Arthur V. Johnson 1876 – 1916

Biography

Arthur V. Johnson was born on February 2, 1876, in Davenport, beginning a life that would take him into the world of entertainment and performance. Over the course of his career, he worked as an actor, bringing characters to life on stage and screen during a formative period of American theater and early cinema. His professional dedication reflected the passion many performers of his era held for their craft, contributing to the cultural landscape of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.

Johnson’s life was cut short when he passed away on January 17, 1916, in Philadelphia at the age of thirty-nine. He died from tuberculosis, a disease that claimed many lives during that era despite growing medical knowledge. Though his time was limited, his work as an entertainer left an impression on those who knew him and witnessed his performances during his years in the profession.