Johnny A. Sanchez (born May 14, 1982) is an American

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and actor, best known as a repertory player on ''

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'' from 2007 until 2009.

Career

Johnny A. Sanchez has spent many years as a stand-up comedian and is a veteran of many Los Angeles comedy clubs. He has also done voiceover work, most notably as the voice of Lombardo in ''

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'' and he reprised the role in the 2011

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. He has occasionally been confused with New York City native actor/producer Johnny Sanchez, usually due to the omission of the middle initial which differentiates both artists.

''MADtv''

Sanchez was on ''

'' from 2007 until its conclusion in 2009. He was the show's fifth Latino cast member (after

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, Nelson Ascencio,

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, and Anjelah Johnson) and the first male Latino cast member hired since season six's Nelson Ascencio.

Characters

* Nacho Hernandez, also known as "Li'l Joker", a Latino thug who often appears on the news * Farhid, an Iranian kite salesman

Impressions

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(as his character

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from ''24'') *

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(as Ricky Ricardo from "I Love Lucy") *

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(as Rollo from "Juno")

''Rock Feud''

In 2001, Sanchez hosted (and announced) an unsold spinoff musically-themed pilot of the classic game show ''

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'' called ''Rock Feud''Rock Feud , Rare Pilot
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. The bands

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and Lit were the participants.

Awards and nominations

References

External links

*
Official MADtv site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sanchez, Johnny A. 1982 births Living people American male comedians 21st-century American comedians American impressionists (entertainers) American male television actors American male actors of Mexican descent American sketch comedians Comedians from Los Angeles