Maliq Johnson: 11 facts about the Grand Army star you should know
Here’s everything you need to know about Grand Army's Maliq Johnson, including his age and previous movies and TV shows.
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1. Who is Maliq Johnson? Get to know the Grand Army actor here...
You may have seen Maliq Johnson is a few things already but Grand Army is about to put the young actor on the map. Maliq plays the role of Grand Army student Jayson Jackson in the Netflix teen series. Here’s everything you need to know about the actor… [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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2. How old is Maliq Johnson?
Maliq is 20 years old. His birthday is on 22 June 2000. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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3. How tall is Maliq Johnson?
There's no exact details about Maliq's height online but we'll update this gallery when we find out. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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4. Where is Maliq Johnson from?
Maliq Johnson is from Brooklyn, New York City. He went to Cobble Hill School of American Studies and, based on his Instagram, it looks like he was a basketball player too. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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5. Is Maliq Johnson on Instagram?
You can find Maliq Johnson on Instagram at @maliqjohnson. On his grid, you’ll find selfies and behind the scenes photos from his previous projects. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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6. Who plays Jay Jackson in Grand Army?
Maliq Johnson plays the role of Jayson, or Jay as most call him, in Grand Army. Jay is a talented saxophone player who goes to Grand Army High School. He’s from Spanish Harlem. [Netflix]
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7. What movies and TV shows has Maliq Johnson been in?
Maliq began acting when he was 5, appearing in commercials. His first film role was in Golden Boy. Prior to his role in Grand Army, he appeared in Netflix’s When They See Us (as Terence) and also had roles in Skin, Power, Little Boxes and Little Men. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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8. Who did Maliq Johnson play in When They See Us?
Maliq played the role of Terence in Ava DuVernay’s When They See Us mini-series. The series is based on the true story of a group of juvenile boys who were falsely accused of assaulting a female jogger. Maliq appears as Terence in the first episode and the fourth episodes of the show. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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9. Can Maliq Johnson actually play the saxophone?
Yes, that really is Maliq playing the saxophone in Grand Army. In an interview with The New York Post, Maliq said that he had never touched one prior to working on the show. They got him a coach and he learned how to play. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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10. Is Maliq Johnson on TikTok?
Maliq shares a TikTok account with his girlfriend Madai Chakell under the username: @leekanddai. Together, they have almost 50k followers. On the account, you’ll find dance videos and cute couple challenge videos. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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11. Who is Maliq Johnson dating? Does he have a girlfriend?
Maliq is dating actress and singer Madai Chakell. The couple share glimpses into their adorable relationship on Instagram and TikTok. [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
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12. What is Maliq Johnson's net worth?
Not much is know about Maliq Johnson’s net worth right now but first-time Netflix actors reportedly earn anywhere between an estimated $20k-$40k per episode. (Based on the figures reported in regards to the On My Block cast.) [@maliqjohnson via Instagram]
