Lenn Johnston

Lenn Johnston

Actor-comedian Lenn Johnston’s improv comedy began with Chicago’s famed Second City and Los Angeles’ New Barbarians: from there, to many different characters on stage and in film, in TV shows and commercials – live, in person, and in voiceover. Lenn gives tribute to John Lennon with his CD Village Idiom, an original collection of songs, poetry, short stories and illustrations, capturing the irreverent, absurdist, and witty spirit of the multifaceted icon John Lennon.

In 2005-6 Lenn played a 5 show-per-week musical theater production in Carmel, CA, The Roots of Rock & Roll, and in 2008 played in Malibu, CA a John Lennon tribute at a benefit concert that included REO Speedwagon, CTA, Ambrosia and Three Dog Night’s Chuck Negron. Performing frequently as John Lennon in New York City, London, Liverpool, Los Angeles, and far beyond, Lenn is considered by top Hollywood casting directors the world’s number-one John Lennon actor. His weekly radio show, Lenn Johnston’s Parallel Universe, on Our Generation Radio, draws listeners from all over the world.

EarCandy, the eclectic online music magazine, says, “[Lenn] perfectly evokes both the spirit and imagery of John Lennon in one of the most original and effective tributes ever heard (and seen)…”

According to Dave Mason of the San Diego Beatles Radio Show, “…If channeling is real, [he] WAS John Lennon… He had the look, the mannerisms, and everyone was amazed, to say the least!”

Wayne Proctor of famed 1960s band, WE THE PEOPLE says, "The more you see and hear Lenn, the more you believe."

Lenn has been featured on Good Day LA, CNN, BBC Granada, Bay TV Liverpool, TV1 New York, NBC’s It’s Worth What, Atlas TV – Spain, Beatle Brunch Radio San Diego, Breakfast with the Beatles – Los Angeles, NYC’s Further Down The Rabbit Hole with Paula Gloria, The Eugene Mirman Project, as well as in print spreads of Paris Match, Contact Music and a Japanese mook on John Lennon.

Since the re-popularization of naughty people destroying the world, Lenn has been appearing at events as an Evolutionary, encouraging people to take the next step and out-clever the Neo-Conundrums with Love, Hope and Humor. His goal is to bring mirth to Earth and heal these troubled times with humor.