Clark Johnson
Biography
Clark Johnson is an American-Canadian actor born on September 10, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He has worked in both television and film. Johnson is known for his roles in Night Heat, E.N.G., Homicide: Life on the Street, and The Wire. He has appeared in numerous other projects, with 124 known credits. Johnson is a director and has worked in various capacities in the entertainment industry. He has studied theater at Concordia University.
Career overview
Clark Johnson is an American-Canadian actor known for his work in television and film. He has appeared in various roles throughout his career, with notable performances in television series such as Night Heat and E.N.G. Johnson's portrayal of Meldrick Lewis in Homicide: Life on the Street is also recognized.
Johnson's work in television has spanned multiple decades, with his role in The Wire being a notable highlight. As Augustus Haynes in this series, he demonstrated his ability to take on complex characters. His extensive experience in television has contributed to his reputation as a skilled actor.
Throughout his career, Johnson has accumulated a significant number of credits, with over 124 acting credits to his name. Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, on September 10, 1954, Johnson's background in theater, which he studied at Concordia University, has likely influenced his approach to acting.
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138 titles- Mayday (2026)
- Late Fame (2026) as Arnold
- Daredevil: Born Again (2025) as Cherry
- Accused (2023) Director
- Love & Death (2023) Director
- Molly Movie (2023) Director
- Underground Railroad: The Secret History (2022) as Narrator (voice)
- Mayor of Kingstown (2021) Director
- Your Honor (2020) Director
- Percy (2020) Executive Producer
- Percy (2020) Director
- Evil (2019) as Father Amara
- Evil (2019) Director
- City on a Hill (2019) Director
- Juanita (2019) Director
- Tammy's Always Dying (2019) as Doug Hughes
- The Purge (2018) Director
- The Good Fight (2017) Director
- Snowfall (2017) Director
- Brawl in Cell Block 99 (2017) as Detective Watkins
- Still Star-Crossed (2017) Director
- Magnum Opus (2017) as Robert Cochran
- Marvel's Luke Cage (2016) Director
- The Get Down (2016) Director
- God Bless You, Mr Rosewater (2016) as Senator Lister Rosewater
- Bosch (2015) as Howard Elias
- American Odyssey (2015) Director
- Hyena Road (2015) as General Rilmen
- Black Sails (2014) Director
- Bird People (2014) as McCullan
- Orange Is the New Black (2013) Director
- Alpha House (2013) as Senator Robert Bettencourt
- Alpha House (2013) Director
- Zero Hour (2013) Director
- Santorini Blue (2013) as Nick
- Homeland (2011) as Detective Calvin Johnson
- Homeland (2011) Director
- Person of Interest (2011) Director
- Unforgettable (2011) as Clay Jacobs
- Hell on Wheels (2011) Director
- King (2011) Director
- The Chicago Code (2011) Director
- Lights Out (2011) Director
- The Walking Dead (2010) Director
- Lost Girl (2010) Director
- Terriers (2010) Director
- Memphis Beat (2010) Director
- Lie to Me (2009) Director
- Kings (2009) Director
- Cra$h & Burn (2009) as Walker Hearn
- Defendor (2009) as Roger Fairbanks
- You Might As Well Live (2009) as George
- Nurse.Fighter.Boy (2009) as Silence
- Flashpoint (2008) Director
- Eleventh Hour (2008) Director
- The Trojan Horse (2008) as John Neelon
- The Wire: The Last Word (2007) as Self
- The Wire Odyssey (2007) as Self
- The Sentinel (2006) as Charlie Merriweather
- The Sentinel (2006) Director
- Sleeper Cell (2005) Director
- Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery (2005)
- The Jury (2004) Director
- The Limb Salesman (2004) as Abe Fielder
- S.W.A.T. (2003) as Deke's Handsome Partner
- S.W.A.T. (2003) Director
- The Wire (2002) as Augustus Haynes
- The Wire (2002) Director
- The Shield (2002) as Handsome Marshall
- The Shield (2002) Director
- On Their Knees (2001) as Uncle John Walker
- Boycott (2001) as Emory Jackson
- Boycott (2001) Director
- Soul Food (2000) as Terrell
- Soul Food (2000) Director
- City of Angels (2000) Director
- Love Come Down (2000) as Dean
- Homicide: The Movie (2000) as Meldrick Lewis
- Disappearing Acts (2000) as Jimmy
- Deliberate Intent (2000) as James Perry
- Task Force: Caviar (2000)
- Fear of Fiction (2000) as Gary
- Virtual Mom (2000) as Mr. Hubbard
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) as Meldrick Lewis
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) Director
- The West Wing (1999) Director
- Third Watch (1999) Director
- The City (1999) Director
- ABCD (1999) as Minister
- Welcome to Paradox (1998) Director
- La Femme Nikita (1997) Director
- The Planet of Junior Brown (1997) as Mr. Pool
- The Prosecutors (1996) as Michael Hall
- Lulu (1996)
- Nick of Time (1995) as Hackney Transportist
- Soul Survivor (1995) as Busha
- Rude (1995) as Reece
- Drop Zone (1994) as Bob Covington
- Model by Day (1994) as Master Chang
- Final Round (1994) as Trevon
- NYPD Blue (1993) Director
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Meldrick Lewis
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) Director
- African Skies (1992)
- African Skies (1992) Director
- Forever Knight (1992)
- Psychic (1992) as Spencer
- Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder (1992) as Sgt. Mike Delaney
- The Finishing Touch (1992) as Detective Gilliam
- Hammerman (1991) as Hammerman/Stanley Burrell (voice)
- New Attitude (1990) as Randy Sims
- Personals (1990)
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Butch Fuller
- Renegades (1989) as JJ
- Renegades (1989) Stunts
- The Women of Brewster Place (1989) as Butch Fuller
- War of the Worlds (1988) as Young
- My Secret Identity (1988)
- Colors (1988) as Lee
- Iron Eagle II (1988) as Graves
- Hostage (1988) as Detective Morton
- Adventures in Babysitting (1987) as Black Gang Leader
- Nowhere to Hide (1987) as Mark Halstead
- Wild Thing (1987) as Winston
- Blindside (1987) as Moriarty
- L.A. Law (1986) as Cole's Atty. McNeil
- The Fly (1986) Special Effects
- Hot Shots (1986)
- The New Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1985) as Officer Stoker
- Night Heat (1985)
- Perry Mason Returns (1985) as Reporter (uncredited)
- Murder: By Reason of Insanity (1985) as Technician (uncredited)
- Murder in Space (1985) as Technician
- Starcrossed (1985) as Ralph
- The Dead Zone (1983) Special Effects
- Skullduggery (1983) as Dave
- Mazes and Monsters (1982) as Perry
- Killing 'em Softly (1982) as Michael
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Clark Johnson best known for?
Clark Johnson is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Mayday (2026), Late Fame (2026), Daredevil: Born Again (2025), Accused (2023).
When and where was Clark Johnson born?
Clark Johnson was born on September 10, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
How many credits does Clark Johnson have?
Clark Johnson has accumulated over 138 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1982 to 2026.
What is Clark Johnson's background in cinema and television?
Clark Johnson is an American-Canadian actor born on September 10, 1954, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He has worked in both television and film. Johnson is known for his roles in Night Heat, E.N.G., Homicide: Life on the Street, and The Wire. He has appeared in numerous other projects, with 124 known credits. Joh...