WILLIAM L. JOHNSON
MAKES “DOING HARD TIME”
LOOK EASY IN NEW DVD RELEASE

William L. Johnson is the personification of heat on the Hollywood horizon. With over twenty film projects under his belt, including the box office sleeper, “Blue Hill Avenue” where he co-starred with Allen Payne and Clarence Williams III, “A Spider’s Web” with Steven Baldwin and the upcoming “Tears of a Clown,” starring Don “D.C." Curry, Johnson is a Hollywood heartthrob waiting to happen. A dedicated actor, provocative musician and endearing poet, Johnson embodies the heart of man on a mission.

The Sony distributed “Doing Hard Time” is the performer’s latest vehicle. Like a strong cup of chocolate mocha, Johnson serves it up hot and steamin’ in the new DVD release where he co-stars with the equally sexy Boris Kodjoe and suave ladies gent, Giancarlo Esposito. A conflicted drama directed by Preston Whitmore (“Dead Presidents”), and slated for release on November 23, the feature may prove to be the spark that ignites a career that has been passionately bubbling beneath the surface. “Doing Hard Time” chronicles Michael, played by Boris Kodjoe, as he launches a crusade of vengeance for the untimely murder of his young son. Johnson plays Clever, a former choreographer serving time for murder and also seeking his own revenge.

Claiming Gary, Indiana and Chicago, Illinois as hometowns, Johnson has nurtured a desire to entertain since his youth. Budding successes with local acting and singing projects motivated his move to Los Angeles in 1998. Since relocating, in the past six years, he has shared the screen with veteran thespians Shemar Moore, Vivica A. Fox, Gary Dourdan, Golden Brooks, and Victoria Rowell. His independent film projects have garnered accolades at the Acapulco and Black Hollywood film festivals while steadily acquiring him a base of fans that follow his work.

“I’m a driven man,” espouses Johnson. “I came to Hollywood on a mission, and I can’t rest until my mission is fulfilled. My acting is a vehicle to draw attention while my music is a means to convey a message.”

Equally important to Johnson is his passion to deliver conscious messages through his music via his stage persona "Brotha Bill" and his band Enforcement. Brotha Bill's essence is a lyrical flow that sets him apart from other neo-soul artists. Fusing poetic verse with energetic R&B funk, Brotha Bill is poised to unleash his musical merits with a CD release early 2005.

William L. Johnson is one to watch. Whether on screen or on stage, he summons the excitement evidenced when an artist is dedicated to his craft. To experience William L. Johnson aka Brotha Bill up close and very personal, visit with him at www.brothabill.com .

Note to Media: William is available for interview at makeda@jazzmynepr.com