This is the synopsis of the quicktime Q&A sessions available
from the official site for Rodney Van Johnson.
Rodney Van Johnson grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio -- he's a "Buckeye."
Growing up in Cincinnati was very good, it was big, family oriented, good working class people.
His birthday is 2/20 -- no year given -- which puts him on the cusp of Pisces and
Aquarius.
He includes in his list of hobbies hiking and horseback riding. To unwind, he will watch
TV or movies, be outside with people, go to museums, and listen to music.
He's into all types of music -- really likes jazz and romantic ballads. The mellow sounds
of the 70s and the smooth, rhythmic sounds of the 90s are what he really enjoys. He's very
much into acoustic guitars (and he lists a few artists, but I have no idea how to spell their
names!) and jazz. Hip hop is *not* his cup of tea.
He likes to cook and experiment with fish and chicken; not a big beef eater.
He attended the University of Cincinnati -- is a Bearcat and proud of it!
His first job was working for his grandfather, peddling fruits and vegetables. When he got
older, he worked for the family construction company, building and fixing up houses.
His most embarassing moment came in the 5th grade, when he got ready to go to recess and play
some basketball -- he had his shirt, socks, and shoes on and really thought he was ready but
he had forgotten his shorts! (I guess just underwear, in the fifth grade, was considered
insufficient clothing.)
His favorite book is "Acts of Faith" which is a very spiritual book. It helps him to deal
with things that happen to him, helps him become a better person and man.
His grandfather, who passed away about 10 years ago, was/is the most important person in his
life. He feels that the grandfather, Edmond Johnson, Sr. (not sure of the first name from the
tape) gave him lots of things which helped him get to where he is today and continues to
help him. He also feels as though the man is always with him, in his heart, mind, and soul.
If he were to be left on a desert island with only three things, he's take a woman --
recognizing that a woman is not a thing, she's an object, a desirable object -- a refrigerator
full of food, and a boat. "If I can't make things happen with that, then I need help!"
And if he weren't an actor, he'd most likely be doing the same thing that he was doing before
he got into acting -- selling airtime for a television station in Florida. He enjoys all
aspects of the medium and being an actor is definitely a different perspective on the process.
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