October 6: Amy Jo Johnson - the "Pink Ranger" - is 43-years-old today.

Amy Jo Johnson, who was born in Dennis, Massachusetts, is best known for her roles as Kimberly Ann Hart, the first Pink Ranger of the "Power Rangers franchise" (as in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers,) and as Julie Emrick on The WB's college drama "Felicity."

On "Felicity," Amy played a college freshman who becomes the best friend to the star of The show. Her character was originally cast as a dancer, but Johnson managed to convince the producers to turn the role into that of a singer and guitarist, which eventually led Johnson to being able to play a song of her own composition, titled "Puddle of Grace." The song was added to the show's official soundtrack.

(Follow links below to view more You Tube Videos:)

-- Mighty Morphing Power Rangers The Movie

-- "Puddle of Grace"

-- "Clear Blue Day"

   

Her debut album performed with her band, The Amy Jo Johnson Band was titled "The Trans-American Treatment." Amy dropped the band and limited the instrumental presence in her shows to her acoustic guitar and her voice. She released another album titled "Imperfect" in March 2005.

MP3Downloads from Amazon:

Puddle of Grace

Imperfect

Dancing Inbetween

Amy in Persuit of Happiness

Her musical talent led to her starring in the movie Sweetwater: A True Rock Story, a biography about the life of singer Nancy Nevins and Sweetwater, who were the first band to play at the Woodstock festival.

Recommended (Links to ENTIRE Amazon Website:)

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As for her "Pink Power Ranger role": Amy became interested in gymnastics and after training for years, decided to aim for the Olympic Games. She eventually reached Class One and participated in competitions hosted in the United States and Europe in all four events: uneven bars, vault, beam and floor. She was forced to abandon gymnastics following a severe injury.

Beginning in 2008, Johnson became a cast member of the police drama Flashpoint, in the role of Jules Callahan, a member of the Strategic Response Unit of the Toronto Police service. Including Canadian viewers, it was the most-viewed show in North America. Her song "Dancing In-Between" was featured on Flashpoint, and was released as a single in May 2011.

The show received 19 nominations at the 24th Gemini Awards, including Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Dramatic Role for Johnson.

For more about Amy Jo, visit her Website at-
http://www.amyjojohnson.com


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