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Kyle Johnson (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor, most notable from the film The Learning Tree.
He is the son of actress Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Lt. Uhura in the classic Star Trek series and her husband Foster Johnson. Kyle began his acting career when he accompanied his mother, as a form of punishment, to an audition for a stage play. The director saw Johnson and cast him on the spot for the production.
Johnson's TV appearances include such shows as The Fugitive and The Mod Squad. His early film roles include the 1965 epic film The Greatest Story Ever Told, in which he was... MORE
Kyle Johnson (born August 14, 1951) is an American actor, most notable from the film The Learning Tree.
He is the son of actress Nichelle Nichols, who portrayed Lt. Uhura in the classic Star Trek series and her husband Foster Johnson. Kyle began his acting career when he accompanied his mother, as a form of punishment, to an audition for a stage play. The director saw Johnson and cast him on the spot for the production.
Johnson's TV appearances include such shows as The Fugitive and The Mod Squad. His early film roles include the 1965 epic film The Greatest Story Ever Told, in which he was cast as Sidney Poitier's son. Later roles included Roger Vadim's Pretty Maids All in a Row.
Johnson was active in the Los Angeles music scene of the 1980s as a musician and songwriter. His song, "Ready To Receive" was recorded by independent folk and pop artist Claudia Russell.
In the early 2000s (decade), Johnson had a radio show in KNFT in Silver City, New Mexico, which was the only left of center show on the station which also featured shows by Rush Limbaugh and other conservatives. When Johnson's show was pulled from the air, listeners threatened to boycott advertisers. LESS
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