Johnny A. Sanchez

Johnny A. Sanchez (born May 14, 1982) is an American stand-up comedian and actor, best known as a repertory player on MADtv from 2007 until 2009.

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 voiceover work, most notably as the voice of Lombardo in Happy Feet and he reprised the role in the 2011 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 until its conclusion in 2009. He was the show's fifth Latino cast member (after Pablo Francisco, Nelson Ascencio, Jill-Michele Meleán, and Anjelah Johnson) and the first male Latino cast member hired since season six's Nelson Ascencio.

Characters Nacho Hernandez, also known as "Lil’ Joker", a Latino thug who often appears on the news Farhid, an Iranian kite salesman

Rock Feud In 2001, Sanchez hosted (and announced) an unsold musically-themed spinoff pilot of the classic game show Family Feud called Rock Feud for cable channel VH1. The bands Save Ferris and Lit were the participants.

Awards and nominations

Year Association Award Category Result 2008 ALMA Awards Outstanding Male Performance in a Comedy Television Series Nominated