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Karl Johnson

Acting
Freshness: Jan 24, 2026
16Total Films
7.0 Highest Rated

About Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson is known for Up in Smoke (1978), Rising Storm (1989) and Saint-Ex (1996).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Karl Johnson reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Action

The majority of Karl Johnson's filmography leans towards the Action genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 13% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Karl Johnson remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Last Song, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Karl Johnson Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karl Johnson's career based on audience ratings.

★7.0
The Last Song (1980) movie poster
★7.0

The Last Song: An aspiring singer unwittingly comes into possession of several tapes for which her engineer husband and his partner, in

The Last Song

1980•Thriller
★6.6
Up in Smoke (1978) movie poster
★6.6

Up in Smoke: An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, even

Up in Smoke

1978•Adventure
★6.0
Valley Girl (1983) movie poster
★6.0

Valley Girl: Julie, a girl from the valley, meets Randy, a punk from the city. They are from different worlds and find love. Somehow

Valley Girl

1983•Comedy
★5.9
The Final Alliance (1990) movie poster
★5.9

The Final Alliance: A drifter and his pet puma stand up against a motorcycle gang in a small American town.

The Final Alliance

1990•Action
★5.9
Yankee Zulu (1993) movie poster
★5.9

Yankee Zulu: Two South African boys, one white, Rhino, and one black, Zulu, go their separate ways after an incident. Many years late

Yankee Zulu

1993•Comedy

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Karl Johnson.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2003 Black Cadillac Fightin' Bar Guy Average Similar →
1995 Automatic Gamma 1 Flop Similar →
1994 Sugar Hill Bouncer Average Similar →
1994 Stickfighter Dirk Riley Flop Similar →
1993 Yankee Zulu Chief Warder Average Similar →
1993 Amityville: A New Generation Cafe Owner Flop Similar →
1990 Oh Schucks...! Here Comes UNTAG Mac Average Similar →
1990 The Final Alliance Red Average Similar →
1989 Laser Mission Prentiss Flop Similar →
1988 White Ghost Brownie Flop Similar →
1988 Quiet Thunder Paul Hensley Flop Similar →
1986 Avenging Force Cmdr. Jeb Wallace Average Similar →
1986 Jake Speed Charles Flop Similar →
1983 Valley Girl Club Bouncer Average Similar →
1980 The Last Song Policeman #2 Hit Similar →
1978 Up in Smoke Clyde Hit Similar →

Karl Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karl Johnson?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karl Johnson is "The Last Song" with a rating of 7.0/10.

How many movies has Karl Johnson acted in?

Karl Johnson has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karl Johnson?

Other notable films include "Up in Smoke", "Valley Girl", and "The Final Alliance".