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
Hyena Road
(2015)
General Rilmen
Adventures in Babysitting
(1987)
Black Gang Leader
Brawl in Cell Block 99
(2017)
Detective Watkins
Colors
(1988)
Lee
The Sentinel
(2006)
Charlie Merriweather
Defendor
(2009)
Roger Fairbanks
Drop Zone
(1994)
Bob Covington
Nick of Time
(1995)
Hackney Transportist
Renegades
(1989)
JJ
Iron Eagle II
(1988)
Graves
Blindside
(1987)
Moriarty
Disappearing Acts
(2000)
Jimmy
Full Filmography
Acting
Mazes and Monsters
(1982)
Perry
Killing 'em Softly
(1982)
Michael
Skullduggery
(1983)
Dave
Perry Mason Returns
(1985)
Reporter (uncredited)
Starcrossed
(1985)
Ralph
Murder: By Reason of Insanity
(1985)
Technician (uncredited)
Nowhere to Hide
(1987)
Mark Halstead
Wild Thing
(1987)
Winston
Adventures in Babysitting
(1987)
Black Gang Leader
Blindside
(1987)
Moriarty
Hostage
(1988)
Detective Morton
Colors
(1988)
Lee
Iron Eagle II
(1988)
Graves
The Women of Brewster Place
(1989)
Butch Fuller
Renegades
(1989)
JJ
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
Drop Zone
(1994)
Bob Covington
Final Round
(1994)
Trevon
Nick of Time
(1995)
Hackney Transportist
Soul Survivor
(1995)
Busha
Rude
(1995)
Reece
The Prosecutors
(1996)
Michael Hall
Lulu
(1996)
The Planet of Junior Brown
(1997)
Mr. Pool
Disappearing Acts
(2000)
Jimmy
Deliberate Intent
(2000)
James Perry
Virtual Mom
(2000)
Mr. Hubbard
Fear of Fiction
(2000)
Gary
Homicide: The Movie
(2000)
Meldrick Lewis
Love Come Down
(2000)
Dean
Task Force: Caviar
(2000)
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 Odyssey
(2007)
Self
The Wire: The Last Word
(2007)
Nurse.Fighter.Boy
(2009)
Silence
Defendor
(2009)
Roger Fairbanks
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