Lamar Johnson is a Canadian actor and dancer. He is known for his roles as West in the dance drama The Next Step (2013–2019), as Seven Carter in the American drama film The Hate U Give (2018), as Charlie in All the Bright Places (2020), and as Henry Burrell in The Last of Us (2023).
He won the Canadian Screen Award for Best Lead Performance in a Film at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards in 2023, for his performance as Michael in the film Brother.Jenna Benchetrit, "Brother dominates with a dozen wins on third night of Canadian Screen Awards". CBC News, April 13, 2023.
Biography Johnson was born in Toronto, Ontario. He is a skilled dancer and is self-taught, although he was later trained at the Canadian School of Dance. He attended school at St. Mother Teresa Catholic Academy. Johnson rose to fame in the hit show The Next Step as hip hop dancer West, after several bit-parts and minor appearances. He also danced with Seeds on the street, gaining experience dancing in a troupe.
For his role in The Last of Us as Henry Burrell, Johnson received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series.
In 2024 he was named as co-winner, alongside Devery Jacobs, of the Radius Award at the 12th Canadian Screen Awards.Etan Vlessing, "Devery Jacobs, Lamar Johnson to Receive Honorary Canadian Screen Awards". The Hollywood Reporter, April 4, 2024.
Filmography
Film Year Title Role Notes 2012 Home Again Young Dunston 2016 Full Out Twist 2017 Kings Jesse Cooper Filth City Smush 2018 The Hate U Give Seven Carter 2019 Native Son Gus Dark Phoenix Match 2020 Run Sweetheart Run Norlon All the Bright Places Charlie 2022 Brother Michael 2023 Manodrome Garfield 2025 The Wilderness Miles
Television Year Title Role Notes 2011 Covert Affairs Kid #1 Episode: "Begin the Begin" 2012 Degrassi: The Next Generation Niner Episode: "In the Cold, Cold Night: Part 1" The Firm Donnell Heywood Episode: "Pilot" Rookie Blue Tyler Markes Episode: "A Good Shoot" 2013–2019 The Next Step West 118 episodes 2014 Saving Hope Harry Episode: "Remains of the Day" 2017 Mary Kills People Ethan Grant Episode: "Morning Glory" 2020–2021 Your Honor Kofi Jones 5 episodes 2023 The Last of Us Henry Burrell 2 episodes 2025 The Abandons Albert Mason Main role
Awards and nominations AwardYearCategoryWorkResultCanadian Screen Award2023Best Lead Performance in a FilmBrotherPrimetime Emmy Awards2023Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama SeriesThe Last of UsSatellite Awards2023Best Supporting Actor – Series, Miniseries or Television Film
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