Anthony "AJ" Johnson, an actor and comedian best known for his performance as Ezal in "Friday," has died, his representative LyNea Bell told CNN Monday. He was 55.

Anthony "AJ" Johnson, an actor and comedian best known for his performance as Ezal in "Friday," has died, his representative LyNea Bell told CNN Monday. He was 55.

Anthony "AJ" Johnson from "Friday" and "House Party" has died at age 55. Anthony Johnson, the actor and comedian best known for his roles in "Friday" and "House Party," has died. He was 55.