Clark Johnson
September 10, 1954 (70 years old) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Clark Johnson (born September 10, 1954), sometimes credited as Clark 'Slappy' Jackson, Clarque Johnson, and J. Clark Johnson, is an American actor and director who has worked in both television and film as an actor, director, and producer. He gained prominence for his acting roles in popular series such as Homicide: Life on the Street and The Wire. Johnson's versatility extended to directing, where he made a mark directing episodes for acclaimed TV shows like The Shield, The West Wing, Homeland and Bosch. His multifaceted career has solidified his reputation as a skilled performer, director, and creative force within the entertainment sphere.
Known For
Credits
- 2019 · Evil as Father Amara
- 2017 · Brawl in Cell Block 99 as Detective Watkins
- 2015 · Hyena Road as General Rilmen
- 2015 · Bosch as Howard Elias
- 2014 · Bird People as McCullan
- 2013 · Alpha House as Senator Robert Bettencourt
- 2011 · Unforgettable as Clay Jacobs
- 2009 · Cra$h & Burn as Walker Hearn
- 2009 · Defendor as Roger Fairbanks
- 2008 · The Trojan Horse as John Neelon
- 2006 · The Sentinel as Charlie Merriweather
- 2003 · S.W.A.T. as Deke's Handsome Partner
- 2002 · The Wire as Augustus Haynes
- 2002 · The Shield as Handsome Marshall
- 2000 · Disappearing Acts as Jimmy
- 2000 · Soul Food as Terrell
- 1999 · Law & Order: Special Victims Unit as Meldrick Lewis
- 1996 · The Prosecutors as Michael Hall
- 1995 · Nick of Time as Hackney Transportist
- 1994 · Drop Zone as Bob Covington
- 1993 · Model by Day as Master Chang
- 1993 · Homicide: Life on the Street as Meldrick Lewis
- 1992 · African Skies as
- 1992 · Forever Knight as
- 1991 · Hammerman as Hammerman/Stanley Burrell (voice)
- 1989 · Renegades as JJ
- 1988 · Iron Eagle II as Graves
- 1988 · My Secret Identity as
- 1988 · War of the Worlds as Young
- 1988 · Colors as Lee
- 1987 · Adventures in Babysitting as Black Gang Leader
- 1986 · L.A. Law as Cole's Atty. McNeil
- 1985 · Murder: By Reason of Insanity as Technician (uncredited)
- 1985 · The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents as Officer Stoker
- 1985 · Night Heat as
- 1982 · Mazes and Monsters as Perry
- Future · Mayday as
- 2022 · Underground Railroad: The Secret History as Narrator (voice)
- 2019 · Tammy's Always Dying as Doug
- 2017 · Magnum Opus as Robert Cochran
- 2016 · God Bless You, Mr Rosewater as Senator Lister Rosewater
- 2013 · Santorini Blue as Nick
- 2009 · Nurse.Fighter.Boy as Silence
- 2007 · The Wire: The Last Word as
- 2007 · The Wire Odyssey as Self
- 2005 · Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery as
- 2004 · The Limb Salesman as Abe Fielder
- 2001 · On Their Knees as Uncle John Walker
- 2000 · Task Force: Caviar as
- 2000 · Deliberate Intent as James Perry
- 2000 · Love Come Down as Dean
- 2000 · Fear of Fiction as Gary
- 2000 · Homicide: The Movie as Meldrick Lewis
- 2000 · Virtual Mom as Mr. Hubbard
- 1997 · The Planet of Junior Brown as Mr. Pool
- 1996 · Lulu as
- 1995 · Soul Survivor as Busha
- 1995 · Rude as Reece
- 1994 · Final Round as Trevon
- 1992 · The Finishing Touch as Detective Gilliam
- 1992 · Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder as Sgt. Mike Delaney
- 1992 · Psychic as Spencer
- 1990 · New Attitude as Randy Sims
- 1990 · Personals as
- 1989 · The Women of Brewster Place as Butch Fuller
- 1988 · Hostage as Detective Morton
- 1987 · Blindside as Moriarty
- 1987 · Nowhere to Hide as Mark Halstead
- 1987 · Wild Thing as Winston
- 1986 · Hot Shots as
- 1985 · Perry Mason Returns as Reporter (uncredited)
- 1985 · Starcrossed as Ralph
- 1983 · Skullduggery as Dave
- 1982 · Killing 'em Softly as Michael