Johnny Lewis: filmography, personal life

Johnny Lewis was a popular American actor. His fame was brought to the role of Kip Epps in the series "Sons of Anarchy", as well as the role of Brian Souza in the horror "One Missed Call."

Start on TV shows

For the first time Johnny appeared on the screen in 2000, in the sitcom "Malcolm in the spotlight". Later, the actor appeared in several episodes of the dramatic television series "Boston School."

In 2001, Johnny received his first permanent role in the television series. The actor regularly appeared in all 13 episodes of the situational comedy The Sausage Factory, where he played a constantly creating problem for a young guy. Sitkok was not very popular, and after the end of the first season was closed.

In the dramatic television series "American Dreams" Johnny Lewis also appeared. He played Leonard "Lenny" Bieber, Roxanne's boyfriend, in the second season of the series. "American Dreams" for a long time were popular in the US and Canada, more than 9 million viewers watched this series.

In 2004, the actor was approved for one of the main roles in the sitcom "Poteryashki." He played Pierce, the strangest member of the family. Pierce always has his own, but somewhat absurd point of view about everything in the world, and he does not hesitate to express his thoughts to everyone.

The real popularity of the actor was due to the series "Sons of Anarchy". Johnny Lewis played in it a Kip "Omlet" Epps. Kip - a member of the biker club "Sons of Anarchy", a good mechanic, a former marine. This character appeared in almost every episode of the first two seasons of the series.

Roles in the cinema

In 2004, Johnny first appeared in feature-length films, performing a small role in the youth comedy "Superstar". Together with him worked on the film Hilary Duff and David Keith.

In the black comedy "The Devil in the Flesh" by Marcos Ciega, Johnny Lewis also appeared, playing a supporting role. The film received mixed reviews of critics and was not awarded any awards.

In the fantastic thriller "Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem" Richard Howard performed the role of Johnny Lewis. Films with the participation of the actor enjoyed success with the audience, but mostly caused disapproval of critics. "Strangers against the Predator: Requiem" was no exception - critics crushed him to the nines, but the audience was less categorical in relation to the directorial debut of Greg and Collie.

In 2008, Johnny starred in the film "One Missed Call", a remake of the classic Japanese horror, based on the novel by Yasushi Akamoto. The film received mostly negative feedback from viewers. It was noted that the American remake turned out to be much less exciting and scary than the Japanese original.

In 2010, the actor played a supporting role in the drama "Runaways", the debut film of Floria Sigismondi. The film received positive reviews from critics, but did not pay back its budget, collecting less than $ 5 million at the box office with a budget of 10 million.

Personal life

Johnny Lewis repeatedly arrested the police, mainly for drunken fights. After the accident that occurred in 2011, his mental health was shaken, dependence on alcohol and drugs appeared. The last time the actor was arrested in September 2012, shortly before his death.

From 2005 to 2006, Johnny Lewis met with singer Keti Perry.

In the summer of 2009, Lewis announced that he and his girlfriend, actress Diane Marshall-Quinn, are waiting for the baby. In the spring of 2010, after the birth of his daughter, the actors dispersed. Due to numerous skirmishes with the law, Johnny was deprived of custody of his daughter.

Religious views

Johnny, like his parents, practiced Scientology. In his youth, he regularly visited the Church of Scientology, and also sponsored the rehabilitation center for drug addicts, established by this organization.

Death

September 26, 2012 the body of Johnny Lewis was found on the road near his house. The police failed to establish whether it was a murder, or suicide. At the time of death, the actor was 28 years old.