Kaiser Johnson

Kaiser Johnson (born February 25, 1986) is an American actor, voiceover talent and writer who portrays Evil Russian in the third season of Stranger Things. He is also known for his roles in Vampire Diaries and Unplanned. He is married to actress Keeley Bright, and they live in Los Angeles, CA. Kaiser Johnson was born Eric Kaiser Johnson in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Instead of going to high school, Johnson went early to college, and garnered three Kennedy Center acting nominations for roles as diverse as a dying boy in Edwin Sanchez's "Icarus", Marc Antony in Julius Caesar, and a brutal murderer in . In addition to a BFA in acting, Johnson trains with Warner Loughlin. After a decade of martial arts training, he holds a 2nd degree black belt.
Johnson voiced various characters in both cartoons and video games either supporting roles or villain characters. He is German, Polish, Irish, and Cherokee descent. Johnson did saved a man's life once by performing the maneuver on him in a restaurant. He received three Kennedy Center Irene Ryan Acting nominations in college. He also holds a 2nd degree black belt in karate, and has trained in jiu-jitsu, muay thai, and weapons. He married voice actress Keeley Bright since November 2017.