The extraordinary Hollywood Hills actor Bart Johnson stars as Coach Jack Bolton in Disney's "High School Musical 3," reprising his role from the first two films. The film opens wide theatrically on October 24. Johnson admits to enjoying his role. Though many around him had suggested he not do the first film, Johnson’s own innate intelligence and business savvy told him that it was a great film to be a part of and those who have seen his work with Zac Efron admit that they have excellent father/son chemistry on the screen. Johnson is one of the most handsome and talented stars in Hollywood today. The prolific actor has over nine films in the can and ready for release. There’s no sign of this star’s offers slowing down. Johnson is not only known as one of Hollywood’s best actors but is a very nice man as well. A real gentleman, the actor is sought after by producers and casting directors constantly. “I enjoy what I do, and I loved returning to this Disney film. My wife had previously starred in a number of Disney classics and I knew this was going to become one of Disney’s finest.” Johnson was right and so far his instincts have kept his career soaring to great heights.
From 2008-2009, Johnson additionally has seven other films being released, including "The Cell 2," from the producers of "24," and a thriller from the "High School Musical" producers, called "Animal." He recently wrapped production on "Locker 13," an anthology feature film comprised of seven vignettes along the lines of "Four Rooms," "Short Cuts," "The Red Violin," and "Night on Earth." Seven award-winning directors shot 15-minute segments and they will be combined to make one feature length film. All segments are linked by a mysterious locker number 13. “I feel very blessed to be a working actor. It’s great to be doing what I love.” That being said, Johnson was departing for parts unknown at the time of this interview. He and friends are working on the funding for his next production. Johnson will be directing, writing and producing “The Run,” a short film that will be made into a full-length feature film. I have seen the trailer for the film and it is absolutely incredible. This man is capable of anything.
In his television work, Johnson starred on the WB’s drama “Hyperion Bay” with Mark Paul Gosselaar, from creator Joseph Doughty of “Thirty Something.” Bart has also guest starred and recurred in dozens of TV shows including: "Las Vegas," "Eve," "JAG," "CSI Miami," "Tremors," "Babylon 5," "Strong Medicine," "Clueless" and "Diagnosis Murder."
In 2008 Johnson debuted as a writer/director with an 18-minute 35mm short film entitled "the Run." Johnson took a cast and crew of 43 people, five ton trucks and a camera package from Panavision deep into the desert of Baja Mexico for 10 days. The film, shot entirely in Mexico, is a prelude to a feature length film. The film has just been funded and Johnson is scheduling the production to begin after the completion of "High School Musical 3." Johnson has also penned two additional screenplays for his company, Good Brothers Entertainment, scheduled to begin production later this year.
In 2006, Johnson bought a Bed and Breakfast, which he will discuss in a future interview with Canyon News. The B&B in Midway, Utah, was featured in Redbook magazine, which recently named it "one of the four most romantic Inn's in the Country." He spends half of the year there on the 30 acres of land, which boasts a 5-acre pond, 40-foot waterfall, and is the only Inn that sits on the Provo River, offering blue ribbon fly fishing to his guests. His property is surrounded by 300 acres of wildlife reserve, and is only seven minutes from the Deer Valley Gondola and another seven minutes to Park City, the Canyons and Sundance ski resorts. "I love that place. It's a getaway for my family and me and that region of the country is beautiful."
Not only is it important for Bart Johnson to work with solid professionals, but it’s also important for him to be friends with solid stand up people as well. His racing partner Ricky Schroeder has become one of his best friends and Johnson is also married to the beautiful and talented actress Robyn Lively. They have been married for almost a decade. The couple has three children: Baylen, Kate and Wyatt. "I truly enjoy my role in the Disney movie and my kids are still too young to watch, but I love making movies that they can grow up watching." Johnson and his family reside in the Hollywood Hills.
