Nicole Randall Johnson

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Nicole Randall Johnson
Nicole on MADtv in a parody of Freedom Writers
Born	December 9, 1973 Los Angeles, California

Nicole Randall Johnson (born December 9, 1973) is a comic actress. Johnson is most notable for her membership in the recurring cast of comedians on sketch comedy series MADtv.

1 Biography and Education
2 MADtv Years
3 Television appearances
4 Filmography
5 External links

[edit] Biography and Education

Johnson was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. When she turned seven, Johnson split the rest of her time growing up in Phoenix, Arizona, and Portland, Oregon. She graduated from the University of Arizona, where she majored in theatre. While pursuing her degree, she performed in a number of dramatic plays and was a member of the school's sketch and improv group, Comedy Corner.

Johnson moved back to Los Angeles after graduation and began studying at the Groundlings School and Theatre, whose alumni include fellow MADtv cast members Phil LaMarr, Michael McDonald, and Daniele Gaither. There she became a member of the Sunday Company, where she wrote and performed for a year before becoming a series regular on the acclaimed comedy series "Significant Others.”

Johnson has a recurring role on Reno 911! and she also co-starred on NBC-TV’s Miss Match with Alicia Silverstone. Johnson also starred in the Bravo series, Significant Others and she has appeared in the pilot for the first spin-off from Friends, Joey. Her other television credits include guest-staring roles on Curb Your Enthusiasm, Monk, CSI, Listen Up, Still Standing, "Inconceivable," The Parkers and Half and Half. She has also been seen in writer/director Jonathan Schroder's feature film Jimmy and Judy.

[edit] MADtv Years

Johnson joined the cast of MADtv in 2005 as a feature performer, for the eleventh season. She became the third Black female cast member in the show's history (Debra Wilson and Daniele Gaither were the first two respectively). She was promoted to repertory status for the show's twelfth season.

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