Introduction
Johnny Harris is a Canadian actor, journalist, and YouTube personality. He is best known for his work on the web series “Borders” and his role as Frank Stringfellow in the TV series “Turn: Washington’s Spies”. Harris has also worked as a journalist for various media outlets, including Al Jazeera English and CBC News. In this article, we will explore the life and career of Johnny Harris.
Early Life and Education
Childhood
Johnny Harris was born on October 15, 1975, in Corner Brook, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. He grew up in a family of six children and was the third oldest. His father was a carpenter, and his mother was a nurse. Harris spent most of his childhood in the small town of Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador.
Education
After completing high school, Harris attended Memorial University of Newfoundland, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. He later went on to study journalism at the University of King’s College in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Journalism Career
Early Career
After completing his journalism degree, Harris worked as a reporter for various media outlets, including The Telegram in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador, and The Chronicle Herald in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He also worked as a freelance journalist, contributing to publications such as The Walrus, Maclean’s, and The Globe and Mail.
Al Jazeera English
In 2008, Harris joined Al Jazeera English as a correspondent. He covered a variety of stories, including the Arab Spring uprisings in Egypt and Libya, the war in Afghanistan, and the earthquake in Haiti. Harris received critical acclaim for his reporting and won several awards, including a Canadian Screen Award for Best News Information Segment in 2013.
Acting Career
Early Roles
Harris began his acting career in 2005, appearing in the TV series “Trailer Park Boys” and the film “The Conclave”. He went on to have small roles in several other TV shows and films, including “Murdoch Mysteries” and “Goon”.
“Turn: Washington’s Spies”
In 2014, Harris landed his breakthrough role as Frank Stringfellow in the TV series “Turn: Washington’s Spies”. The show ran for four seasons and was critically acclaimed for its portrayal of the American Revolution. Harris received praise for his performance as Stringfellow, a loyalist spy who helps the British army.
YouTube Career
“Borders”
In 2016, Harris launched the web series “Borders” on YouTube. The series explores the stories of people living in border regions around the world, including the US-Mexico border and the India-Pakistan border. Harris serves as the writer, producer, and host of the series. “Borders” has been praised for its in-depth reporting and humanizing portrayal of people affected by borders.
Other YouTube Work
In addition to “Borders”, Harris has created several other videos for his YouTube channel, including travel vlogs and interviews with other journalists and filmmakers. He has also collaborated with other YouTube creators, including Casey Neistat and Peter McKinnon.
Conclusion
Johnny Harris is a multi-talented individual who has achieved success in journalism, acting, and YouTube. He has won critical acclaim for his work in each field and has shown a dedication to telling important stories in a humanizing way. We look forward to seeing what he will accomplish in the future.
