Cameron Johnson (actor)
{{Short description|American actor}}
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| birth_place = Maurice, Louisiana, U.S.
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| years_active = 2017–present
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Cameron Johnson (born July 2, 1999) is an American actor. In 2020 he starred in the independent horror film Star Light. In 2020, he joined the cast of the NBC/Peacock soap opera, Days of Our Lives on a recurring basis as a recast of Theo Carver.
Personal life
Johnson is the son of Eric Johnson and Phyllis Johnson (née Catalon). He has two brothers, Eric II and Myles.{{cite web|url=https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/doris-catalon-obituary?pid=170107980|title=Doris Catalon Obituary - Death Notice and Service Information|date=March 10, 2014|website=Legacy.com|publisher=Legacy.com, Inc.|accessdate=February 27, 2021}} He grew up in Maurice, Louisiana but currently resides in Los Angeles, California.{{cite web|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/comings-and-goings/581947/days-of-our-lives-cameron-johnson-recast-theo-carver/|title=Recast: Days of Our Lives Casts Cameron Johnson as Theo Carver|first=Amy |last=Mistretta|website=Soaps.com|publisher=SHE Media|date=October 23, 2020|accessdate=October 23, 2020}} He attended North Vermilion High in his hometown and graduated in 2017.{{cite web|url=https://www.hudl.com/profile/3000807/Cameron-Johnson/about|title=Cameron Johnson|publisher=Hudl|accessdate=February 27, 2021}}
Career
Johnson made his television debut in an episode of the Fox sitcom The Mick in 2017 and also appeared in the television film The Wrong Crush. In 2018, he appeared in an episode of the Fox drama 9-1-1.{{cite web|url=https://soaphub.com/days-of-our-lives/days-of-our-lives-breaking-news-cameron-johnson-is-the-new-theo/|title=Days of our Lives Breaking News: Cameron Johnson Is The New Theo|date=October 23, 2020|first=Michael|last=Maloney|website=Soap Hub|accessdate=October 23, 2020}} In 2019, Johnson appeared in two episodes of the Hulu original series, Light as a Feather. In May 2020, Johnson starred opposite Scout Taylor-Compton in the independent horror film Star Light.{{cite web|url=https://deadline.com/2020/05/1091-acquires-star-light-1202925034/|title=1091 Lands YA Supernatural Thriller ‘Star Light’|first=Amanda|last=N'Duka|website=Deadline Hollywood|date=May 5, 2020|accessdate=November 6, 2020}} On October 23, 2020, it was announced that Johnson had been cast in the role of Theo Carver on NBC's Days of Our Lives.{{cite web|url=https://daytimeconfidential.com/2020/10/23/cameron-johnson-joins-days-of-our-lives-as-recast-theo-carver|title=Cameron Johnson Joins Days of Our Lives as Recast Theo Carver|date=October 23, 2020|first=Carly|last=Silver|website=Daytime Confidential|accessdate=October 23, 2020}} Johnson made his debut on November 6, and departed on November 12.{{cite web|url=https://soaps.sheknows.com/days-of-our-lives/comings-and-goings/581947/days-of-our-lives-cameron-johnson-recast-theo-carver/|title=Recast: Days of Our Lives Casts Cameron Johnson as Theo Carver|first=Amy |last=Mistretta|website=Soaps.com|publisher=SHE Media|date=October 23, 2020|accessdate=October 23, 2020}} While he was only slated to appear in a handful of episodes, Johnson told Soap Opera Digest that he was definitely open to a return.{{cite journal|title=Cameron Johnson on Days Gig|pages=12–13|department=Comings and Goings|work=Soap Opera Digest|publisher=American Media, Inc.|date=November 16, 2020|volume=45|issue=46}} In 2021, it was announced that Johnson was set to reprise the role in March 2021.{{cite web|url=https://daytimeconfidential.com/2021/03/01/cameron-johnson-heads-back-to-days-of-our-lives|title=Cameron Johnson Heads Back to Days of Our Lives|date=March 1, 2021|first=Jillian|last=Bowe|work=Daytime Confidential|publisher=Confidential Media, Inc. (SAY Media)|accessdate=March 1, 2021}}
Filmography
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| rowspan="2" | 2017
| The Mick | Teenager #2 | Episode: "The Mess" {{small|(2017)}} | |
| The Wrong Crus | Freddy | Television film | |
| 2018 | 9-1-1 | Teenage Boy | Episode: "Hen Begins" {{small|(2018)}} |
| 2019 | Light as a Feather | Justin | {{show
| 1 = 2 Episodes | 2 = Episode: "...Sick as a Dog {{small|(2019)}} }} |
| rowspan="2" | 2020 | Star Light | Dylan | Lead role |
| Days of Our Lives | Theo Carver | {{Show|1= Recurring role |2= November 6 to November 12, 2020 March 10 to April 28, 2021 July 2 to August 19, 2021 October 28 to November 18, 2021 June 21 to July 1, 2022 June 19, 2023 to August 1, 2023 }} | |
| 2021 | Yes Day | Brad | Netflix original |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
! Award ! Category ! Work ! Result ! scope="col" class="unsortable" | {{abbr|Ref.|References}} |
|---|
| scope="row" style="text-align:center;" | 2020
| National Black Film Festival | Best Actor | {{won}} | style="text-align:center;" | {{cite news|url=https://www.petaluma360.com/article/entertainment/the-buzz-14/?sba=AAS|title=The Buzz|work=Argus-Courier|date=August 5, 2020|accessdate=February 27, 2021|location=United States}} |
References
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External links
- {{IMDb name|7874063}}
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Category:American male television actors
Category:21st-century American male actors