Clark Johnson

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Male

Birthday 1954-09-10 (70 years old)

Place of Birth Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Also Known As Clark 'Slappy Jackson, J. Clark Johnson, Clarque Johnson

Clark Johnson

Biography

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

Actor

2019
Evil

as Father Amara

2017
Magnum Opus

as Robert Cochran

2017
Brawl in Cell Block 99

as Detective Watkins

2016
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater

as Senator Lister Rosewater

2015
Hyena Road

as General Rilmen

2015
Bosch

as Howard Elias

2014
Bird People

as McCullan

2013
2013
Alpha House

as Senator Robert Bettencourt

2011
Unforgettable

as Clay Jacobs

2009
Defendor

as Roger Fairbanks

2009
2009
Cra$h & Burn

as Walker Hearn

2008
The Trojan Horse

as John Neelon

2007
2006
The Sentinel

as Charlie Merriweather

2004
The Limb Salesman

as Abe Fielder

2003
S.W.A.T.

as Deke's Handsome Partner

2002
The Wire

as Augustus Haynes

2002
The Shield

as Handsome Marshall

2001
On Their Knees

as Uncle John Walker

2000
2000
Deliberate Intent

as James Perry

2000
2000
2000
Homicide: The Movie

as Meldrick Lewis

2000
Virtual Mom

as Mr. Hubbard

2000
Soul Food

as Terrell

1999
1996
The Prosecutors

as Michael Hall

1996
1995
Nick of Time

as Hackney Transportist

1995
Soul Survivor

as Busha

1995
Rude

as Reece

1994
Drop Zone

as Bob Covington

1994
Final Round

as Trevon

1993
Model by Day

as Master Chang

1993
1992
The Finishing Touch

as Detective Gilliam

1992
1992
Psychic

as Spencer

1991
Hammerman

as Hammerman/Stanley Burrell (voice)

1990
New Attitude

as Randy Sims

1989
Renegades

as JJ

1989
1988
Iron Eagle II

as Graves

1988
Colors

as Lee

1988
Hostage

as Detective Morton

1988
1987
Blindside

as Moriarty

1987
Nowhere to Hide

as Mark Halstead

1987
Adventures in Babysitting

as Black Gang Leader

1987
Wild Thing

as Winston

1986
L.A. Law

as Cole's Atty. McNeil

1985
Perry Mason Returns

as Reporter (uncredited)

1985
Murder: By Reason of Insanity

as Technician (uncredited)

1985
Starcrossed

as Ralph

1985
1983
Skullduggery

as Dave

1982
1982

Director

2023
Love & Death

as Director

2021
Mayor of Kingstown

as Director

2020
Percy

as Director

2020
Your Honor

as Director

2019
Juanita

as Director

2019
City on a Hill

as Director

2019
Evil

as Director

2018
The Purge

as Director

2017
Taken

as Director

2017
Still Star-Crossed

as Director

2017
The Good Fight

as Director

2017
Snowfall

as Director

2016
Marvel's Luke Cage

as Director

2016
The Get Down

as Director

2015
American Odyssey

as Director

2014
Black Sails

as Director

2013
Alpha House

as Director

2013
Zero Hour

as Director

2013
2011
Homeland

as Director

2011
Lights Out

as Director

2011
King

as Director

2011
Hell on Wheels

as Director

2011
The Chicago Code

as Director

2011
Person of Interest

as Director

2010
The Walking Dead

as Director

2010
Memphis Beat

as Director

2010
Terriers

as Director

2010
Lost Girl

as Director

2009
Kings

as Director

2009
Lie to Me

as Director

2008
Flashpoint

as Director

2008
Eleventh Hour

as Director

2006
The Sentinel

as Director

2005
Sleeper Cell

as Director

2004
The Jury

as Director

2003
S.W.A.T.

as Director

2002
The Shield

as Director

2002
The Wire

as Director

2001
Boycott

as Director

2000
City of Angels

as Director

2000
Soul Food

as Director

1999
Third Watch

as Director

1999
The West Wing

as Director

1999
The City

as Director

1998
Welcome to Paradox

as Director

1997
La Femme Nikita

as Director

1992
African Skies

as Director

Crew

1986
The Fly

as Special Effects

1983
The Dead Zone

as Special Effects

Producer

2020
Percy

as Executive Producer