A.J. Johnson

A.J. Johnson

Adrienne-Joi Akua Okyerebea Johnson (born January 2, 1963), also known as AJ Johnson, is an American actress, life/wellness coach, fitness trainer, dancer, choreographer, and model. She graduated with honors in 1985 from Spelman College in Atlanta and is a member of Delta Sigma Theta sorority. Acting since 1987, she has made many guest appearances on sitcoms, television dramas and music videos; she also has numerous roles in feature films and TV movies, including House Party and Baby Boy. She has appeared in A Different World, In the Heat of the Night, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Amen, Chicago Hope, The Jamie Foxx Show, and Touched by an Angel. She has also appeared in television movies such as A Mother's Courage: the Mary Thomas Story (1989), Clippers (1991), Murder Without Motive: The Edmund Perry Story (1992), Love, Lies & Lullabies (1993), and The Beast (1996). She had a major role on the TV show Sirens. Johnson has also appeared in theatrical releases and independent films such as School Daze (1988), House Party (1990), Double Trouble (1992), Sister Act (1992), The Inkwell (1994), High Freakquency (1998), Two Shades of Blue (2000), Tara (2001), Baby Boy (2001), and Skin Deep (2003). She hosts as the life coach on TV One's show Life Therapy and on VH1's Couples Retreat, where she helps America’s most dysfunctional reality show couples. She has also been on the reality show Love & Hip Hop: Miami.

  • Title: A.J. Johnson
  • Popularity: 1.4296
  • Known For: Acting
  • Birthday: 1963-01-02
  • Place of Birth: Orange, New Jersey, USA
  • Homepage: https://www.theajzone.com/
  • Also Known As: Adrienne-Joi Johnson, AJ Johnson
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A.J. Johnson Movies

  • 1991
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    Dying Young

    Dying Young

    6.7 1991 HD

    After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.

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  • 2001
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    Baby Boy

    Baby Boy

    7.1 2001 HD

    The story of Jody, a misguided, 20-year-old African-American who is really just a baby boy finally forced-kicking and screaming to face the commitments of real life. Streetwise and jobless, he has not only fathered two children by two different women-Yvette and Peanut but still lives with his own mother. He can't seem to strike a balance or find direction in his chaotic life.

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  • 1990
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    House Party

    House Party

    6.4 1990 HD

    Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.

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  • 2001
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    Hood Rat

    Hood Rat

    4.9 2001 HD

    Think of it as Willard in the hood, the debut feature from director Leslie Small finds a Isaiah Washington playing a kindly man who turns maniacal with revenge and enlists the help of some man-eating rodents. Living in a rat-infested apartment building, Max is pushed to the edge when his handicapped brother is killed due to the conditions of the inner-city slum. With the rats as his willing soldiers, Max sets out to avenge the senseless death. Hood Rat also stars rapper-turned-actor Ice-T.

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  • 1994
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    The Inkwell

    The Inkwell

    5.3 1994 HD

    The Inkwell is about a 16-year-old boy coming of age on Martha's Vineyard in the summer of 1976.

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  • 1999
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    Two Shades of Blue

    Two Shades of Blue

    2.7 1999 HD

    Susan Price has written a #1 bestseller, a steamy novel about a woman's search for the ultimate sexual experience entitled, "The Dark Side of Judith." When Susan is framed for the murder of her fiance, billionare publisher Jack Reynolds, she eludes authorities by changing her identity and becoming the woman she wrote about in her book, Judith Anderson. To find the real killer, Susan goes undercover as a relay operator for the hearing impaired to contact District Attorney Beth McDaniels who is deaf. While relaying intimate phone conversations between Beth and her boyfriend Calvin, Susan discovers her own dark side when she becomes entangled in this voyeuristic world of deceit, intrigue and murder.

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  • 2003
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    Skin Deep

    Skin Deep

    3 2003 HD

    Skin Deep is a psychological thriller about love, sex, race, and betrayal.

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  • 1992
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    Sister Act

    Sister Act

    6.825 1992 HD

    When lively lounge singer Deloris sees her mobster beau commit murder, she is relocated for her protection. Set up in the guise of a nun in a California convent, she proceeds to upend the quiet lives of the resident sisters.

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  • 1996
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    The Beast

    The Beast

    5.7 1996 HD

    Mysterious things happen at the coast of Graves Point: An empty boat lies at the shore, divers vanish. The sea biologist Dr. Talley thinks he knows the solution of the mystery: In the depth there is a gigantic squid.

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  • 2023
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    Whatever It Takes

    Whatever It Takes

    7.3 2023 HD

    Enter the holidays. It's Thanksgiving weekend, snow is falling, Christmas is on the horizon and the promises of the New Year are near. Navigating careers, life and the nuances of friendship, five women bond over the imperfections in their love lives. The holidays bring some of them their greatest wishes and others their most profound losses.

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  • 1992
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    Double Trouble

    Double Trouble

    4.7 1992 HD

    Two beefed-up twins operating on opposing sides of the law, team up to stop a nefarious crook in this actioner. Peter Jade is a notoriously arrogant burglar who ends up with the key to an enormous underground cache of diamonds. David Jade is a cop who joins forces with Peter after greedy Philip Chamberlain, wanting the diamonds for himself, kills David's partner

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  • 1998
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    High Freakquency

    High Freakquency

    1 1998 HD

    A day in the life of an urban radio station.

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  • 2005
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    Baggin'

    Baggin'

    1 2005 HD

    Get ready for some heavyweight smack-talking with this comedic freestyle competition, where a field of sharp-tongued comedians trade quick-witted verbal jabs in hood-inspired, cutthroat fashion. Host Ralphie May (Last Comic Standing, Celebrity Fit Club) welcomes some of the funniest comics in the game -- including A.J. Johnson, Corey Holcomb, Flame and Brandon Gibson -- for some no-holds barred, uncensored fun.

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  • 2018
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    Come Sunday

    Come Sunday

    5.8 2018 HD

    Evangelist Carlton Pearson is ostracized by his church for preaching that there is no Hell.

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  • 2002
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    It's Black Entertainment

    It's Black Entertainment

    8 2002 HD

    A star-studded tribute (from the creators of That's Entertainment) to the contributions of Afro-Americans in film over the last century. Vanessa Williams traces the struggles and triumphs of the superstars of music and film. Among the many artists featured are: Whitney Houston, Ella Fitzgerald, Sammy Davis Jr., Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Cab Calloway, Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, Ella Fitzgerald, and Little Richard, Also included are today's contemporary superstars: Snoop Dogg, Ice T, Quincy Jones, Spike Lee, Russell Simmons, and many, more! 80 minutes plus DVD bonus features.

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  • 2019
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    Sins of the Father

    Sins of the Father

    1 2019 HD

    Police unearth a sinful conspiracy when they investigate the murder of a pastor's wife.

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  • 1988
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    School Daze

    School Daze

    5.7 1988 HD

    Fraternity and sorority members clash with other students at a historically black college during homecoming weekend.

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  • 2020
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    Holiday Heartbreak

    Holiday Heartbreak

    5 2020 HD

    A hopeless romantic is cursed with relationship problems after her chauvinistic father mistreats the wrong woman.

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  • 2025
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    Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

    Fighting to Be Me: The Dwen Curry Story

    7 2025 HD

    Based on a powerful true-life story, Detroit native Dwen Curry moves to Oakland, California as a teen in the early 90s and overcomes depression, suicidal thoughts and drug addiction. He finds success as a salon owner and celebrity stylist to LisaRaye McCoy, Mariah Carey, YoYo, Missy Elliot, DMX, and more. Fueled by his desire for a lavish lifestyle and a drive to take care of those around him, Dwen leads a secret life as the criminal mastermind of an underground organization known as the Gay Gangsters, making millions from fraud. Dwen's life is even more complicated by his sexuality, identity, and struggles with self-acceptance as Dwen journeys from being a gay man to fully accepting herself as transgender. Dwen's rise to celebrity is followed by her fall when she is convicted for wire fraud and sent to prison. This coming of age tale is filled with glitz, glamour, and gangster moves as we witness Dwen's trials and eventual triumphs to survive and stand strong in her authentic truth.

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  • 1990
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    House Party

    House Party

    6.4 1990 HD

    Young Kid has been invited to a party at his friend Play's house. But after a fight at school, Kid's father grounds him. None the less, Kid sneaks out when his father falls asleep. But Kid doesn't know that three of the thugs at school have decided to give him a lesson in behavior.

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  • 1995
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    JAG

    JAG

    7.3 1995 HD

    Harmon "Harm" Rabb Jr. is a former pilot turned lawyer working for the military's JAG (Judge Advocate General) division, the elite legal wing of officers that prosecutes and defends those accused of military-related crimes. He works closely with Lt. Col. Sarah Mackenzie, and together they do what needs to be done to find the truth.

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  • 1993
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    Sirens

    Sirens

    5.5 1993 HD

    Sirens focused on the work and lives of three rookie female Pittsburgh Police officers. Officer Sarah Berkezchuk is dealing with her failing marriage, Officer Lynn Stanton is a single mom, and second-generation cop Officer Molly Whelan has a bad attitude which starts to interfere with her job. Each rookie officer worked under a veteran cop, and each grows and becomes more focused as a result.

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  • 2023
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    Legacy

    Legacy

    5 2023 HD

    Follows Guy Simmons, a notorious mobster and the patriarch of the Simmons family, the southern underworld's ruling crime family, as he fights for his life, a sibling rivalry erupts, threatening his legacy and criminal enterprise.

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  • 1990
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    New Attitude

    New Attitude

    10 1990 HD

    New Attitude is an American sitcom that aired on ABC in from August to September 1990. Based on the play Beauty Shop by Shelly Garrett, the series aired for six episodes during ABC's TGIF lineup on Fridays.

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  • 1990
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    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air

    7.9 1990 HD

    Will, a street-smart teenager, moves from the tough streets of West Philly to posh Bel-Air to live with his Uncle Philip, Aunt Vivian, his cousins — spoiled Hilary, preppy Carlton and young Ashley — and their sophisticated British butler, Geoffrey. Though Will’s antics and upbringing contrast greatly with the upper-class lifestyle of his extended relatives, he soon finds himself right at home as a loved part of the family.

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  • 1996
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    The Beast

    The Beast

    6.3 1996 HD

    Mysterious deaths and unexplained disappearances begin to occur in the small seaport village of Graves Point. When a large, strange claw is discovered on an empty raft washing up on the shore, marine biologist Dr. Herbert Talley identifies it as belonging to a rare giant squid.

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  • 2017
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    The Jellies

    The Jellies

    5.4 2017 HD

    After learning his jellyfish parents adopted him, a teen boy tries to find himself.

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  • 2021
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    MTV Couples Retreat

    MTV Couples Retreat

    7.6 2021 HD

    Famous couples, aided by life coaches and relationship experts, are ready to open up and have honest, candid conversations about the challenges of intimacy, romance and commitment.

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  • 2021
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    Life Therapy

    Life Therapy

    7 2021 HD

    AJ Johnson encourages her clients to live their best lives by examining the hard truths that have kept them stuck in unhealthy situations. In collaboration with trained mental health professionals, AJ Johnson uses her natural instinct of nurturing people's suffering to exude positivity in a genuine effort to improve people's lives. Clients are aided in doing the work that will improve their lives, whether looking for love, looking to overcome insecurities or looking to figure out their next big step.

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  • 1994
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    Touched by an Angel

    Touched by an Angel

    7.2 1994 HD

    Monica, an angel, is tasked with bringing guidance and messages from God to various people who are at a crossroads in their lives.

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  • 1987
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    A Different World

    A Different World

    7 1987 HD

    A Different World is a spin-off series from The Cosby Show and originally centered on Denise Huxtable and the life of students at Hillman College, a fictional mixed but historically black college in the state of Virginia. After Bonet's departure in the first season, the remainder of the series primarily focused more on Southern belle Whitley Gilbert and mathematics whiz Dwayne Wayne. The series frequently depicted members of the major historically black fraternities and sororities.

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  • 1996
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    The Jamie Foxx Show

    The Jamie Foxx Show

    6.9 1996 HD

    Texas native Jamie King is an aspiring actor who heads to Hollywood in hopes to find fame and fortune in the entertainment industry. To support himself, he works at his Aunt Helen and Uncle Junior's Los Angeles hotel, the King's Towers.

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  • 1994
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    Chicago Hope

    Chicago Hope

    7.2 1994 HD

    Chicago Hope is an American medical drama television series, created by David E. Kelley. It ran on CBS from September 18, 1994, to May 4, 2000. The series is set in a fictional private charity hospital in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • 1988
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    Day by Day

    Day by Day

    6 1988 HD

    Day by Day is an American sitcom starring Douglas Sheehan, Linda Kelsey, Christopher Daniel Barnes, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Courtney Thorne-Smith, and Thora Birch. Day by Day was telecast from February 29, 1988, through June 25, 1989, on NBC.

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