Person
Punkie Johnson
Acting · Born 1985-04-29 · New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
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.
Known for
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Self - Guest
Saturday Night Live
Self - Various Characters
The Chi
Shawnita
Ghosts
Ally
Top Chef
Guest Judge
The Kardashians
Self
Lights Out with David Spade
Self - Panelist
Space Force
Staff Sergeant Kiki Rhodes
Roofman
Halloween Cop
Love Life
Ida Watkins
Filmography
- 2026LorneSelf (uncredited)
- 2025RoofmanHalloween Cop
- 2025ZombieCON Vol. 1Punkie
- 2024Is It Cake? HolidaySelf - Guest Judge
- 2023Big BruhGranny / Sheryl (voice)
- 2023BottomsRhodes
- 2022Queer as FolkConsulting Producer
- 2022The KardashiansSelf
- 2021GhostsAlly
- 2021Witch HuntEliza
- 2020The Adventures of Whit
- 2020Space ForceStaff Sergeant Kiki Rhodes
- 2020Love LifeIda Watkins
- 2020Sixteen Thousand DollarsJoNique
- 2020The RidePunkie
- 2019The Lot
- 2019A Black Lady Sketch ShowDance Biter
- 2019Lights Out with David SpadeSelf - Panelist
- 2018ZombieCONPunkie
- 2018The ChiShawnita
- 2014Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest
- 2006Top ChefGuest Judge
- 1975Saturday Night LiveSelf - Various Characters
- —BarbershopStella
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