Robert L. Johnson

Robert L. Johnson

producer, executive

Robert L. Johnson was born on Apr 08, 1946 in USA. Robert L. Johnson's big-screen debut came with in .

Robert L. Johnson is the Founder and Chairman of The RLJ Companies, LLC, an innovative business network, and owns or holds interests in businesses operating in hotel real estate, private equity, 401k fintech services, automobile dealerships, content streaming, gaming and sports betting.Prior to forming The RLJ Companies, Mr. Johnson was founder and chairman of Black Entertainment Television (BET), the nation's first Black-owned cable television network, which was acquired by Viacom in 2001. He continued to serve as chief executive officer of BET until 2006. Before founding BET in 1979, Mr. Johnson served as vice president of government relations for the National Cable & Telecommunications Association.

  • Birthday

    Apr 08, 1946
  • Place of Birth

    Hickory, Mississippi, USA

Awards

1 wins & 0 nominations

CableACE Awards
1981
Program Series - Special Audience (Other Than Children's)
Winner - ACE
BET Sports Presents Black College Basketball (1980)