Charles, Charlie or Charley Johnson may refer to:

Academics

Charles Johnson (historian) Charles Johnson, Commander of the Order of British Empire, CBE, Fellow of the British Academy, FBA, Fellow of the Society Antiquaries, FSA, Fellow of the Royal Historical Society, FRHistS (2 May 1870 – 5 November 1961) was an English historian a ...

(1870-1961), English historian and archivist *

Charles Willison Johnson Charles Willison Johnson (October 26, 1863 – July 19, 1932) was an American naturalist who specialized in entomology (especially Diptera) and malacology, making significant contributions in both fields. He was a mentor and inspiration to m ...

(1863–1932), American naturalist * Charles S. Johnson (1893–1956), African-American sociologist president of Fisk University *

Charles R. Johnson Charles Richard Johnson (born April 23, 1948) is an American scholar and the author of novels, short stories, screen-and-teleplays, and essays, most often with a philosophical orientation. Johnson has directly addressed the issues of black ...

(born 1948), African-American scholar and author *

Charles Royal Johnson Charles Royal Johnson (born January 28, 1948) is an American mathematician specializing in linear algebra. He was a Class of 1961 professor of mathematics at College of William and Mary. The books ''Matrix Analysis'' and ''Topics in Matrix Analys ...

(born 1948), professor of mathematics * Charles Willis Johnson, dean of the University of Washington Pharmacy Department

Arts and entertainment

Charles Johnson (writer) Charles Johnson (1679 – 11 March 1748) was an English playwright, tavern keeper, and enemy of Alexander Pope's. He was a dedicated Whig who allied himself with the Duke of Marlborough, Colley Cibber, and those who rose in opposition to ...

(1679–1748), English playwright and poet *

Captain Charles Johnson Captain Charles Johnson was the British author of the 1724 book ''A General History of the Pyrates, A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the most notorious Pyrates'', whose identity remains a mystery. No record exists of a captain b ...

, pseudonym of unknown English author of 1724 book, ''A General History of the Robberies and Murders of the Most Notorious Pyrates'' * Charles Ellis Johnson (1857–1926), American photographer *

Charles Howard Johnson Charles Howard Johnson (December, 1865 – July 3, 1896) was an American illustrator and newspaper artist, best known for his sparse illustrations of the 1890 U.S. edition of The Princess (Tennyson poem), ''The Princess'' by the English poet Alf ...

(1868–1896), American illustrator and newspaper artist * Charles L. Johnson (1876–1950), composer of ragtime tunes * Charlie Johnson (bandleader) (1891–1959), jazz musician and pianist * Charles Johnson (1903–1974), American actor who used stage name

Chubby Johnson Charles Randolph "Chubby" Johnson (August 13, 1903 – October 31, 1974) was an American film and television supporting character actor with a genial demeanor and warm, country-accented voice. Early years Johnson was the son of entertaine ...

* Little Jody Rainwater (born Charles Edward Johnson, 1920–2011), bluegrass musician and radio personality * Charles K. Johnson (1924–2001), American promoter and president of Flat Earth Society, 1972–2001 * Charlie Johnson, stage name of rock singer Charles Westover (1934–1990), a.k.a.

Del Shannon Charles Weedon Westover (December 30, 1934 – February 8, 1990), better known by his stage name Del Shannon, was an American musician, singer and songwriter, best known for his 1961 number-one ''Billboard'' hit " Runaway", which was covered la ...

Charles Foster Johnson Charles Foster Johnson (born April 13, 1953) is an American blogger, software developer, and former jazz guitarist. He has played on 30 albums, sometimes credited as Icarus Johnson. He started the political blog Little Green Footballs in 2001. B ...

(born 1953), jazz guitarist, blogger at ''Little Green Footballs''

Politics

Charles Johnson (North Carolina politician) Charles Johnson (died July 23, 1802) was a Congressional representative from North Carolina. Johnson was born in Scotland; engaged as a planter; elected to the Continental Congress in 1781, 1784, and 1785, but did not attend; served in the stat ...

(died 1802), Democratic-Republican politician who represented 8th congressional district * Charles C. Johnson (born 1988), white supremacist activist and website operator * Charles E. Johnson (government official) (born 1936), acting U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services from January 2004 to April 2004 *

Charles Elliott Johnson Charles Elliott Johnson is a former Democratic member of the North Carolina General Assembly who represented the state's fourth House district, including constituents in Craven, Martin and Pitt counties. A retiree from Greenville, North Carol ...

, Democratic Party politician from North Carolina; member of the General Assembly from 2003 to 2005 *

Charles Fletcher Johnson Charles Fletcher Johnson (February 14, 1859 – February 15, 1930) was a United States senator from Maine and a United States circuit judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit. Johnson was nominated by President Woodrow ...

(1859–1930), Democratic Party politician from Maine, U.S. Senator, and judge * Charles G. Johnson (1880–1957), Californian state treasurer from 1923 to 1956 *

Charles George Johnson Charles George Johnson (188614 October 1950) was a chemist, businessman and political figure in Adelaide, South Australia. Biography Johnson was born in Essex, England in 1886 and led an adventurous life, including a spell of boxing professionall ...

(1886–1950), chemist, businessman, and political figure in Adelaide, South Australia * Charles H. Johnson, member of the Californian state assembly from 1861 to 1862 *

Charles Phillip Johnson Charles Phillip Johnson (January 18, 1836 - May 21, 1920) was an American politician and attorney who served as Missouri lieutenant governor from 1873 until 1875. Biography Johnson was born in Lebanon, Illinois on January 18, 1836. His maternal ...

(1836–1920), lieutenant governor of Missouri from 1873 to 1875 * Charles R. Johnson (California merchant) (1830–1904), American merchant and Los Angeles City Council member * Charles W. Johnson (jurist) (born 1951), Associate Chief Justice of Washington State Supreme Court *

Charles William Johnson Charles William Johnson (May 19, 1891 – April 10, 1985) was a Canadian politician from the province of Saskatchewan. Political career Johnson was elected in Willow Bunch at the 1929 Saskatchewan general election as a Liberal. He was re-e ...

, Canadian politician * Charles C. Johnson (politician) (born 1864), Michigan state representative * Charles R. Johnson Jr. (born 1894), Florida state representative

Sports

American football

Charley Johnson Charley Lane Johnson (November 22, 1938 – September 3, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the New Mexico State Aggies. Johnson playe ...

(1938–2024), quarterback *

Charles Johnson (arena football) Charles Johnson (born January 5, 1983) is a former arena football Arena football is a variety of gridiron football designed to be played indoors. The game is played on a smaller field than American or Canadian football, designed to fit in ...

(born 1983) *

Charles Johnson (defensive back) Charles Adrian Johnson (born May 5, 1956) is an American former professional football defensive back who played three seasons in the National Football League The National Football League (NFL) is a Professional gridiron football, profes ...

(born 1956), San Francisco 49ers and St. Louis Cardinals * Charles Johnson (defensive end) (born 1986), Carolina Panthers *

Charlie Johnson (defensive tackle) Charles Johnson (February 17, 1952 – August 13, 2021) was an American professional football defensive tackle who played for nine seasons in the National Football League (NFL), primarily with the Philadelphia Eagles. He played in Super Bowl X ...

(1952–2021), American NFL player *

Charles Johnson (defensive tackle) Charles Adrian Johnson (born June 29, 1957) is an American former professional football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League (NFL) for three seasons with the Green Bay Packers. Johnson was a third-round draft pick by the ...

(born 1957), Green Bay Packers * Charlie Johnson (offensive lineman) (born 1984), American football guard *

(1938–2024), American football quarterback * Charles Johnson (wide receiver, born 1972) (1972–2022) Pittsburgh Steelers * Charles Johnson (wide receiver, born 1989), Orlando Apollos

Baseball

* Charlie Johnson (baseball) (1885–1940), outfielder for Philadelphia Phillies * Charles Johnson (pitcher) (1909–2006), Negro leagues pitcher and outfielder *

Charles Johnson (catcher) Charles Edward Johnson Jr. (born July 20, 1971) is an American former professional baseball player. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball with the Florida Marlins (1994–1998, 2001–2002), the Los Angeles Dodgers (1998), the Baltimor ...

(born 1971), 4 time Gold Glove Award catcher

Basketball

* Charles Johnson (basketball, born 1949) (1949–2007), American basketball player * Charles Johnson (basketball, born 1961) (born 1964), American basketball player and coach * Charles "Splinter" Johnson (1920–2002), American basketball player

Other sports

* Charley Johnson (wrestler) (1887–1967), American wrestler * Charles Johnson (cricketer) (died 1967), South African cricketer * Charles Johnson (diver) (1913–2000), British diver *

Charles Johnson (fighter) Charles Anthony Johnson (born January 10, 1991) is an American mixed martial arts, mixed martial artist and former Boxing, boxer who currently competes in the Flyweight (MMA), Flyweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). Backg ...

(born 1991), American mixed martial artist and boxer

Other

* Charles Johnson (Royal Navy officer) (1869–1930), became Admiral Superintendent of Malta Dockyard * Charles Christopher Johnson, British soldier * Charles E. Johnson (FBI Most Wanted fugitive) (1907–?), American criminal * Charles B. Johnson (born 1933), American businessman, co-chairman of Franklin Resources, owner of San Francisco Giants *

Charles R. Johnson (soldier) Charles R. Johnson (11 August 1932 – 12 June 1953) was a United States Army soldier who was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on 3 January 2025 for his actions during the Outpost Harry, Battle of Outpost Harry in the Korean War. Early l ...

(1932–1953), Medal of Honor recipient * Charlie Johnson (pilot) (born 1942), Air force pilot, former president of Cessna Aircraft *

Charles Cooper Johnson General Sir Charles Cooper Johnson (20 December 1827 – 7 December 1905) was a senior British Indian Army officer. Johnson was the sixth son of Sir Henry Johnson, 2nd Baronet, and Charlotte Elizabeth Philipse, daughter of Frederick Philipse a ...

(1827–1905), British Indian Army officer *

Charles Johnson (Tennessee) Charles Johnson (February 19, 1830April 4, 1863) was the first-born son of 17th U.S. President Andrew Johnson and his wife Eliza McCardle Johnson. He died at age 33 near Nashville, during the American Civil War, while his father was serving as m ...

(1830–1863), son of U.S. President

Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson (December 29, 1808July 31, 1875) was the 17th president of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. The 16th vice president, he assumed the presidency following the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Johnson was a South ...

, 1724 pen name of author