Punkie Johnson

Punkie Johnson has established herself as a notable comedian and actress, transitioning from stand-up in Los Angeles to a featured role on Saturday Night Live. After making her mark as a stand-up comedian in Los Angeles, becoming a paid regular at the iconic The Comedy Store, Punkie Johnson captivated audiences and industry professionals, culminating in her performance at the prestigious Just for Laughs comedy festival in 2019. This extensive groundwork in live comedy led to a significant career milestone in 2020 when Johnson was cast as a featured player on ‘Saturday Night Live’ for its 46th season, marking a pivotal transition into mainstream television. Johnson quickly established herself as a standout performer on ‘Saturday Night Live’, with her compelling contributions leading to her promotion to repertory status in 2022, prior to the 48th season.

On the cinematic front, Johnson delivered a notable performance as Rhodes in the critically acclaimed 2023 feature film ‘Bottoms’, and also showcased her talent in ‘ZombieCON’ (2018) and as a distinctive voice actor in ‘Yes We Cannabis’ (2023). Further demonstrating her expansive creative capabilities, Johnson has also taken on roles behind the camera as a producer. Her producing credits span projects such as ‘ZombieCON Vol. 1’ (2024), the Peacock drama ‘Queer as Folk’ (2022), and the original ‘ZombieCON’ (2018).

Her writing contributions include an episode of the television series ‘Straight Up, Stand Up’ in 2019. With a robust and compelling body of work that encompasses acclaimed stand-up, versatile acting, and impactful producing and writing, Johnson continues to be a dynamic and highly sought-after talent in the entertainment industry.