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Ariyan Annette Johnson (born April 30, 1976), credited as Ariyan Johnson, is an American actress, television director, dancer and choreographer. Johnson is best known for her roles as Chantel Mitchell in the 1992 indie drama film Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.[1] She also portrayed Aisha on The WB hit comedy television series The Steve Harvey Show, only appearing in its second season (1997–98).[2]

Ariyan A. Johnson
Born
Ariyan Annette Johnson

(1976-04-30) April 30, 1976 (age 46)
New York City, U.S.
EducationLaGuardia High School of Performing Arts
Occupation
  • Actress
  • television director
  • dancer
  • choreographer
Years active1991–present
Children2
Websiteariyanjohnson.com

Early life


Born in Brooklyn, New York's Bedford–Stuyvesant neighborhood to artistically inclined parents. Her father, a painter and educator, and her mother, an actress, dancer, and educator. Johnson attended LaGuardia High School of Performing Arts where she majored in dance and film. She also attended Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Martha Graham Center of Contemporary Dance, and 92nd St. Y Harkness Dance Center.


Award nomination


Johnson was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Lead 1994 for her role of Chantel Mitchell in the film Just Another Girl on the I.R.T.[3]


Filmography



Film


Year Title Role Notes
1992 Just Another Girl on the I.R.T. Chantel Mitchell [4]
1998 Bulworth Tanya
1999 The General's Daughter Prvt. Robbin
2000 Something to Sing About Praise Dancer TV Movie

Television


Year Title Role Notes
1995 Law & Order Angel Episode: "Hot Pursuit"
1997-98 The Steve Harvey Show Aisha Recurring Cast: Season 2
1998 L.A. Doctors Tiana Edwards Episode: "A Prayer for the Lying"
2002 For the People - Episode: "The Double Standard"
2003 Static Shock Tamara Lawrence (voice) Episode: "The Usual Suspect"
2004 JAG Private Michelle Boyer Episode: "Hard Time"
Strong Medicine - Episode: "Positive Results"
2006 ER Tamara Episode: "Split Decisions"

Video Games


Year Title Role Notes
2006 Superman Returns The Citizens of Metropolis (voice) Electronic Arts

References


  1. "Actress Ariyan Johnson is anything but 'Just Another Girl'". Baltimore Sun 2 April 1993. Retrieved 2016-08-12.
  2. McCann, Bob (2009). Encyclopedia of African American Actresses in Film and Television. McFarland. p. 180. ISBN 978-0786458042.
  3. "Independent Spirit Awards Nominations and Winners" (PDF). Amazonaws.com page 43. Retrieved 2016-8-12
  4. "Just Another Girl on the I.R.T." The Washington Post. Washington Post Retrieved 2016-8-12




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