Nicole Randall Johnson (born December 9, 1973) is an American actress, writer and producer. Johnson is most notable for her membership in the recurring cast of performers on the sketch comedy series MADtv.
Nicole Randall Johnson | |
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| Born | (1973-12-09) December 9, 1973 (age 48) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Johnson was born in Los Angeles, California. When she turned seven, Johnson's family left LA and she split the rest of her time growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, and later, Portland, Oregon. She attended the University of Arizona,[1] where she majored in theatre. While pursuing her degree, she performed in a number of dramatic plays and was a member of the school's sketch and improv group, Comedy Corner.
After college, Johnson moved back to Los Angeles and began studying at The Groundlings School and Theatre, whose alumni include fellow MADtv cast members Phil LaMarr, Michael McDonald and Daniele Gaither. There she became a member of the Sunday Company, where she wrote and performed for a year before becoming a Series Regular on the acclaimed Bravo comedy series, Significant Others.
Johnson has had recurring roles on Key & Peele, Reno 911! and Andy Barker, P.I.. A few of her other television credits include guest-starring roles on Single Parents, Prime Suspect, Weeds, Curb Your Enthusiasm, Monk, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, The Shield, Hannah Montana and Hot in Cleveland.
Johnson had supporting roles in such films as Murder Mystery, Role Models, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Transformers and In Her Shoes.[2]
Johnson joined the cast of MADtv in 2005 as a feature performer and writer in the show's eleventh season. She became the third black female cast member in the show's history (Debra Wilson and Daniele Gaither were the first two respectively). She was promoted to repertory status for the show's twelfth season. Frequently recurring characters include Ka-Son and Darell, while her impersonations include Condoleezza Rice, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah and Randy Jackson.
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Open 'til 3 | Diana | Short |
| 2004 | Reaction | The Acting Partner | |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Speed Dater | |
| In Her Shoes | Rose's Assistant | ||
| 2006 | Jimmy and Judy | Prostitute | |
| School for Scoundrels | Shanice | ||
| 2007 | Transformers | ASI Security Woman | |
| License to Wed | Louise | ||
| The Brothers Solomon | Birthing Instructor | ||
| Truth Be Told | - | Video Short | |
| 2008 | Have Tig at Your Party | Kaotanda Jefferis - Black Person | Video |
| Role Models | Karen | ||
| 2010 | Lez Chat | Disappointed Woman | Short |
| 2019 | Murder Mystery | Marisol | |
| American Skin | Tammi |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Felicity | Resident | Episode: "Ben Don't Leave" |
| CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Nurse | Episode: "The Hunger Artist" | |
| 2003 | Miss Match | Nicole | Episode: "Who's Your Daddy?" |
| 2004 | The Parkers | Mrs. Carter | Episode: "Can Two Wrongs Make a Right?" |
| Dragnet | Uni Cop | Episode: "Frame of Mind" | |
| Still Standing | Karen Gault | Episode: "Still Champions" | |
| Reno 911! | Bridesmaid/Stolen Hair Victim | Episode: "Raineesha X" & "Department Investigation: Part 2" | |
| Significant Others | Alex | Main Cast | |
| 2005 | Listen Up! | Susan | Episode: "Snub Thy Neighbor" |
| Half & Half | Reporter | Episode: "The Big Undercover Lover Episode" | |
| Monk | Frances | Episode: "Mr. Monk Goes to the Office" | |
| Inconceivable | Dana | Episode: "Balls in Your Court" | |
| Curb Your Enthusiasm | Omar's Receptionist | Episode: "Lewis Needs a Kidney" | |
| 2005-07 | MADtv | Herself/Cast Member | Featured Cast: Season 11, Main Cast: Season 12 |
| 2007 | Andy Barker P.I. | Clerk/Nicole | Episode: "Pilot" & "Fairway, My Lovely" |
| The Shield | Leticia Gregory | Episode: "Back to One" | |
| 2008 | Kath & Kim | Suzette | Episode: "Respect" & "Old" |
| Hannah Montana | Lorraine | Episode: "Ready, Set, Don't Drive" | |
| 2010 | Hot in Cleveland | Eleanor | Episode: "It's Not That Complicated" |
| 2011 | Traffic Light | Cop | Episode: "Pilot" |
| 2012 | Prime Suspect | Diane Carey | Episode: "Stuck in the Middle with You" |
| Weeds | Detective Crowley | Episode: "God Willing and the Creek Don't Rise" | |
| Greetings from Home | Emma | Main Cast | |
| 2012-13 | Key & Peele | Rap Video Mom/Katendra | Episode: "Episode #2.4" & "Obama Shutdown" |
| 2013 | The Crazy Ones | Debbie | Episode: "The Spectacular" |
| I Hate My Teenage Daughter | Ginger | Episode: "Teenage Cheerleading" | |
| 2016 | The Crossroads of History | Prudence | Episode: "Smallpox" |
| 2019 | Single Parents | Dr. Rhonda | Episode: "The Shed" |
| 2022 | The G Word | Various characters | Supporting role |