Arte Johnson

Arte Johnson (January 20, 1929 - July 3, 2019) was an American actor and comedian best known for his regular appearances on television's Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In. Born in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Johnson graduated from Austin High School and earned a bachelor's degree in radio journalism from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1949. After a brief military service in Korea, he pursued a career in Chicago advertising agencies before moving to New York City to work for Viking Press. In 1954, Johnson began performing at various nightclubs in New York. Throughout his career, he made numerous television and film appearances, showcasing his comedic talent.