A familiar face. A favorite credit.
Punkie Johnson
The sketches, the credits, the comedy.
All in one place.
Born April 29, 1985Age 41
Cast appearances (16)
A face that makes you laugh.
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The person behind the punchline
A little backstory.
Punkie Johnson is an American comedian and actress who developed her stand-up career at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. She joined Saturday Night Live as a featured player in 2020 and spent four seasons in the cast before leaving in 2024. Her work on the show included ensemble sketches, character performances and Weekend Update appearances.
Johnson grew up in New Orleans and worked in stand-up before her television breakthrough. Her acting credits include Bottoms and ZombieCON, alongside guest appearances in television comedy. She has also worked as a writer and producer, connecting her stage comedy with screen performance.
Quite the characters
Another side of funny.
The role call
Familiar parts. Their own spin.
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