Brian Eric Johnson
Biography
Brian is an actor, writer, filmmaker born and raised in Sacramento, California. While completing a degree in Theatre Arts at Sacramento City College, he performed on stage across the city. After continuing his studies of Film and Drama at San Diego State University, he moved to Los Angeles to fulfill his career aspirations. Brian has worked successfully as an actor, writer, and producer both on stage and in film. Testing his theatre chops in a new city, Brian wore all three hats on several stage productions in the NOHO arts district. These projects included, 'Games', 'Pieces', and the critically acclaimed 'That's My Desire'. 'Desire', a harsh prison drama, became a successful fund-raiser for Inner City Youth during performances at LATC. Brian was acknowledged citywide as "Best Lead Actor" by reviewplays.com for his work in "The Dolly."
As Brian switched his focus to film, he continued to act and produce from his own screenplays. Early projects included the 16mm short 'Daydream Believer', and the feature 'Rites of Spring'. His film, the 35mm 'Ranchero', co-starring Danny Trejo, was awarded "Best of Festival" at Indie Fest USA. The script garnered him the "Best Screenplay" award at the S.E.N.E. Film, Music & Art Festival.
Brian worked as a multi-hyphenate on the feature 'Mobster', where he's credited as writer, producer, director, and actor.
With several projects in development, Brian continues to create content that he hopes will move, entertain, and inspire his audience.
Known For

Film
Internal Affairs
Busboy
1990

Film
Sexual Intent
Purse Snatcher
1993

Film
Assassins Tale
Burt
2013

Film
Ranchero
Tom McCoy
2008

Film
Kilroy
Joe 'Peg Leg' Morgan
2021

Film
Unit 262
Agent Leftridge
2023

Film
Mobster
Agent Leftridge
2013

Film
Tomorrow's Game
Professional Umpire
2022

Film
Mundo: From Altar Boy to Hitman
Joe 'Pegleg' Morgan
2018

Film
Jump Cut
Athlete
1993

Film
The Opiate Diaries
Soldier Boy
2018

Film
Sugar, Silence and Everyday Violence
Filmography
2023FilmUnit 262as Agent Leftridge2022FilmTomorrow's Gameas Professional Umpire2021FilmKilroyas Joe 'Peg Leg' Morgan2018FilmThe Opiate Diariesas Soldier Boy2018FilmMundo: From Altar Boy to Hitmanas Joe 'Pegleg' Morgan2013FilmMobsteras Agent Leftridge2013FilmAssassins Taleas Burt2008FilmRancheroas Tom McCoy1993FilmSexual Intentas Purse Snatcher1993FilmJump Cutas Athlete1990FilmInternal Affairsas Busboy—FilmSugar, Silence and Everyday Violence