7.8
TV
Acting
Zainab Johnson
- Birthplace
- Harlem, New York, USA
- Credits
- 17 titles
Biography
Zainab Johnson is an American comedian and actress. She is best known as a semi-finalist on NBC's Last Comic Standing. Johnson is a series regular on Amazon's Upload.
Signature work
Known For
7.8
TV
7.5
TV
Private Practice
7.0
TV
A Black Lady Sketch Show
6.6
Movie
Growing Fangs
6.2
TV
Bust Down
5.8
TV
Lights Out with David Spade
3.8
Movie
First Time Female Director
6.5
Movie
Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off
5.5
TV
Gotham Comedy Live
1.0
Movie
1000 Ways to Lie
5.0
Movie
Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic
Acting credits 17
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic Film | Self |
| 2026 | Allegedly with Ellison Barber TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2024 | Have I Got News for You TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2024 | After Midnight TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2023 | Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off Film | Self - Host |
| 2023 | First Time Female Director Film | Xiomara |
| 2022 | Bust Down TV | Ito (1 ep) |
| 2021 | Growing Fangs Film | Nurse Sherri |
| 2020 | Upload TV | Aleesha (29 ep) |
| 2020 | 100 Humans: Life's Questions. Answered. TV | Self (8 ep) |
| 2019 | A Black Lady Sketch Show TV | (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Lights Out with David Spade TV | Self - Panelist (1 ep) |
| 2016 | All Def Comedy Film | Self |
| 2014 | Late Night with Seth Meyers TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Gotham Comedy Live TV | Self - Comedian (1 ep) |
| 2010 | 1000 Ways to Lie Film | Billy Tipton |
| 2007 | Private Practice TV | Mara (1 ep) |
Crew credits 2
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Zainab Johnson: Toxically Optimistic Film | Writer, Director |
| 2023 | Zainab Johnson: Hijabs Off Film | Executive Producer |