Johnny A. Sanchez
| Johnny A. Sanchez | |
|---|---|
| Born |
May 14, 1982 Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Actor/Comedian |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Notable work | Various roles in MADtv |
| Website | http://www.johnnysanchezlive.com |
Johnny A. Sanchez (born May 14, 1982) is a stand-up comedian and actor, best known as a member of MADtv since its thirteenth season.
Career
Johnny A. Sanchez has spent many years as a stand-up comedian and is a veteran of many Los Angeles comedy clubs. He has also done voice over work, most notably as the voice of Lombardo in Happy Feet and has signed on to reprise the role in the upcoming sequel.
He has occasionally been confused with New York City native actor/producer Johnny Sanchez, usually due to the omission of the middle initial which differentiates both artists.
MADtv
Sanchez was on MADtv from 2007 to its end in 2009. He was the show's fourth Latino castmember (after Pablo Francisco, Nelson Ascencio, and Jill-Michele Meleán).
Characters
- Nacho Hernandez, also known as "Li'l Joker"
- Farhid, the kite salesman
Impressions
- Al Pacino
- Antonio Banderas
- Carlos Bernard (as his character Tony Almeida from 24)
- Carlos Mencia
- Count von Count (voice)
- Grover (voice in one sketch)
- Desi Arnaz (as Ricky Ricardo from "I Love Lucy")
- Joe Jonas
- Ozzie Guillen
- Rainn Wilson (as Rollo from "Juno")
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Award Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | ALMA Awards | Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series | Nominated |
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