Chad Johnson

John J. Campbell (born February 12, 1960), known by the professional name Chad Johnson, is an American gay adult film actor and model whose prominent career spanned portions of three decades, from the early 1980s through the early 2000s. Over his active tenure, he appeared in seminal adult films, maintained a high-profile physical print modeling presence, and was ultimately inducted into the AVN GAYVN Hall of Fame.

Early life Johnson was born John J. Campbell in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Career 1980s: Debut and early retirement Johnson made his official adult film debut in William Higgins's landmark 1984 feature, Pipeline. His experience on the set was intensely negative; Johnson later stated in interviews that he felt violated by the director's choice to force him into a receptive ("bottom") performance role, noting that his visible facial discomfort can be seen on-screen.

Despite reaching a new level of stardom in the late 1980s, Johnson expressed feeling like an industry "oddball".

Print modeling and media Parallel to his videography, Johnson built a massive print media footprint across the 1980s and 1990s.

He appeared in Adult & Erotica magazines appearing in multi-page photography layouts, centerfolds, and cover features across prominent gay publications.

1990s: Hair designer Around 1990, after completing the feature Cruisin' West Hollywood, Johnson stepped away from adult cinema for a second time. It was Ford who ultimately convinced Johnson to leave the adult industry around 1990 to preserve their relationship.

Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes 1984 Pipeline Chad Johnson Debut 1984 Big, Bigger, Best Chad Johnson 1985 Break In & Enter Chad Johnson Co-starring with Dane Ford 1985 Pizza Boy: He Delivers Chad Johnson 1986 Beach Ballers Chad Johnson 1986 Cashload Chad Johnson 1986 Down To His Knee Chad Johnson 1986 Full House Chad Johnson 1986 Man Size Chad Johnson 1986 Perfect Ten Chad Johnson 1986 Physical Education Chad Johnson 1986 Tall Tales Chad Johnson 1987 Down For The Count Chad-Wrestler 1987 Delicious Chad Johnson Co-starring with Dane Ford 1987 Pounder Chad Johnson 1987 Too Big For His Britches Mr. Sawyer 1988 Bulge: Mass Appeal Chad Johnson 1988 California Dreamin'''

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Work Result Ref 2001 Grabby Awards Best Group Sex Scene Echoes 2001 Grabby Awards Best Three-Way Sex Scene Don't Ask, Don't Tell! 2002 GayVN Awards Best Threesome Big as They Come III 2002 Grabby Awards Best Three-Way Sex Scene Big as They Come III 2002 GayVN Awards GAYVN Hall of Fame Contribution to Porn Gay Cinema