Stewart Johnson
Biography
Stewart Johnson (born December 4, 1975) is a stage comedian journalist and screenwriter from the USA living in Estonia. He studied in America as a diplomat, but in 1997 he ended up in Estonia and stayed. He is the founder and active member of Comedy Estonia from 2010 to 2016. He was the first in Estonia to take the stage with a stand-up. In 2019, with the support of the co-financing platform Hooandja, he completed the feature film “The Chuck Band Show” inspired by his life, in which he also plays the main character, loser radio DJ Chuck Berger.
Known For & Full Filmography3 Titles
Movie - 2026, 2h 15m • as Canadian Referee
The inspiring journey of Estonian track bicycle racer Erika Salumäe, as she navigates the pressures of fame, personal sacrifice, and national pride, redefining resilience in the pursuit of her Olympic dreams.
Movie - 2019, 2h 15m • as Chuck Berger
This time, cancer picked the wrong man. Radio DJ Chuck Berger's wife wants to leave him, his boss wants to fire him, and if this wasn't enough – his testicle wants to kill him. After getting diagnosed with testicular cancer, Chuck's afraid he'll be a man without any balls whatsoever. As he bares his soul and makes people laugh on air, his radio show becomes extremely popular.
Movie - 2011, 2h 15m • as Companion of the Spiritual Guide
Keiser, the lead singer of a former rock group won't put up with approaching old age and decides to call his old band members together. Keiser's ambition is to return to the big stage with his buddies. Despite the initial resistance of other fellows, Keiser will be successful, at least partly so. It is a fast-paced comedy full of humor and consolation, telling the story about people who despite all obstacles strive for their goal.