Background
Johnson, LaMont was born on October 1, 1941 in New York City. Son of James Arthur and Katie Mae (Mathis) Johnson.
Johnson, LaMont was born on October 1, 1941 in New York City. Son of James Arthur and Katie Mae (Mathis) Johnson.
Student, Manhattan College. Student, Syracuse University.
Pianist, various, since 1963; producer motion pictures, various, since 1965; composer, motion picture scores, various, 1968-1982; composer classical works, various, 1967-1976. Board directors Artisan Filmworks. Consultant Anheuser-Busch.
With United States Air Force, 1959-1962. Member American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (recipient standard award, since 1977), Academy Performing Arts and Sciences, Writers Guild of America, Jazz Heritage Society.
Married France Ellis, may 25, 1978 (divorced 1985). Children: Astrid-Brett, Neil Collin-Keith, Rand.