Fred Johnson

Fred Johnson is well known as one of the top casting directors in the industry. He has won four MTV Video Music Awards for casting projects for directors Hype Williams, David LaChapelle, Director X, and Benny Boom. He has worked in casting for major commercial brands such as Cartier, Reebok, T-Mobile, Heineken, and ESPN. Fred is experienced in all aspects of the casting and talent representation fields, with knowledge of the latest related software and technology.
Fred was co-founder and contributing editor for Limequash Magazine based in Kingston, Jamaica with photographers William Richards and David Borely. The magazine was a Caribbean travel guide for the young, rich, and sexy featuring reviews of local travel destinations, and was sponsored by Air Jamaica and SuperClubs Resorts. 

Mr. Johnson’s strong connections across all verticals in the entertainment industry has resulted in collaborations in the film, music, art, liquor, and now the cannabis industry. Fred helped launch Ciroc Vodka on the West Coast, overseeing major brand installations at Coachella, the Grammy Awards, and the BET Awards.  He has managed talent under his TeamFred banner for years and is now bringing his energies and extensive rolodex to YANA.

Fred is a graduate of Howard University in Washington, DC with a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology. Fred is a member SAG/AFRTA and also holds a Food Manager Certification. He is currently bi-coastal with offices in Los Angeles and Washington, DC.