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Beverly Johnson: Biography, Facts and Career

Who is Beverly Johnson? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.

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Beverly Ann Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman. Johnson rose to fame when she became the first Black model to appear on the cover of American Vogue in August 1974, after Donyale Luna was the first Black model to appear on the cover of British Vogue in 1966. In 2012, Johnson was the star of the reality series Beverly's Full House that aired on the Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN). In 2008, The New York Times named Johnson one of the 20th century's most influential people in fashion.

Quick facts about Beverly Johnson

  • Full name: Beverly Johnson
  • Born: 1952-10-13
  • Nationality: United States
  • Known as: Fashion figure
  • Wikidata ID: Q2351930

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Who is Beverly Johnson?

Beverly Ann Johnson (born October 13, 1952) is an American model, actress, singer, and businesswoman.

What nationality is Beverly Johnson?

Beverly Johnson is United States.

When was Beverly Johnson born?

Beverly Johnson was born on 1952-10-13.

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