Harry Johnson, ‘Battlestar Galactica’ and ‘Law & Order’ Actor, Dies at 81
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- January 06, 2024
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Harry Johnson, an actor who appeared in dozens of shows throughout his 40 year career, including , and , has died. He was 81. Johnson died on Jan. 2, his rep Jonathan Erickson confirmed to . His cause of death is unknown at this time. “It is with great sadness that we acknowledge the passing of ATB Talent client Harry Johnson,” ATB Talent Agency shared in a statement.
“With a career spanning over 40 years, Harry was a true talent and cherished member of the community. His impact on the entertainment industry will be remembered and celebrated. Our hearts go out to his friends and family, including Christiane, his wife of 15 years and stepchildren, Oliver and Penelope.
May his memory be a blessing to all.” Born on Dec. 27, 1942, in Plainfield, New Jersey, Johnson began his acting career in 1978, when he appeared in the pilot episode of , as well as the Battlestar Galactica film, directed by Richard A. Colla and Alan J. Levi. He was often credited as Chip Johnson in his projects throughout the 70s and 80s.
Johnson went on to appear in several popular TV shows, including , , , , , ., , His film credits also ranged from , , , , , to . For decades, Johnson worked as an ADR voice actor, with his voice appearing in video games as well as more than 2,000 TV episodes, including several Dick Wolf shows such as the and series.
The actor was also known for a string of “Harry & Louise” TV and radio ads in the early 90s, where he starred opposite Louise Claire Clark. The commercials were targeted towards President Bill Clinton’s health care plan. Johnson and Clark reprised their roles for some election year commercials years later.
When he wasn’t appearing on the screen, Johnson took some time to write books under the name Harry Castle, including and . Johnson is survived by his wife of 15 years, Christiane Johnson, and stepchildren, Oliver and Penelope. THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day More from The Hollywood Reporter.
