January 2025

Maurice Johnson is a versatile actor known for his captivating performances across film and television. He caught the acting bug when he appeared in his first stage play, Thomas Meloncon’s “Diary of Black Men,” directed by Dr. Wendy Coleman at Albany State’s Billy C. Black Auditorium. 

Since then he has taken on lead roles in feature films such as “Operation Aunties,” “Jones Plantation,” “What Lies Under the Trees,” “The Crickets Dance,” “Joyful Noise,” “When the Bough Breaks” and “Billionaire Boys Club,” which showcases his dynamic range and commitment to his craft. Also, he has delivered memorable supporting performances in films like “The Perfect In-Laws” and “Titanic 666.” 

On the small screen, he has earned recurring guest star credits on popular television series including HAWAII FIVE-O for the Network, “Chicago Fire,” “Good Girls,” “To Catch a Killer” and “Vampire Diaries.”

Johnson has won several awards including the Culture and Diversity Film Festival, Judges Award 2020 for Best Ensemble for “The Crickets Dance” and the New York International Film Awards - April Monthly Award 2021 for Best Feature Film, “The Anthology of Julius, the Nigerian Immigrant.” He has received nominations from the North Europe International Film Festival (Fusion Film Festival) - Jury Prize (Nominee) 2021 for Best Lead Actor in “The Crickets Dance” and the Sweden Film Awards - April Award 2021.

Johnson is engaged in the community with a focus on empowering youth, volunteering and giving to various homeless shelters. He was born in Augusta, Ga., and received a football scholarship to Albany State University, from which he graduated with a degree in speech and theatre. He is a notable member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. initiated at the Chi Epsilon chapter at Albany State. 

His birthday is Feb. 10. Follow him on social @mrmauricejohnson.