Dots Johnson was an American actor who is best known for No Way Out, The Grissom Gang, and Paisan. He was born on February 3, 1913, in Baltimore, Maryland, and passed away on August 22, 1986, in New York City, New York.
Personal and Family Life
Dots Johnson, whose birth name was Hylan Johnson, worked as a taxi driver in New York before becoming an actor. He was also a recording artist. Details about his family are not widely known, and he maintained a private life away from the spotlight.
Career
Throughout his acting career, Dots Johnson appeared in several notable films. Some of his prominent roles include characters in classic movies from the 1940s and 1950s. His performances have left a mark, especially in films that depict significant cultural narratives of that era.
Death and Legacy
Dots Johnson died on August 22, 1986, in New York City. His contributions to film and his role as a talent from the mid-20th century continue to be remembered by fans of classic cinema.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Paisà | 1946-12-10 | American MP |
| No Way Out | 1950-08-16 | Lefty Jones – Orderly |
| Reet, Petite, and Gone | 1947-01-01 | Michaels |
| If You Give a Dance, You Gotta Pay the Band | 1972-12-19 | Jim |
| The Joe Louis Story | 1953-09-18 | Julian Black (as Dotts Johnson) |
| Tall, Tan and Terrific | 1946-06-26 | The Duke |
| The Grissom Gang | 1971-05-28 |