Jerrie Johnson
Jerrie Johnson | |
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| Born | January 29, 1994 |
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| Years active | 2020–present |
| Spouse | Dria Brown |
Jerrie Johnson is an American actress. She is best known for playing Tye Reynolds in the sitcom Harlem and Daphne in the comedy drama series Survival of the Thickest.
Early life
Johnson is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Johnson graduated from Pennsylvania State University in 2016 with a bachelor of arts in theatre and a minor in African American studies. She earned a master of fine arts at the American Conservatory Theater in 2019.[1]
Career
Johnson made her acting debut on the drama series Good Trouble where she portrayed Tye.[2] Her first big role came playing Tye Reynolds in the sitcom Harlem.[3][4] She had a recurring role as Daphne on the comedy drama series Survival of the Thickest.[5] On June 30th 2025 she took part in Soul Soirée’s Monologue Slam in Brooklyn alongside Dominique Thorne and Daniel J. Watts.[6]
Personal life
Johnson is a lesbian and is married to art doula Dria Brown. They met at a post-show panel for the play Confederates by Dominique Morisseau. They started dating in 2022 before Johnson proposed to her in Montego Bay.[7]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2021 | Mother's Milk | Sweetbird | Short |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2020 | Good Trouble | Tye | 2 episodes |
| 2024 | Influenced | Herself | |
| 2021-2025 | Harlem | Tye Reynolds | 24 episodes |
| 2025 | Survival of the Thickest | Daphne | 6 episodes |
References
- ^ "Theatre alum Jerrie Johnson to talk career, new series on Nov. 29". psu.edu. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Tracy Oliver Amazon Series Casts Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Jerrie Johnson and Shoniqua Shandai". variety.com. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Harlem Season 3: Meagan Good & Jerrie Johnson Say Goodbye". thehashtagshow.com. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "JERRIE JOHNSON ON 'HARLEM,' HUSTLE, AND HOLDING SPACE FOR BLACK QUEER STORIES". abookof.us. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Meet the 'Survival of the Thickest' Season 2 Cast". marieclaire.com. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Dominique Thorne, Jerrie Johnson, Daniel J. Watts, and Adrianna Mitchell Set to Take the Stage at Soul Soirée's Summer Monologue Slam". blexmedia.com. Retrieved January 13, 2026.
- ^ "Jerrie Johnson And Dria Brown: The Creative Power Couple Who Are Better Together". gomag.com. Retrieved January 13, 2026.