Erskine Johnson

Erskine Johnson, a renowned Hollywood gossip columnist, spent his illustrious career with the esteemed Hearst newspaper chain, captivating audiences through his captivating columns, "Hollywood" and "Hollywood Notes". For over two decades, from 1937 to 1960, Johnson made his mark in the world of entertainment, appearing in a total of eight films and two television series, often playing himself or taking on the role of a reporter. His most iconic on-screen appearance was in the 1947 comedic mystery, "The Corpse Came C.O.D.", where he made a memorable cameo alongside many of his rival gossip columnists, including his fellow Hearst colleague, the illustrious Louella Parsons.