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Johnny Lewis

Johnny Lewis was an American actor known for television roles in *Sons of Anarchy*, *The O.C.*, *Quintuplets*, and *The Sausage Factory*.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Johnny Lewis was an American actor best known for playing Kip "Half-Sack" Epps on *Sons of Anarchy*. He also appeared in television series such as *The O.C.*, *Quintuplets*, and *The Sausage Factory*, and films including *Raise Your Voice*, *Underclassman*, and *The Runaways*. Born Jonathan Kendrick Lewis in Los Angeles, he died in 2012 at age 28.

Early life and career

Born Jonathan Kendrick Lewis in Los Angeles, he began acting in the early 2000s and built his career through television guest and supporting roles.

Breakthrough role

Lewis became widely known for portraying Kip "Half-Sack" Epps on *Sons of Anarchy*, appearing in the series' first two seasons.

Filmography

Lewis's film credits included *Raise Your Voice*, *Underclassman*, *Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem*, *Felon*, and *The Runaways*. He also had television roles in *The Sausage Factory*, *Quintuplets*, and *The O.C.*.

Death

Lewis died in Los Angeles on September 26, 2012, at age 28. Sources differ slightly in how they describe the circumstances of his death, but all agree on the date, place, and age.

Key facts

  • He was best known for playing Kip "Half-Sack" Epps in the first two seasons of *Sons of Anarchy*.
  • He played recurring or regular television roles in *The Sausage Factory*, *Quintuplets*, and *The O.C.*.
  • His film credits included *Underclassman*, *Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem*, *Felon*, and *The Runaways*.
  • He was born in Los Angeles on October 29, 1983.
  • He died in Los Angeles on September 26, 2012, at age 28.
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Canadian context

Lewis had a Canadian connection through *The Sausage Factory*, described by Apple TV as a Canadian-American sitcom.[5]

Frequently asked questions

Who was Johnny Lewis?
Johnny Lewis was an American actor known for television roles, especially as Kip "Half-Sack" Epps on *Sons of Anarchy*.
What was Johnny Lewis's birth name?
His birth name was Jonathan Kendrick Lewis.
What was Johnny Lewis best known for?
He was best known for playing Kip "Half-Sack" Epps in the first two seasons of *Sons of Anarchy*.
What other shows did he appear in?
He appeared in *The Sausage Factory*, *Quintuplets*, *The O.C.*, and several other television series.
What films did Johnny Lewis appear in?
His film credits included *Raise Your Voice*, *Underclassman*, *Aliens vs. Predator: Requiem*, *Felon*, and *The Runaways*.
When did Johnny Lewis die?
He died on September 26, 2012, in Los Angeles at age 28.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Lewis
    Supports: Birth name, birth/death dates and places, acting credits, and main role in *Sons of Anarchy*.
  2. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/person/johnny-lewis/umc.cpc.7dv9zobqb7ilj7y4h8o4mip30
    Supports: Career overview, early roles, and the Canadian-American description of *The Sausage Factory*.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0507381/
    Supports: Birth and death dates, profession, and alternate name.
  4. ABC News — https://abcnews.com/US/sons-anarchy-actor-johnny-lewis-jail-days-death/story?id=17336120
    Supports: Identification, major television roles, and reporting on his death.
  5. Fandango — https://www.fandango.com/people/johnny-lewis-397022/biography
    Supports: Career summary, film and television credits, and death-related context.