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.jpg) Johnson performing at the Hotel Café in Hollywood, February 2015 | |
| Born | Alexzandra Spencer Johnson November 4, 1986 |
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| Years active | 1999–present |
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| Website | alexzjohnson |
Alexzandra Spencer "Alexz" Johnson (born November 4, 1986)[1][2][3] is a Canadian singer-songwriter, record producer, actress and philanthropist. She got her start on the Disney Channel original series So Weird, replacing former show lead Cara DeLizia, who departed the series after the second season. Her debut album Voodoo was independently released in 2010, followed by the demo release of The Basement Recordings in 2011, with its sequel, The Basement Recordings II, and EP Skipping Stone in 2012.
She is best known for her roles as Jude Harrison in the CTV series Instant Star, as Annie Thelen in the Disney Channel series So Weird, and as Erin Ulmer in the 2006 horror film Final Destination 3. She was nominated three times for a Gemini Award for Best Performance in a Children's or Youth Program or Series (Instant Star), winning the award in 2008.
Early life
editCareer
edit1999–2003: Career beginnings and So Weird
edit2004–08: Instant Star and music career beginnings
edit2009–11: Major record label deals, Voodoo and Reloaded
edit2012–13: Tours, internet promotion and Skipping Stone
editIn 2013, Johnson began produced on her second studio album with record producer David Kahn, due for release in fall 2013.[4] In September 2013, it was announced that Johnson had joined the WIGS original web series, BLUE which also stars Julia Stiles.[5]
2014: Heart, continued touring and Let 'Em Eat Cake
editInfluences and musical style
editPhilanthropy
editDiscography
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Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| So Weird | Annie Thelen | Main role; 2000–01 | |
| The Chris Isaak Show | Jennifer | One episode; "Taking Off" (Ep 311) | |
| The Collector | Isabelle Van Sant | One episode; "The Ice Skater" (Ep 104) | |
| Cold Squad | Deirdre Spence / Tricia Spence | One episode; "Teen Angel" (Ep 703) | |
| Doc | Ally | One episode; "Till We Meet Again" (Ep 509) | |
| Instant Star | Jude Harrison | Main role; 2004–08 | |
| Smallville | Imra "Saturn Girl" Ardeen | One episode; "Legion" (Ep 811) | |
| Haven (TV series) | Moira Keegan | One episode; "Roots" (Ep 205) | |
| The Listener | Marissa '"Hack Girl" Patterson | One episode; "Jericho" (Ep 209) | |
| Blue | Satya | Main role; web series (WIGS) | |
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| Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed | Fan girl | Cameo | |
| Falcon Beach | Beach girl | ||
| Reefer Madness | The Arc-ettes (Vocal Ensemble) | ||
| Selling Innocence | Angel DeSousa | Made for TV movie | |
| Final Destination 3 | Erin Ulmer | ||
| Devil's Diary | Dominique | Lifetime Original Movie | |
| Stranger with My Face |
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| House of Bodies | Kelli | Netflix Instant Release | |
Music videos
edit| Year | Song | Album | Director |
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| "24 Hours" | Songs from Instant Star | ||
| "Trip Around the World" | Voodoo | Michael Maxxis | |
| "Boogie Love" | Reloaded | Adam A | |
| "Look at Those Eyes" | Jason Ramolo & Kevin Hall | ||
| "Skipping Stone" | Skipping Stone | Jessica Earnshaw | |
| "Walking" | |||
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To Hell With You | Gavin Micheal Booth |
References
edit- ^ "Offical Website – Biography". Official Website. Alexzjohnson.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Alexz Johnson – Profile". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ^ "Alexz Johnson – Biography – TV Guide". TV Guide. TVGuide.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
- ^ Spears, Brittany (18 September 2013). "EXCLUSIVE: A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the Making of Alexz Johnson's New Album". Village Voice. Blog.villagevoice.com. Retrieved 19 September 2013.
- ^ Newcomb, Roger (4 September 2013). "Multi-Platform Drama Series BLUE Back in Production for Season Three". We Love Soaps. Welovesoaps.net. Retrieved 19 September 2013.