Actor / Actress
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Biography
Jessica Williams (born April 29, 1985), known professionally as Punkie Johnson, is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and writer based in New York City. Johnson began her career as a stand-up comedian at The Comedy Store in California, before becoming a featured player on the NBC sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live for its 46th season in 2020. She was promoted to repertory status in 2022, ahead of the show's 48th season.
Punkie Johnson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 25 verified screen credits connected to this profile.
Selected work includes Is It Cake? Holiday (2024), Bottoms (2023), Late Night with Seth Meyers (2014), Saturday Night Live (1975), Ghosts (2021), Top Chef (2006), Scrubs (2026), The Kardashians (2022).
The recorded credits span 1975 to 2027, including 12 movies and 13 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles.
This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.
Profile details
Known forActing
Movies12
TV shows13
Active years represented1975–2027
Place of birthNew Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Also known as
Jessica Williams
Known for
TV ShowIs It Cake? Holiday
MovieBottoms
TV ShowLate Night with Seth Meyers
TV ShowSaturday Night Live
TV ShowGhosts
TV ShowTop Chef
TV ShowScrubs
TV ShowThe Kardashians
TV ShowThe Chi
TV ShowLights Out with David Spade
TV ShowSpace Force
TV ShowLove Life
TV ShowA Black Lady Sketch Show
MovieRoofman
MovieSNL50: The Homecoming Concert
MovieLorne
MovieWitch Hunt
TV ShowBarbershop
MovieZombieCON Vol. 1
MovieThe Adventures of Whit
MovieBig Bruh
MovieThe Ride
MovieSixteen Thousand Dollars
MovieZombieCON
MovieThe Lot