Ryan Thomas Johnson embarked on a multifaceted entertainment journey, initially as a teenage actor, landing roles in network sitcoms, commercials, and films, including the 1990s cult classic Carnosaur 2. As he transitioned into adulthood, his creative endeavors shifted towards music. In the late 1990s, he joined Los Angeles rock favorites Calico as their keyboardist.
In the early 2000s, Johnson formed the prog-punk outfit Überband, assuming the roles of lead singer, keyboardist, and primary songwriter. Throughout the ensuing years, he honed his skills as a rock keyboardist, touring and recording with notable bands such as Renfield, Batlord, the Fuxedos, and Earth Moon Earth.
In recent years, Johnson has focused his energies on composition and live event music direction. He has composed original music for a variety of mediums, including short films, television, and stage productions. As a music director and sideman, Johnson has collaborated with a diverse array of artists, including Sia Furler, Kid Koala, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and Alfred Molina.
In 2019, Johnson premiered Deadly, a stage musical about the crimes of H.H. Holmes, in collaboration with playwright Vanessa Claire Stewart at Sacred Fools Theater in Hollywood. His chamber music has been performed by the Orpheus Choir of Munich and the Voices of Change Ensemble in the US.
