Barton Robert Johnson was born on December 15, 1970, Hollywood, California, USA. He is an American actor.

He spent much of his early childhood on television sets with his mother, who was a hairstylist for shows including Mork and Mindy and The Brady Bunch. He moved with his family from Los Angeles, California to Midway, Utah, when he was twelve years old.

He knew he wanted to be an actor after performing in his high school production of "West Side Story."

He studied pre-med at the University of Utah graduating with a bachelors of science degree. He also attended Yale University's prestigious School of Drama. At Yale he performed in stage productions of "Hedda Gabler" and "Cherry Orchard."

He enjoys flying airplanes, surfing, mountain biking, football, soccer, basketball and kickboxing. He studies with world champion kickboxer Billy Blanks. He also excels at freestyle snow skiing. He had the opportunity to compete against the U.S. Olympic team while living in Utah.

Filmography

• High School Musical 3 (2008)
• Animals (2008)
• Evil Angel (2007)
• Happy Valley (2007)
• "Las Vegas" (1 episode, 2007)
• High School Musical 2 (2007)
• Daddy Day Camp (2007)
• The Run (2007)
• Taking 5 (2007)
• Simon Says (2006)
• "Eve" (1 episode, 2006)
• High School Musical (2006)
• "Strong Medicine" (1 episode, 2004)
• "JAG" (2 episodes, 1997-2004)
• "CSI: Miami" (1 episode, 2004)
• "Tremors" (1 episode, 2003)
• "Hyperion Bay" (17 episodes, 1998-1999)
• "Babylon 5" (1 episode, 1998)
• "Walker, Texas Ranger" (1 episode, 1997)
• "Clueless" (1 episode, 1997)
• "Sunset Beach" (1997)
• The Date (1997)
• "Thunder Alley" (1 episode, 1995)
• My Family (1995)
• "Diagnosis Murder" (1 episode, 1995)
• "Saved by the Bell: The New Class" (1 episode, 1994)
• "Crossroads" (1 episode, 1993)