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My Take
Anjelah Johnson fascinates me as a study in making a small window count. She went from NFL cheerleader to comedy, lasted only a single season on MADtv, yet her character Bon Qui Qui outgrew the show entirely and took on a life of its own. That is not luck; that is a performer who knows exactly how to land a character. I suspect her dance background gives her the timing and physical precision that make her bits stick. Carving out a lasting name on your own terms, after a brief stint, is something I genuinely respect.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Anjelah Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- アンジェラ・ジョンソン＝レイエス
- Reading
- あんじぇら・じょんそん＝れいえす
- Born
- May 14, 1982 (age 44)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- San Jose, California, United States
- Occupation
- actor / dancer / television actor / film actor / film director
2. Background
- High school
- Abraham Lincoln High School
- University
- De Anza College
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Anjelah Johnson born?
Born May 14, 1982 (age 44).
Where is Anjelah Johnson from?
Anjelah Johnson is from San Jose, California, United States.
What does Anjelah Johnson do?
Anjelah Johnson works as actor, dancer, television actor, film actor, film director.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.