Linton Kwesi Johnson

Linton Kwesi Johnson OD (born 24 August 1952), also known as LKJ, is a Jamaica-born, British-based dub poet and activist. In 2002, he became the second living poet, and the only black one, to be published in the Penguin Modern Classics series. His performance poetry involves the recitation of his own verse in Jamaican patois over dub-reggae, usually written in collaboration with reggae producer/artist Dennis Bovell.

Linton Kwesi Johnson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 14 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Blitz (2024), Full House (1972), Popular Voices at the BBC (2017), Windrush (1998), Ten Years in an Open Necked Shirt (1984), Hitmusik: Konsten att sätta rytm till revolt (2006), Gil Scott-Heron: The Revolution Will Not Be Televised (2003), Dread Beat and Blood (1979). The recorded credits span 1972 to 2024, including 11 movies and 3 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.