Arte Johnson - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 20, 1929 |
|---|---|
| Age | 97 |
| Birthplace | Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius - (see also Arte Johnson's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Dragon |
| Generation | Silent Generation |
| Known For | Performing on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In', especially his 'Very interesting...' catchphrase character and the cigarette-smoking German soldier. |
Intro
Arte Johnson was an American comedian and actor best known for his work on the television show 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.' Renowned for his versatile character performances, Johnson became a staple of American comedy in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Early Life & Background
Arte Johnson was born Arthur Stanton Eric Johnson in Benton Harbor, Michigan. He attended the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, where he worked at the campus radio station and was involved in student theatrics before moving to New York to pursue a career in entertainment.
Career Highlights
- Regular cast member on 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' (1968–1973)
- Won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1969 for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Variety Series
- Provided voice work on animated series such as 'The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo' and 'Baggy Pants and the Nitwits'
- Appeared in numerous films and television shows, including guest roles in 'The Twilight Zone,' 'Night Gallery,' and 'The Love Boat'
Trivia
- His 'verrry interesting' catchphrase became a pop culture staple.
- Before his entertainment career, he briefly worked in advertising.
- Brother Coslough 'Cos' Johnson was a comedy writer for television.
- Johnson performed at the White House for President Nixon.
FAQs
People also ask
Arte Johnson is 97 years old.
Arte Johnson was born the 20 January 1929.
Benton Harbor, Michigan, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 20th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Jr. was born on January 20, 1929, in Tavares, Florida. He became a prominent NASCAR driver, known for his speed and charisma, earning the nickname "Fireball" during his baseball career.
- Day of the week: January 20th, 1929 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont
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