Portrait of Punkie Johnson

Punkie Johnson

Acting

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.

Born: April 29, 1985

Place of Birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Filmography

2025
Roofman

as Halloween Cop

2025
2024
Is It Cake? Holiday

as Self - Guest Judge

2023
Big Bruh

as Granny / Sheryl (voice)

2023
Bottoms

as Rhodes

2022
2021
Ghosts

as Ally

2021
Witch Hunt

as Eliza

2020
Space Force

as Staff Sergeant Kiki Rhodes

2020
Love Life

as Ida Watkins

2020
The Ride

as Punkie

2019
2019
Lights Out with David Spade

as Self - Panelist

2018
ZombieCON

as Punkie

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Various Characters

1975
Saturday Night Live

as Self - Cameo (uncredited)