Badja Djola
American actor (1948-2005)
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Badja Djola
Badja Djola (1948-2005) was an American actor known for his work in black films. Born as Bernard Bradley in Brooklyn, New York, Djola gained recognition for his breakout role as 'Half Dead' Johnson in the 1979 movie Penitentiary. His notable film credits include Mississippi Burning, A Rage in Harlem, and Who's the Man? He also appeared in TV shows like The X-Files, Nash Bridges, and NYPD Blue. Djola had a successful career in theatre, with performances in Once in a Wife Time, Edmond, 227, Southern Rapture, and Dancing on Moonlight. Tragically, he passed away from a heart attack in Los Angeles, California.
Badja Djola ranks #25,849 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 0.1. Badja Djola peaked at #20,911 of all time (Feb 23 - Mar 24, 2025). Badja Djola ranks #18,854 over the past 365 days.

















