Punkie Johnson
Hollywood Improv (The Main Room)
Wed Apr 9
07:30PM
Special Event
Punkie Johnson's Bio
Punkie Johnson is a comedian and writer from New Orleans, Louisiana who joined the cast of SATURDAY
NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, LOVE LIFE,
where her performance was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include
SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS
(Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER
AS FOLK.
Punkie can next be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by
Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.
NIGHT LIVE in 2020. She also appeared on season 2 of HBO Max’s critically acclaimed series, LOVE LIFE,
where her performance was hailed by Time Magazine as a “particular stand out.” Past credits include
SPACE FORCE (Netflix), A BLACK LADY SKETCH SHOW (HBO), and BILL BURR PRESENTS: THE RINGERS
(Comedy Central). Punkie also served as a writer/consultant on Peacock’s upcoming series reboot QUEER
AS FOLK.
Punkie can next be seen in Orion’s BOTTOMS, directed by Emma Seligman (Shiva Baby) and produced by
Elizabeth Banks’s Brownstone Productions.