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Kenneth Johnson(I)

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  • Producer
  • Director
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Kenneth Johnson in Short Circuit 2 (1988)
Kenneth Johnson was born on 26 October 1942 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for V (1983), The Incredible Hulk (1977) and Alien Nation: Millennium (1996). He has been married to Susan Lee Appling since 19 June 1977. They have one child. He was previously married to Bonnie Hollaway.
BornOctober 26, 1942
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BornOctober 26, 1942
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      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Known for

    V (1983)
    V
    7.8
    TV Mini Series
    • Writer
    Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)
    The Incredible Hulk
    7.0
    TV Series
    • Writer(creator)
    Alien Nation: Millennium (1996)
    Alien Nation: Millennium
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Writer(creator)
    • 1996
    Raven-Symoné and Kirsten Storms in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)
    Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
    6.3
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1999

    Credits

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    Writer

    • V UK (2025)
      V UK
      9.6
      Podcast Series
      • based on scripts by
      • 2025
    • Morena Baccarin in V (2009)
      V
      6.8
      TV Series
      • created by
      • story
      • based on the miniseries by
      • 2009–2011
    • Bionic Woman (2007)
      Bionic Woman
      5.8
      TV Series
      • creator: "The Bionic Woman" (uncredited)
      • 2007
    • Ray J and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
      Steel
      3.0
      • written by
      • 1997
    • Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997)
      Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • developer
      • 1997
    • Alien Nation: The Enemy Within (1996)
      Alien Nation: The Enemy Within
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • developer
      • 1996
    • D3: The Mighty Ducks (1996)
      D3: The Mighty Ducks
      5.5
      • story
      • 1996
    • Alien Nation: Millennium (1996)
      Alien Nation: Millennium
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • developer
      • written by
      • 1996
    • Alien Nation: Body and Soul (1995)
      Alien Nation: Body and Soul
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • developer
      • 1995
    • Anthony Higgins in Sherlock Holmes Returns (1993)
      Sherlock Holmes Returns
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 1993
    • Alien Nation (1989)
      Alien Nation
      6.9
      TV Series
      • developed for television by
      • 1989–1990
    • Alien Nation (1989)
      Alien Nation
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • written by
      • 1989
    • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
      The Magical World of Disney
      8.4
      TV Series
      • Writer
      • 1987
    • Shadow Chasers (1985)
      Shadow Chasers
      7.8
      TV Series
      • created by
      • teleplay (story)
      • 1985–1986
    • Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint, and Michael Preston in Hot Pursuit (1984)
      Hot Pursuit
      7.2
      TV Series
      • created by
      • written by
      • 1984–1985

    Producer

    • Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997)
      Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1997
    • Alien Nation: The Enemy Within (1996)
      Alien Nation: The Enemy Within
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1996
    • Alien Nation: Millennium (1996)
      Alien Nation: Millennium
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1996
    • Alien Nation: Body and Soul (1995)
      Alien Nation: Body and Soul
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1995
    • Alien Nation: Dark Horizon (1994)
      Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1994
    • Anthony Higgins in Sherlock Holmes Returns (1993)
      Sherlock Holmes Returns
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1993
    • Alien Nation (1989)
      Alien Nation
      6.9
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1989–1990
    • Alien Nation (1989)
      Alien Nation
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1989
    • Walt Disney in The Magical World of Disney (1954)
      The Magical World of Disney
      8.4
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1987
    • Shadow Chasers (1985)
      Shadow Chasers
      7.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1985–1986
    • Kerrie Keane, Eric Pierpoint, and Michael Preston in Hot Pursuit (1984)
      Hot Pursuit
      7.2
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1984–1985
    • V: The Final Battle (1984)
      V: The Final Battle
      7.7
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer (uncredited)
      • 1984
    • V (1983)
      V
      7.8
      TV Mini Series
      • executive producer
      • 1983
    • Lou Ferrigno and Bill Bixby in The Incredible Hulk (1977)
      The Incredible Hulk
      7.0
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • 1978–1982
    • Senior Trip (1981)
      Senior Trip
      4.4
      TV Movie
      • executive producer
      • 1981

    Director

    • Oliver Platt, Steven Weber, and S. Epatha Merkerson in Chicago Med (2015)
      Chicago Med
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2017
    • Easy Money (2008)
      Easy Money
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2009
    • Catherine Bell, David James Elliott, and Tracey Needham in JAG (1995)
      JAG
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 2002–2005
    • Seven Days (1998)
      Seven Days
      7.2
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1999–2001
    • Erin Chambers, Ty Hodges, and Jake Sakson in Don't Look Under the Bed (1999)
      Don't Look Under the Bed
      6.6
      TV Movie
      • directed by
      • 1999
    • Raven-Symoné and Kirsten Storms in Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century (1999)
      Zenon: Girl of the 21st Century
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1999
    • Ray J and Shaquille O'Neal in Steel (1997)
      Steel
      3.0
      • directed by
      • 1997
    • Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy (1997)
      Alien Nation: The Udara Legacy
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1997
    • Alien Nation: The Enemy Within (1996)
      Alien Nation: The Enemy Within
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Alien Nation: Millennium (1996)
      Alien Nation: Millennium
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1996
    • Alien Nation: Body and Soul (1995)
      Alien Nation: Body and Soul
      6.4
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1995
    • Alien Nation: Dark Horizon (1994)
      Alien Nation: Dark Horizon
      6.5
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1994
    • Anthony Higgins in Sherlock Holmes Returns (1993)
      Sherlock Holmes Returns
      6.3
      TV Movie
      • directed by
      • 1993
    • Alien Nation (1989)
      Alien Nation
      6.9
      TV Movie
      • Director
      • 1989
    • Alien Nation (1989)
      Alien Nation
      6.9
      TV Series
      • Director
      • 1989
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    Personal details

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    • Alternative names
      • Kenny Johnson
    • Born
      • October 26, 1942
      • Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    • Spouses
        Susan Lee ApplingJune 19, 1977 - present (1 child)
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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Often works the names of friends and family members into his scripts.

    FAQ

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    • How old is Kenneth Johnson?
      82 years old
    • When was Kenneth Johnson born?
      October 25, 1942
    • Where was Kenneth Johnson born?
      Pine Bluff, Arkansas, USA
    • What is Kenneth Johnson known for?
      The Bionic Woman, The Incredible Hulk, The Curse of Dracula, and Alien Nation
    • Is Kenneth Johnson married?
      Yes, to Susan Lee Appling since June 19, 1977. He was married to Bonnie Hollaway from February 2, 1963 to 1975.

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