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Linton Kwesi Johnson

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  • Writer
  • Composer
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Linton Kwesi Johnson was born on 24 August 1952 in Chapelton, British Jamaica. He is an actor and writer, known for Police fédérale, Los Angeles (1985), Neige sur Beverly Hills (1987) and The English Programme (1976).
BornAugust 24, 1952
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    Known for

    William Petersen in Police fédérale, Los Angeles (1985)
    Police fédérale, Los Angeles
    7.3
    • Soundtrack("Independent Intavensman")
    • 1985
    Robert Downey Jr., Jami Gertz, and Andrew McCarthy in Neige sur Beverly Hills (1987)
    Neige sur Beverly Hills
    6.4
    • Soundtrack("Want Fi Goh Rave")
    • 1987
    The English Programme (1976)
    The English Programme
    5.0
    TV Series
    • Writer
    Fire in Babylon (2010)
    Fire in Babylon
    7.7
    • Soundtrack("Shocking Dub", "Sonny's Lettah (Forces of Victory)", "Shocking Dub")
    • 2010

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    Actor



    • Elliott Heffernan and Saoirse Ronan in Blitz (2024)
      Blitz
      6.2
      • The Oracle
      • 2024
    • Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City (1985)
      Artists United Against Apartheid: Sun City
      6.9
      Music Video
      • Linton Kwesi Johnson
      • 1985

    Writer



    • The English Programme (1976)
      The English Programme
      5.0
      TV Series
      • poem: 'George Lindo'
      • 1981

    Composer



    • Linton Kwesi Johnson in Dread Beat and Blood (1979)
      Dread Beat and Blood
      7.5
      • Composer
      • 1979

    Personal details

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    • Alternative name
      • Linton Kwasi Johnson
    • Born
      • August 24, 1952
      • Chapelton, British Jamaica
    • Other works
      A member of the "Artists United Against Apartheid" charity project in 1985.

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