Corey Johnson

Born smack dab in the heart of New Orleans on May 17, 1961, Corey Johnson’s been kicking around the entertainment world for decades—and honestly, dude’s got range. He’s the kind of actor you see in a flick and think, “Wait, haven’t I seen him in something else?” Probably, yeah. He’s not just sticking to one genre either. One minute, he’s tangling with vampires and mad science in Morbius (2022), and the next, he’s deep in the middle of a legal and political firestorm in The Mauritanian (2021). Oh, and don’t forget that wild ride in Captain Phillips (2013), where he holds his own alongside Tom Hanks while pirates are running amok. Corey’s not just hanging out in front of the camera, either. The guy’s got producing chops, so he’s clearly not afraid to roll up his sleeves and get into the nitty-gritty of filmmaking. There’s something about actors from New Orleans—they’ve got this gritty, soulful vibe, probably from growing up in a city that’s seen it all. Corey brings that energy to every role; he’s not the kind of guy who blends into the background. He makes you pay attention, whether he’s playing a tough-as-nails military type, a scientist in over his head, or just some dude caught up in chaos. You can tell he loves the work, and honestly? It shows. From Hollywood blockbusters to smaller, more intense dramas, Corey Johnson’s the real deal.