How old is Carl Johnson?

Carl “CJ” Johnson, the main protagonist of Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, is 24 years old during the events of the game, while his brother Sweet is 27. According to the game’s storyline, Carl “CJ” Johnson was born on August 11, 1968, in Los Santos, which makes him a young adult character in the game, with a complex and intriguing personality that drives the plot of GTA San Andreas.

FAQs about Carl Johnson

General Questions

1. What is Carl Johnson’s height?: Carl’s height is very debatable, but it’s believed that he’s 6’1” (185cm), although some estimates suggest he could be anywhere between 5’7” (170cm) to 6’1” due to variations in his appearance in cutscenes and gameplay.
2. Is Carl Johnson related to Franklin?: No, Franklin is not the son of CJ, as each game is set in alternate timelines according to Rockstar Games, although the voice actor for Franklin, Shawn Fonteno, is the cousin of rapper Young Maylay who voiced CJ.
3. Who killed CJ’s mom?: CJ easily puts 2 & 2 together and concludes that the Ballas were the ones that did the deed and that Smoke and Tenpenny were also involved.

Character Background

4. What is Carl Johnson’s birthdate?: Carl “CJ” Johnson was born on August 11, 1968, to a mother named Beverly Johnson.
5. Who is Carl Johnson’s little brother?: Brian Johnson is the youngest known son of Beverly Johnson and the younger brother of Carl, Sean, and Kendl Johnson.
6. What is Carl Johnson’s role in GTA San Andreas?: San Andreas focuses on Carl “CJ” Johnson, who returns to Liberty City following his mother’s death after leaving the gang life behind years prior.

Relationships and Appearances

7. How many girlfriends does CJ have?: In Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, there are six possible girlfriends for CJ to date, with two of them becoming girlfriends through the storyline.
8. Who is Franklin’s ex-girlfriend?: Judging by the dialogue between Franklin and Tanisha, the two used to date each other, but due to Franklin’s lifestyle, Tanisha broke up with Franklin.
9. Did Franklin marry Tanisha in GTA V?: Tanisha Clinton (née Jackson) is a character in the Grand Theft Auto series, appearing as a minor character in Grand Theft Auto V, and in Grand Theft Auto Online, she eventually becomes Franklin Clinton’s wife.

Game Connections

10. Was CJ in GTA 3?: CJ unknowingly meets the protagonist of GTA III, Claude, when they race each other, in which CJ is able to pick up the win.
11. Is CJ Black in GTA?: In GTA San Andreas, the main protagonist is CJ, who is African American, and the main antagonist is Tenpenny, who is also African American but with a completely different role.
12. What is Franklin’s dog’s name in GTA?: Chop is Lamar’s and later Franklin’s pet dog, one of the tritagonists in Grand Theft Auto V and a minor character in Grand Theft Auto Online.

Game Universe and Storyline

13. Why is CJ not in GTA 5?: CJ’s adventures were in the 3D universe; GTA V was set in the HD universe, with some similarities but distinct storylines and character developments.
14. Who can Franklin hang out with in GTA 5?: Franklin can hang out with Michael, Trevor, Lamar, and Jimmy, while Michael can hang out with Franklin, Trevor, Amanda, and Jimmy.
15. Why did Ryder betray CJ?: Ryder was involved in the murder of CJ’s mom and wanted to leave the high life, similar to Big Smoke, who became a drug dealing kingpin, and Ryder also wanted a piece of the good life, even if it meant betraying their homies.