Johnny Pemberton

Johnny Pemberton was born on June 1, 1981, in Rochester, Minnesota, USA. He embarked on his acting career with early roles in television series such as “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (2004-) and “Community” (2009-2015). His film debut included the James Gandolfini comedy adaptation “In the Loop” (2009). Pemberton expanded his work by lending his voice to characters in animated series like “Bob’s Burgers” (2010-) and later gained recognition for his live-action comedic performances.

Pemberton’s career progression saw him take on significant roles in both television and film. He appeared in the Jonah Hill blockbuster action film “21 Jump Street” (2012) and its sequel “22 Jump Street” (2014). On television, he became known for his recurring role as Bo Thompson in the NBC sitcom “Superstore” (2015–2021) and as Peanut in the Disney XD series “Pickle and Peanut” (2015–2018). His diverse acting portfolio also includes roles in “Ant-Man” (2015) and “Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising” (2016), demonstrating his versatility across various genres.

More recently, Pemberton has continued to build on his body of work. He featured in the Prime Video drama series “Fallout” (2024), where he portrayed the character Thaddeus across multiple episodes. He also worked on “Weird: The Al Yankovic Story” (2022) as Johnny Barf and “Unplugging” (2022) as Tim. His ongoing projects include “Mermaid” (2025) and “The Lowdown” (2025), further cementing his presence in the entertainment industry as both an actor and writer.