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
S.W.A.T.
(2003)
Deke's Handsome Partner
Adventures in Babysitting
(1987)
Black Gang Leader
Brawl in Cell Block 99
(2017)
Detective Watkins
Drop Zone
(1994)
Bob Covington
Colors
(1988)
Lee
The Sentinel
(2006)
Charlie Merriweather
Hyena Road
(2015)
General Rilmen
Nick of Time
(1995)
Hackney Transportist
Renegades
(1989)
JJ
Iron Eagle II
(1988)
Graves
Defendor
(2009)
Roger Fairbanks
Mazes and Monsters
(1982)
Perry
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
(1985)
Technician (uncredited)
Homicide: The Movie
(2000)
Meldrick Lewis
Perry Mason Returns
(1985)
Reporter (uncredited)
Bird People
(2014)
McCullan
Full Filmography
Acting
Mazes and Monsters
(1982)
Perry
Killing 'em Softly
(1982)
Michael
Skullduggery
(1983)
Dave
Starcrossed
(1985)
Ralph
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
(1985)
Technician (uncredited)
Perry Mason Returns
(1985)
Reporter (uncredited)
Blindside
(1987)
Moriarty
Nowhere to Hide
(1987)
Mark Halstead
Adventures in Babysitting
(1987)
Black Gang Leader
Wild Thing
(1987)
Winston
Hostage
(1988)
Detective Morton
Iron Eagle II
(1988)
Graves
Colors
(1988)
Lee
Renegades
(1989)
JJ
The Women of Brewster Place
(1989)
Butch Fuller
Personals
(1990)
Psychic
(1992)
Spencer
The Finishing Touch
(1992)
Detective Gilliam
Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder
(1992)
Sgt. Mike Delaney
Model by Day
(1993)
Master Chang
Final Round
(1994)
Trevon
Drop Zone
(1994)
Bob Covington
Nick of Time
(1995)
Hackney Transportist
Rude
(1995)
Reece
Soul Survivor
(1995)
Busha
Lulu
(1996)
The Prosecutors
(1996)
Michael Hall
The Planet of Junior Brown
(1997)
Mr. Pool
Homicide: The Movie
(2000)
Meldrick Lewis
Deliberate Intent
(2000)
James Perry
Disappearing Acts
(2000)
Jimmy
Love Come Down
(2000)
Dean
Task Force: Caviar
(2000)
Virtual Mom
(2000)
Mr. Hubbard
Fear of Fiction
(2000)
Gary
On Their Knees
(2001)
Uncle John Walker
S.W.A.T.
(2003)
Deke's Handsome Partner
The Limb Salesman
(2004)
Abe Fielder
Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery
(2005)
The Sentinel
(2006)
Charlie Merriweather
The Wire: The Last Word
(2007)
The Wire Odyssey
(2007)
Himself
Defendor
(2009)
Roger Fairbanks
Nurse.Fighter.Boy
(2009)
Silence
Santorini Blue
(2013)
Nick
Bird People
(2014)
McCullan
Hyena Road
(2015)
General Rilmen
God Bless You, Mr Rosewater
(2016)
Senator Lister Rosewater
Brawl in Cell Block 99
(2017)
Detective Watkins
Magnum Opus
(2017)
Robert Cochran
Tammy's Always Dying
(2019)
Doug
Crew
Directing
Boycott
(2001)
Director
S.W.A.T.
(2003)
Director
The Sentinel
(2006)
Director
Juanita
(2019)
Director
Percy
(2020)
Director
Production