Biographie
Brandon Johnson is an acclaimed American actor and television host. His upcoming romantic comedy, "Switch Up" (starring Cristian de la Fuente, Jeff Fahey, and Julieth Restrepo), premiered at the SXSW Film Festival. He will also appear in the corporate thriller "Protocol 7" (featuring Eric Roberts and Matthew Marsden), set for release in Spring 2024. Brandon serves as the lead spokesman for "AAA: Roadside Assistance" through 2026. He hosts the podcast "Fully Alive," where he interviews guests who share stories of adversity, empowerment, and inspiration.
One of his memorable projects was TNT’s reality competition show, 72 Hours, where nine strangers were dropped in remote locations such as Fiji, Tasmania, and New Zealand, competing for a $100,000 prize. Shortly after returning to the U.S., he assisted in workshopping NBC's successful singing competition "The Winner Is," collaborating with producers Craig Plestis (The Voice, The Masked Singer) and Toby Gorman (President of Universal Alternative TV), before passing hosting duties to Nick Lachey. Fremantle also utilized his talents for the pilot "Take Off," created by Henrik Nielson and Per Zachiarassen, which sold internationally.
Brandon continued to bring dreams to life by transforming outdoor spaces on HGTV’s "My Yard Goes Disney," a show offering unique, custom backyard makeovers inspired by Disney’s legacy. Staying connected to Disney, he hosted "Meet the Disney Legends," honoring individuals who have contributed to Disney magic; his involvement tripled the program’s ratings in its timeslot. He also helped launch the popular infotainment series "Cool In Your Code," filmed across all New York boroughs. The show earned 19 New York Emmy nominations and won four awards, and its format was later adapted in London.
Simultaneously, Brandon hosted OLN’s "Rally America" and FOX Soccer Channel’s "Fox Soccer USA." A fan of speed and adrenaline, he became the lead host for "Formula D" on G4 TV Network alongside Olivia Munn. When not on the track, he embraced another adventure as host of HGTV’s "RV Travel Show" for two consecutive years.
His work with HGTV extended as the face of "Get Out, Way Out!," a show that transformed backyards into fantasy and entertainment destinations. This led to co-hosting HGTV’s Consumer Electronics Show and the Homes and Housewares special. Between projects, he hosted two VH1 reality pilots, "Perfect" and "Pretty Smart," as well as TNT’s "The Great American Scavenger Hunt." Additionally, Brandon filmed over 100 episodes of USA’s "Character Fantasy," a show designed to boost self-esteem by helping participants live out their dreams.
Alongside hosting, Brandon Johnson has been an active actor for over 20 years. He is widely recognized for his role as "Gary Wilde" on Disney’s top-rated series "Shake It Up!" opposite Zendaya and Bella Thorne. This opportunity followed his recurring role as "Brian Winters" on "Hannah Montana." He has guest-starred on Nickelodeon's "Henry Danger" as the dynamic "Rick Richards." His film credits include the thriller "The Devil's Dolls" (shot in Mississippi, IFC Midnight), and "Fishes N' Loaves" (Lionsgate) alongside Patrick Muldoon, Dina Meyer, and Dominique Swain. Other notable films include "The Notorious Bettie Page" (with Gretchen Mol and Lili Taylor), the dark comedy "Rick" (featuring Bill Pullman and Aaron Stanford), and "Fabled" (starring Desmond Askew and Katheryn Winnick). He held lead roles in horror films "Malevolence" (Best Picture at L.I. Film Festival & NYC Horror Film Festival) and "Little Erin Merryweather" (Official Selection at Cannes Film Festival).
Brandon is also familiar with the soap opera world, portraying recurring characters "Dr. Michael McBain" and "Chuck Wilson III" on ABC’s "One Life to Live." Between roles, he traveled to Europe to film Nokia’s "20 Lives Campaign," creating the character "Phil Blitz," which highlighted his wit and charm. This campaign aired in 29 countries in their native languages.
He has served as lead spokesperson for Lyfe Law, Andersen Windows, Backlounge, Revivogen, and OxyPure. Beyond on-camera work, Brandon lends his voice to feature films, commercials, and video games. Notable voice projects include "The Judge" (starring Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall), "In Time" (with Justin Timberlake, Olivia Wilde, and Matt Bomer), "Star Wars: The Old Republic," "Titanfall 1 & 2," and "Prototype 2." His commercial voiceover credits include McDonald’s, Comcast, Quiznos, Bounty, ESPN, and Ralph Lauren, among others.
