Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson

Anthony Johnson (February 1, 1966 – September 6, 2021), sometimes credited as A. J. Johnson, was an American actor and comedian. He was best known for his role as "Ezal” in the 1995 comedy film Friday. Born in Compton, California, his father Eddie Smith was a stuntman and a co-founder of the Black Stuntmen's Association. Johnson had credited his father for helping him enter the film industry, by...

Known For

Friday

as Ezal

Lethal Weapon 3

as Drug Dealer

Cast Credits

Boosters LA

as Kenny

Hey, Mr. Postman!

as Cousin Tino

5K1

as Wash Manager

Candy

as Lollipop

Recognize

as Mouse

Repos

as Tick Tack

Hittin' It!

as Cousin E (as A.J. Johnson)

On the Edge

as Hank Conrad

O

as Dell

Baller Blockin'

as Fast Eddie

Hot Boyz

as Pee Wee

Woo

as Doorman

The Players Club

as L'il Man

B.A.P.S

as James

The Great White Hype

as Sultan’s Valet

Panther

as Sabu

Friday

as Ezal

House Party 3

as Butcher

Lethal Weapon 3

as Drug Dealer

House Party

as E.Z.E.