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Clark Johnson

Film Director / Actor / Film Producer | * 09/10/1954 (69) | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA))
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Clark Johnson (born September 10, 1954) is an American-Canadian actor and director who has worked in both television and film. He is best known for his roles as David Jefferson in Night Heat (1985–1988), Clark Roberts in E.N.G. (1989–1994), Meldrick Lewis in Homicide: Life on the Street (1993–1999) and Augustus Haynes in The Wire (2008). ()

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.

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Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Crime | Action

Known for these Movies & Shows

A secret service agent is framed as the mole in an assassination attempt on the president. He must clear his name and foil another assassination attempt while on the run from a relentless FBI agent. ...

The Sentinel

PG-13

2006 | 3.0/5 | 1h 48min
Action, Thriller, Crime
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After working as a drug courier and getting into a brutal shootout with police, a former boxer finds himself at the mercy of his enemies as they force him to instigate violent acts that turn the priso ...

Brawl in Cell Block 99

NR

2017 | 3.5/5 | 2h 12min
Action, Crime, Thriller
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Hondo Harrelson recruits Jim Street to join an elite unit of the Los Angeles Police Department. Together they seek out more members, including tough Deke Kay and single mom Chris Sanchez. The team's f ...

S.W.A.T.

PG-13

2003 | 3.1/5 | 1h 57min
Action, Thriller, Crime
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An American police procedural chronicling the work of a fictional version of the Baltimore Police Department's Homicide Unit. ...

Homicide: Life on the Street

Certification unknown

1993 | 4.0/5 | 45min per episode
Mystery, Drama, Crime
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Awards & Nominations for Clark Johnson

Earle Grey Award 2x Black Reel Award for Best Director Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Drama Series NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series Genie Award for Best Supporting Actor Genie Award for Outstanding Performance by An Actor
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Movies with Clark Johnson as Actor(45)

as Doug2019 Tammy's Always Dying
as Robert Cochran2017 Magnum Opus
as Detective Watkins2017 Brawl in Cell Block 99
as General Rilmen2015 Hyena Road
as McCullan2014 Bird People
as Nick2013 Santorini Blue
as Roger Fairbanks2009 Defendor
as Silence2009 Nurse.Fighter.Boy
2007 The Wire: The Last Word
as himself2007 The Wire Odyssey
as Charlie Merriweather2006 The Sentinel
2005 Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery
as Abe Fielder2004 The Limb Salesman
as Deke's Handsome Partner2003 S.W.A.T.
as Uncle John Walker2001 On Their Knees
as Jimmy2000 Disappearing Acts
2000 Task Force: Caviar
as James Perry2000 Deliberate Intent
as Meldrick Lewis2000 Homicide: The Movie
as Mr. Hubbard2000 Virtual Mom
as Dean2000 Love Come Down
as Mr. Pool1997 The Planet of Junior Brown
as Michael Hall1996 The Prosecutors
1996 Lulu
as Reece1995 Rude
as Hackney Transportist1995 Nick of Time
as Trevon1994 Final Round
as Bob Covington1994 Drop Zone
as Master Chang1993 Model by Day
as Sgt. Mike Delaney1992 Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder
as Spencer1992 Psychic
as Detective Gilliam1992 The Finishing Touch
1990 Personals
as Butch Fuller1989 The Women of Brewster Place
as JJ1989 Renegades
as Lee1988 Colors
as Graves1988 Iron Eagle II
as Detective Morton1988 Hostage
as Mark Halstead1987 Nowhere to Hide
as Moriarty1987 Blindside
as Black Gang Leader1987 Adventures in Babysitting
as Ralph1985 Starcrossed
as Technician (uncredited)1985 Murder: By Reason of Insanity
as Dave1983 Skullduggery
as Perry1982 Mazes and Monsters

TV Shows/Series with Clark Johnson as Actor(19)

as Narrator (voice)2022 Underground Railroad: The Secret History
as Father Amara2019 Evil
as Senator Robert Bettencourt2013 Alpha House
as Clay Jacobs2011 Unforgettable
as Walker Hearn2009 Cra$h & Burn
as John Neelon2008 The Trojan Horse
as Augustus Haynes2002 The Wire
as Handsome Marshall2002 The Shield
as Terrell2000 Soul Food
as Meldrick Lewis1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
as Meldrick Lewis1993 Homicide: Life on the Street
1992 Forever Knight
1992 African Skies
as Hammerman/Stanley Burrell (voice)1991 Hammerman
1988 My Secret Identity
as Young1988 War of the Worlds
as Cole's Atty. McNeil1986 L.A. Law
1986 Hot Shots
as Officer Stoker1985 The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents

Movies with Clark Johnson as Crew(6)

Directing/Director2020 Percy
Production/Executive Producer2020 Percy
Directing/Director2019 Juanita
Directing/Director2006 The Sentinel
Directing/Director2003 S.W.A.T.
Directing/Director2001 Boycott

TV Shows/Series with Clark Johnson as Crew(44)

Directing/Director2021 Mayor of Kingstown
Directing/Director2020 Your Honor
Directing/Director2019 City on a Hill
Directing/Director2019 Evil
Directing/Director2018 The Purge
Directing/Director2017 Snowfall
Directing/Director2017 Still Star-Crossed
Directing/Director2017 Taken
Directing/Director2017 The Good Fight
Directing/Director2016 The Get Down
Directing/Director2016 Marvel's Luke Cage
Directing/Director2015 American Odyssey
Directing/Director2014 Black Sails
Directing/Director2013 Orange Is the New Black
Directing/Director2013 Zero Hour
Directing/Director2013 Alpha House
Directing/Director2011 Hell on Wheels
Directing/Director2011 Homeland
Directing/Director2011 Lights Out
Directing/Director2011 Person of Interest
Directing/Director2011 King
Directing/Director2011 The Chicago Code
Directing/Director2010 Memphis Beat
Directing/Director2010 The Walking Dead
Directing/Director2010 Terriers
Directing/Director2010 Lost Girl
Directing/Director2009 Lie to Me
Directing/Director2009 Kings
Directing/Director2008 Eleventh Hour
Directing/Director2008 Flashpoint
Directing/Director2005 Sleeper Cell
Directing/Director2004 The Jury
Directing/Director2002 The Wire
Directing/Director2002 The Shield
Directing/Director2000 Soul Food
Directing/Director2000 City of Angels
Directing/Director1999 The West Wing
Directing/Director1999 Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Directing/Director1999 Third Watch
Directing/Director1999 The City
Directing/Director1998 Welcome to Paradox
Directing/Director1997 La Femme Nikita
Directing/Director1993 Homicide: Life on the Street
Directing/Director1992 African Skies

Full Name: Clark Johnson
Born: Friday, 09/10 1954 (September) in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 69 years + 226 days)
Zodiac sign: Virgo (Chinese zodiac sign: Horse)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: University of Ottawa, Concordia University, OCAD University, Glebe Collegiate Institute
Other names for Clark Johnson (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"Clark 'Slappy Jackson"
"J. Clark Johnson" (Pseudonym)
"Clarque Johnson" (Pseudonym)
"Clark "Slappy" Jackson" (Pseudonym)
Clark Johnson frequently works together with these people:
Reg E. Cathey (14x, Actor)
Lynn Marocola (13x, Actress)
Michael Gaston (10x, Actor)
Isiah Whitlock Jr. (10x, Actor)
Tim Matheson (9x, Actor)
Barry Levinson (9x, Crew)
Terry Serpico (9x, Actor)
William M. Finkelstein (9x, Crew)
Julie Martin (9x, Crew)
Robert King (9x, Crew)
Lou Martini Jr. (9x, Actor)
Peter Stebbings (6x, Actor)
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WatchPlayStream ID: PEOPLE:4481, Added: 03/23/2018, Last updated: 04/12/2024