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Public records list Eric Johnson as a film actor, television actor and screenwriter. Eric Johnson was born on August 7, 1979 in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. That works out to 47 years old in 2026.
My Take
What I admire about Eric Johnson is his range as a dependable character actor rather than a marquee name. From Whitney on Smallville to the title role in Flash Gordon, a steady detective on Rookie Blue, and a genuinely loathsome villain in the Fifty Shades films, he keeps reinventing his register without ever showboating. The fact that he also writes screenplays tells me he understands stories from the inside, not just performance. These are exactly the kinds of working actors who quietly outlast the flashier stars, and I find that craftsmanship far more interesting than fame.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Eric Johnson
- Name (Japanese)
- エリック・ジョンソン
- Reading
- えりっく・じょんそん
- Born
- August 7, 1979 (age 47)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
- Occupation
- actor / film actor / television actor / screenwriter
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3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
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.
Frequently asked questions
When was Eric Johnson born?
Born August 7, 1979 (age 47).
Where is Eric Johnson from?
Eric Johnson is from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
What does Eric Johnson do?
Eric Johnson works as actor, film actor, television actor, screenwriter.
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