Lamar Johnson (born July 18, 1994) is a Canadian actor and dancer. He is best known for portraying Seven Carter in the American drama film The Hate U Give (film). In 2020 he starred as Charlie in All the Bright Places (film). [1][2]
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Born | (1994-07-18) July 18, 1994 (age 28) |
Occupation | Actor, dancer |
Years active | 2003–present |
Johnson was born in Toronto, Ontario. He is a skilled dancer and is self taught, although he was later trained at the Canadian School of Dance. He attended school at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy. Johnson rose to fame in the hit show The Next Step, as hip hop dancer, West who learns to work on different styles as well. He also danced with Seeds on the street, getting experience dancing in a troupe. Before The Next Step, Johnson appeared in a movie called Honey.[citation needed]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2012 | Home Again | Young Dunston | |
2016 | Full Out | Twist | |
2017 | Kings | Jesse Cooper | |
2017 | Filth City | Smush | |
2018 | The Hate U Give | Seven Carter | |
2019 | Native Son | Gus | |
2019 | Dark Phoenix | Match | |
2020 | Run Sweetheart Run | Norlon | |
2020 | All the Bright Places | Charlie | |
2022 | Brother | Michael |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2011 | Covert Affairs | Kid #1 | 1 episode |
2012 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Niner | 1 episode |
2012 | The Firm | Donnell Heywood | 1 episode |
2012 | Rookie Blue | Tyler Markes | 1 episode |
2013–2017, 2019 | The Next Step | West | Main role, 115 episodes |
2014 | Saving Hope | Harry | 1 episode |
2017 | Mary Kills People | Ethan Grant | 1 episode |
2020-2021 | Your Honor | Kofi Jones | Miniseries, 5 episodes |
2023 | The Last of Us | Henry | Upcoming series |
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