Johnny Lewis was a popular American actor. The fame brought him the role of Kip Epps in the series "Sons of Anarchy", as well as the role of Brian Souce in the horror "One Missed Call."
Start in the series
Johnny first appeared on the screen in 2000 in the sitcom Malcolm in the Spotlight. The actor later appeared in several episodes of the drama television series Boston School.
In 2001, Johnny received the first permanent role in the television series. The actor appeared regularly in all 13 episodes of the situational comedy The Sausage Factory, where he played a constantly creating problem for a young guy. Sitcom was not very popular, and after the end of the first season it was closed.
In the drama television series American Dreams, Johnny Lewis also appeared. He played Leonard "Lenny" Bieber, Roxanne's guy, in the second season of the series. "American Dreams" has long been 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 "Lost". 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 and everyone.
The actor received real fame thanks to the series "Sons of Anarchy". Johnny Lewis played Kip Epps Omelet in it. Kip is a member of the Sons of Anarchy biker club, a good mechanic, and a former marine. This character appeared in almost every episode of the first two seasons of the series.
Movie roles
In 2004, Johnny first appeared in a full-length movie, playing a small role in the youth comedy "Superstar". Hilary Duff and David Keith worked with him on the film.
In the black comedy "The Devil in the Flesh" by Marcos Ciegi, Johnny Lewis also appeared, playing a supporting role. The film received mixed reviews from critics and was not awarded any awards.
In the fantasy thriller Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem, the role of Richard Howard was played by Johnny Lewis. Films with the participation of the actor were popular with the audience, but mostly criticized the critics. “Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem” was no exception - critics smashed it to pieces, but the audience was less categorical with respect to the directorial debut of Greg and Collie.
In 2008, Johnny starred in One Missed Call, a remake of the classic Japanese horror film based on the novel by Yasushi Akamoto. The film received mostly negative reviews from viewers. It was noted that the American remake was 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 by collecting less than $ 5 million at the box office with a budget of 10 million.
Personal life
Johnny Lewis was repeatedly arrested by the police, mainly for drunken fights. After the accident in 2011, his mental health was shaken, there was a dependence on alcohol and drugs. The last time the actor was arrested in September 2012, shortly before his death.
From 2005 to 2006, Johnny Lewis met with singer Katy Perry.
In the summer of 2009, Lewis announced that he and his girlfriend, actress Diana Marshall-Queen, were expecting a baby. In the spring of 2010, after the birth of a daughter, the actors dispersed. Due to numerous clashes with the law, Johnny was deprived of custody of his daughter.
Religious views
Johnny, like his parents, practiced Scientology. In his youth, he regularly attended the Church of Scientology, and also sponsored a drug addiction rehabilitation center established by this organization.
Death
September 26, 2012, the body of Johnny Lewis was found on the road near his house. Police failed to establish whether this was a murder, or suicide. At the time of death, the actor was 28 years old.