About

Known credits:
67
Birthday:
1954-09-10
Place of birth:
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Website:
N/A

Clark Johnson

Overview

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

Acting
2022 Underground Railroad: The Secret History Actor Narrator (voice) N/A
N/A
2019 Tammy's Always Dying Actor Doug 58
Average
2017 Magnum Opus Actor Robert Cochran 59
Average
2017 Brawl in Cell Block 99 Actor Detective Watkins 67
Fair
2016 God Bless You, Mr Rosewater Actor Senator Lister Rosewater 59
Average
2015 Hyena Road Actor General Rilmen 61
Fair
2014 Bird People Actor McCullan 58
Average
2013 Santorini Blue Actor Nick 59
Average
2013 Alpha House Actor Senator Robert Bettencourt 69
Fair
2009 Defendor Actor Roger Fairbanks 61
Fair
2009 Nurse.Fighter.Boy Actor Silence 58
Average
2008 The Trojan Horse Actor John Neelon 68
Fair
2007 The Wire: The Last Word Actor 59
Average
2007 The Wire Odyssey Actor Self 59
Average
2006 The Sentinel Actor Charlie Merriweather 59
Average
2005 Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery Actor N/A
N/A
2004 The Limb Salesman Actor Abe Fielder 58
Average
2003 S.W.A.T. Actor Deke's Handsome Partner 61
Fair
2002 The Wire Actor Augustus Haynes 85
Very good
2001 On Their Knees Actor Uncle John Walker 58
Average
2000 Disappearing Acts Actor Jimmy 59
Average
2000 Task Force: Caviar Actor N/A
N/A
2000 Deliberate Intent Actor James Perry 59
Average
2000 Love Come Down Actor Dean 59
Average
2000 Fear of Fiction Actor Gary N/A
N/A
2000 Homicide: The Movie Actor Meldrick Lewis 59
Average
2000 Virtual Mom Actor Mr. Hubbard 59
Average
1997 The Planet of Junior Brown Actor Mr. Pool 58
Average
1996 The Prosecutors Actor Michael Hall N/A
N/A
1996 Lulu Actor N/A
N/A
1995 Nick of Time Actor Hackney Transportist 60
Fair
1995 Soul Survivor Actor Busha N/A
N/A
1995 Rude Actor Reece 58
Average
1994 Drop Zone Actor Bob Covington 58
Average
1994 Final Round Actor Trevon 58
Average
1993 Model by Day Actor Master Chang 58
Average
1993 Homicide: Life on the Street Actor Meldrick Lewis 76
Good
1992 The Finishing Touch Actor Detective Gilliam 58
Average
1992 Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder Actor Sgt. Mike Delaney N/A
N/A
1992 Psychic Actor Spencer 58
Average
1991 Hammerman Actor Hammerman/Stanley Burrell (voice) 68
Fair
1990 Personals Actor 58
Average
1989 Renegades Actor JJ 57
Average
1989 The Women of Brewster Place Actor Butch Fuller 59
Average
1988 Iron Eagle II Actor Graves 56
Average
1988 Colors Actor Lee 61
Fair
1988 Hostage Actor Detective Morton N/A
N/A
1987 Blindside Actor Moriarty 58
Average
1987 Nowhere to Hide Actor Mark Halstead 59
Average
1987 Adventures in Babysitting Actor Black Gang Leader 64
Fair
1987 Wild Thing Actor Winston 58
Average
1986 Hot Shots Actor 69
Fair
1985 Perry Mason Returns Actor Reporter (uncredited) 59
Average
1985 Murder: By Reason of Insanity Actor Technician (uncredited) 58
Average
1985 Starcrossed Actor Ralph 58
Average
1983 Skullduggery Actor Dave 58
Average
1982 Mazes and Monsters Actor Perry 56
Average
1982 Killing 'em Softly Actor Michael N/A
N/A
Mayday Actor N/A
N/A

Directing
2020 Percy Directing Director 60
Fair
2019 Juanita Directing Director 58
Average
2006 The Sentinel Directing Director 59
Average
2003 S.W.A.T. Directing Director 61
Fair
2001 Boycott Directing Director 59
Average

Production
2020 Percy Production Executive Producer 60
Fair

Crew
1986 The Fly Crew Special Effects 72
Good
1983 The Dead Zone Crew Special Effects 67
Fair