Arnold Johnson been in?
Over a 31-year career (since 1969), Arnold Johnson has appeared in 14 movies and 10 TV shows.
What was Arnold Johnson's first movie?
The career of Arnold Johnson began with Putney Swope (1969).
What is Arnold Johnson's most recent movie or series?
Arnold Johnson's most recent release is Amazing Stories: The Movie III, which premiered on January 2, 1998.
What TV shows has Arnold Johnson appeared in?
On television, Arnold Johnson has appeared in The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Family Matters, Amazing Stories, Highway to Heaven.
Arnold Johnson
1921-11-15
Arnold Johnson is an actor with a long credit list and no single calling card. 'Shaft' is a second title that reaches an audience. At 24 titles, the filmography is a substantial one. 'Menace II Society' gave him the part of Grandpapa.