Steven "Flash" Gordon used to be just an average, all-American guy. That is, until he fell through an interdimensional rift in space and found himself on the planet Mongo. Suddenly plunged into life-and-death interplanetary adventures, Flash is shocked to discover that his father, who mysteriously disappeared years earlier, may still be alive and in the hands of Ming, the evil ruler of Mongo. From local track star to defender of the universe, Flash finds himself running his most important race yet … a race against time to save his father and Earth from Ming's diabolical agenda.


Eric Johnson stars in the title role of SCI FI's newest original action-adventure series, Flash Gordon — a modern-day retelling of the classic comic strip franchise.

Johnson is most recognized for his role as Whitney Fordman on Smallville, a character he portrayed for three years (2001–2004). His career began more than a decade ago, when he landed the role of teen Tristan, the younger counterpart to Brad Pitt in the film Legends of the Fall.

Prior to and following Smallville, Johnson has enjoyed a successful career, in both the United States and his native Canada, working on a number of films and television shows, including Texas Rangers, Question of Privilege, Stealing Sinatra and Bang Bang You're Dead. Most recently, Johnson made guest appearances on several television series, including Criminal Minds, The Dead Zone, Ghost Whisperer and The Unit.

At the age of 9, to further his desire to be the center of attention, Johnson enrolled in theater school, a far more appropriate venue for his little performances than the hockey arena or dinner table. His passion for an audience was undeniable, and he soon began performing in professional theater as well as landing film and television roles. It was after appearing in the epic Western drama Legends of the Fall that he realized film and television was the best way to act out his imagination without people looking at him funny.

Born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Johnson and his wife, Adria Budd Johnson, are involved in the social- and ecological-change organization The Hollywood Hill.