Bryce Johnson

Bryce Johnson was born on April 18, 1977, in Reno, Nevada. He spent his formative years in Denver, Colorado, after moving there at the age of five. His interest in acting was sparked by watching his older brother perform in a high school musical. Following a brief period in Iowa, Johnson moved to Hollywood at 19 to pursue an acting career, enrolling in The American Academy of Dramatic Arts. He supported himself with various odd jobs while attending classes and participating in student films.

Johnson’s career began in 1999 when he was cast as Josh Ford in Ryan Murphy’s television series “Popular.” This role earned him recognition and the show garnered a cult following, winning multiple awards including ‘Choice Breakout Show’ at the Teen Choice Awards. Following “Popular,” Johnson appeared in numerous television shows such as “Dawson’s Creek,” “Gilmore Girls,” “Nip/Tuck,” “Without A Trace,” “The Mentalist,” “C.S.I.,” “N.C.I.S.,” “Code Black,” and “The Good Doctor.” He also took on challenging roles in independent films like “Harry and Max” and “Sleeping Dogs Lie,” both screened at the Sundance Film Festival. He collaborated with director Bobcat Goldthwait on films including “God Bless America” and “Willow Creek.” His notable television roles include Officer Billy Pierce in MTV’s “Death Valley” and Detective Darren Wilden in ABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars.”

Beyond acting, Johnson has ventured into other areas of the entertainment industry. He voiced the title character of ‘Doctor Strange’ in Marvel’s animated feature of the same name. He co-created and co-hosts the “Bigfoot Collectors Club” podcast, an episodic series where guests share their personal paranormal experiences. Johnson also produced and starred in Travel Channel’s “Expedition Bigfoot,” a show dedicated to investigating the existence of Bigfoot with a team of scientific experts. In addition to these projects, Johnson developed an adult party game called Dirty Picture Cover Up (DPCU). He continues to seek diverse opportunities in film, television, voice-over work, and new media.