William Stanford Davis
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- August 7, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Active Years
- 1994–2026 (33 Years)
- Total Credits
- 77 credits in database
Biography
Subject: William Stanford Davis (Acting).
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[1] TMDB Bio: Born August 7, 1951. American actor. Known for role as Mr. Johnson (school custodian) on ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary (2021–present).
[1] TMDB Details: Known credits: 77. Gender: Male. Birthday: August 7, 1951. Place of Birth: St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Also known as: Stan Davis, William Standford Davis.
[2] Variety/NAACP: Mention of William Stanford Davis being named outstanding supporting actor in a comedy (context: NAACP Image Awards 2024).
Name: William Stanford Davis.
Also known as: Stan Davis, William Standford Davis.
Birthdate: August 7, 1951.
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
Profession: American actor.
Known for: Mr. Johnson (school custodian) on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary (2021–present).
Credits: 77 known credits.
Award: Named outstanding supporting actor in a comedy at the NAACP Image Awards 2024.
William Stanford Davis is an American actor born on August 7, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is also known as Stan Davis and William Standford Davis. Davis has 77 known acting credits. He is best known for his role as the school custodian Mr. Johnson on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary, which began in 2021. At the 2024 NAACP Image Awards, Davis was named outstanding supporting actor in a comedy.
"William Stanford Davis is an American actor born on August 7, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. He is also known as Stan Davis and William Standford Davis. Davis has
Career overview
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Name: William Stanford Davis.
Aliases: Stan Davis, William Standford Davis.
Birth: August 7, 1951, St. Louis, Missouri.
Credits: 77.
Role: Mr. Johnson (school custodian) in Abbott Elementary (2021-present).
Award: NAACP Image Awards 2024, outstanding supporting actor in a comedy.
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William Stanford Davis is an American actor born on August 7, 1951, in St. Louis, Missouri. He is also recognized by the names Stan Davis and William Standford Davis. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 77 known acting credits.
Davis is most recognized for his performance as Mr. Johnson, the school custodian, on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary. This series has been on the air from 2021 to the present. His work on the program has earned him critical recognition, including being named the outstanding supporting actor in a comedy at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
77 titles- Undercard (2026) as Baba T
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025) as Troopmaster Barrett (voice)
- Side Quest (2025) as Earl
- The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022) as Self - Guest
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- Abbott Elementary (2021) as Mr. Johnson
- Swagger (2021) as Coach Max
- A Holiday Chance (2021) as Bernie
- Snowpiercer (2020) as Mr. Riggs
- Perry Mason (2020) as Daniel Madison
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- Truth Be Told (2019) as Agathia
- Adopt a Highway (2019) as Hatty
- Light as a Feather (2018) as Old Man
- Please Stand By (2018) as Creed (uncredited)
- Dead Women Walking (2018) as Warden
- Holly Day (2018) as Thaddeus
- Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie (2017) as Lester
- Cardboard Boxer (2016) as Jazzy
- So B. It (2016) as Man at Cab Co.
- You Can Never Really Know Someone (2016) as Man 2 (Bible Study Member)
- A Winter Rose (2016) as Stage Manager
- Chicago Med (2015) as Ed Brennan
- Guns for Hire (2015) as Liquor Store Clerk
- When Duty Calls (2015) as Clyde Pierce
- Ray Donovan (2013) as Potato Pie
- L.A. Superheroes (2013) as Hal
- The Finder (2012) as Earl
- Love, Gloria (2012) as Kenny
- Shameless (2011) as Conrad
- Harry's Law (2011) as Kareem Anderson
- Barry Munday (2010) as Greens Keeper
- The Middle (2009) as Projectionist
- Across the Hall (2009) as Custodian
- Accused at 17 (2009) as Detective Gilson
- Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles (2008) as Pastor Jonas
- The Big Bang Theory (2007) as Dry Cleaner
- Saving Grace (2007) as Group member at party
- Hallowed Ground (2007) as Truck Driver
- Shark (2006) as Sonny Gore
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Floor Manager
- Sons & Daughters (2006) as Cook
- Bones (2005) as Floyd Barber
- The Closer (2005) as Homeless Man
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Mr. Johnson
- My Name Is Earl (2005) as Neighbor
- A Lot Like Love (2005) as Priest
- Self Medicated (2005) as Gabe
- Urban Evil: Trilogy of Fear (2005)
- Desperate Housewives (2004) as William
- LAX (2004) as Engineer Dietrich
- Clean (2004) as Foster
- The Spirit Hunter (2004) as Gabe
- Subway Cafe (2004) as Jerome Mayfield
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self - Guest
- Cold Case (2003) as Deante
- The Shield (2002) as Deon
- American Dreams (2002) as Joe
- Bulldog (2002) as Leon
- The Guardian (2001) as Brian
- James Dean (2001) as Train Conductor
- The Red Boot Diaries (2001) as Leon
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Mechanic
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Chulu Porter
- Strong Medicine (2000) as Doug - Aneesha's Boss
- The District (2000) as Mr. Gillis
- The Prophecy 3: The Ascent (2000) as Portly Coroner
- Angel (1999) as Security Guard
- Ragdoll (1999) as Big Pere
- City of Angels (1998) as Construction Foreman
- Primary Colors (1998) as Jack Mandela Washington
- The Practice (1997) as Clarence Barnett
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Jim
- Running Time (1997) as Buzz
- Touched by an Angel (1994) as Doug
- Sister, Sister (1994) as Rev. Tatum
- Damn Whitey as George
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What movies or TV shows is William Stanford Davis best known for?
William Stanford Davis is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025), The Jennifer Hudson Show (2022), Sherri (2022), Abbott Elementary (2021).
When and where was William Stanford Davis born?
William Stanford Davis was born on August 7, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri, USA.
How many credits does William Stanford Davis have?
William Stanford Davis has accumulated over 77 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1994 to 2026.
What is William Stanford Davis's background in cinema and television?
Subject: William Stanford Davis (Acting). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No invention. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Sources: [1] TMDB Bio: Born August 7, 1951. American actor. Known for role as Mr. Johnso...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Chicago Med (2015) as Ed Brennan — aged about 63
- It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005) as Mr. Johnson — aged about 53
- Shameless (2011) as Conrad — aged about 59
- Bones (2005) as Floyd Barber — aged about 53
- The Shield (2002) as Deon — aged about 50
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Chulu Porter — aged about 48
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