Johnny Gill

Johnny Gill

actor, producer, soundtrack

Johnny Gill was born on May 22, 1966 in USA. Johnny Gill's big-screen debut came with New Jack City directed by Mario Van Peebles in 1991. Johnny Gill is known for King Richard directed by Reinaldo Marcus Green, Will Smith stars as Richard Williams and Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Oracene 'Brandy' Williams. Johnny Gill has got 4 awards and 7 nominations so far. The most recent award Johnny Gill achieved is Black Reel Awards for Television. The upcoming new movie Johnny Gill plays is Spinning Gold which will be released on Mar 31, 2023.

Born in Washington, D.C., Johnny Gill was discovered by singer Stacy Lattisaw after singing in his family's group Wings of Faith from the age of five. His solo career began in 1983 with the Top 30 R&B single "Super Love." In 1988, he joined New Edition, replacing Bobby Brown. In 1989 he sang on two R&B hits: "Where Do We Go from Here," a #1 by Stacy Lattisaw, and "One Love," by George Howard. Gill finally scored as a solo singer in 1990 with the release of his album Johnny Gill, which sold a million copies, topped the R&B chart, and made the Top Ten in the pop chart. He reunited with New Edition in 1996 and still records as a solo artist.

  • Birthday

    May 22, 1966
  • Place of Birth

    Washington, District of Columbia, USA
  • Also known

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Known For

Awards

4 wins & 7 nominations

Black Reel Awards for Television
2017
Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series
Winner - Black Reel
Soul Train Awards
2012
Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner - Soul Train Award
1991
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Album of the Year - Male
Winner - Soul Train Award
1991
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Single - Male
Winner - Soul Train Award
1991
Best R&B/Urban Contemporary Song of the Year
Winner - Soul Train Award

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