User:Livelikemusic/Alexz Johnson

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Alexz Johnson
Johnson performing at the Hotel Café in Hollywood, February 2015
Born
Alexzandra Spencer Johnson

(1986-11-04) November 4, 1986 (age 37)
Occupations
Years active1999–present
Known for
Television
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
Labels
Websitealexzjohnson.com

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[edit]

Career[edit]

1999–2003: Career beginnings and So Weird[edit]

2004–08: Instant Star and music career beginnings[edit]

2009–11: Major record label deals, Voodoo and Reloaded[edit]

2012–13: Tours, internet promotion and Skipping Stone[edit]

In 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[edit]

Influences and musical style[edit]

Philanthropy[edit]

Discography[edit]

Filmography[edit]

Year Title Role Notes
Television
2000
So Weird Annie Thelen Main role; 2000–01
2004
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
2009
Smallville Imra "Saturn Girl" Ardeen One episode; "Legion" (Ep 811)
2011
Haven (TV series) Moira Keegan One episode; "Roots" (Ep 205)
The Listener Marissa '"Hack Girl" Patterson One episode; "Jericho" (Ep 209)
2014
Blue Satya Main role; web series (WIGS)
Film
2004
Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed Fan girl Cameo
2005
Falcon Beach Beach girl
Reefer Madness The Arc-ettes (Vocal Ensemble)
Selling Innocence Angel DeSousa Made for TV movie
2006
Final Destination 3 Erin Ulmer
2007
Devil's Diary Dominique Lifetime Original Movie
2009
Stranger with My Face
  • Lia Abbot
  • Laurie Stratton
2013
House of Bodies Kelli Netflix Instant Release

Music videos[edit]

Year Song Album Director
2005
"24 Hours" Songs from Instant Star
2010
"Trip Around the World" Voodoo Michael Maxxis
2011
"Boogie Love" Reloaded Adam A
"Look at Those Eyes" Jason Ramolo & Kevin Hall
"Skipping Stone" Skipping Stone Jessica Earnshaw
2012
"Walking"
2013
  • "Bottom Of My Heart"
  • (Bleu feat. Alexz Johnson)
To Hell With You Gavin Micheal Booth

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Offical Website – Biography". Official Website. Alexzjohnson.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  2. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Alexz Johnson – Profile". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  3. ^ "Alexz Johnson – Biography – TV Guide". TV Guide. TVGuide.com. Retrieved 10 August 2012.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ 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.

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