Clark Johnson
Known for
If the face looks familiar, it belongs to Clark Johnson, an American actor, a regular presence in series casting. Most of his on-screen time belongs to 'The Wire' and to Augustus Haynes. He turns up in 'S.W.A.T.' as well. Work on screen dates back to 1982. Casting has leaned toward crime. The career runs to 44 years so far. He earned a the Emmy nomination for 'The Shield'.
Clark Johnson
34 Movies · 20 Series
If the face looks familiar, it belongs to Clark Johnson, an American actor, a regular presence in series casting. Most of his on-screen time belongs to 'The Wire' and to Augustus Haynes. He turns up in 'S.W.A.T.' as well. Work on screen dates back to 1982. Casting has leaned toward crime. The career runs to 44 years so far. He earned a the Emmy nomination for 'The Shield'.
Movies
Director
Plays Deke's Handsome Partner
S.W.A.T.
2003
Plays CDR Keith Hardwick
Mayday
2026
Plays Arnold
Late Fame
2026
Director
Plays Charlie Merriweather
The Sentinel
2006
Director
Percy
2020
Plays Black Gang Leader
Adventures in Babysitting
1987
Plays Roger Fairbanks
Defendor
2009
Plays Hackney Transportist
Nick of Time
1995
Plays Nick
Santorini Blue
2013
Plays Bob Covington
Drop Zone
1994
Plays Lee
Colors
1988
Plays General Rilmen
Hyena Road
2015
Plays McCullan
Bird People
2014
Plays Dave
Skullduggery
1983
Plays Doug Hughes
Tammy's Always Dying
2019
Plays JJ
Renegades
1989
Plays Graves
Iron Eagle II
1988
Plays Butch Fuller
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Plays Mark Halstead
Nowhere to Hide
1987
Plays Dean
Love Come Down
2000
Plays Winston
Wild Thing
1987
Plays Mr. Pool
The Planet of Junior Brown
1997
Director
Juanita
2019
Plays George
You Might As Well Live
2009
Plays Trevon
Final Round
1994
Plays Reece
Rude
1995
Plays Moriarty
Blindside
1987
Plays Minister
ABCD
1999
Plays James Perry
Deliberate Intent
2000
Plays Detective Gilliam
The Finishing Touch
1992
Plays Abe Fielder
The Limb Salesman
2004
Plays Robert Cochran
Magnum Opus
2017
Plays Mr. Hubbard
Virtual Mom
2000
Plays Silence
Nurse.Fighter.Boy
2009
TV Shows
Director
Plays Meldrick Lewis
Homicide: Life on the Street
1993
Director
Plays Senator Robert Bettencourt
Alpha House
2013
Plays Hammerman/Stanley Burrell (voice)
Hammerman
1991
Plays Al Pendleton
Hot Shots
1986
Plays Cherry
Daredevil: Born Again
2025
Director
Plays Augustus Haynes
The Wire
2002
Plays Walker Hearn
Cra$h & Burn
2009
Director
Plays Father Amara
Evil
2019
Director
City on a Hill
2019
Plays John Neelon
The Trojan Horse
2008
Plays Butch Fuller
The Women of Brewster Place
1989
Director
The Chicago Code
2011
Director
King
2011
Director
Kings
2009
Director
Accused
2023
Director
Sleeper Cell
2005
Director
Marvel's Luke Cage
2016
Director
Flashpoint
2008
Director
American Odyssey
2015
Director
Your Honor
2020
Director
Love & Death
2023
Director
Hell on Wheels
2011
Director
Black Sails
2014
Director
Mayor of Kingstown
2021
Plays Randy Sims
New Attitude
1990
Plays Bill Edwards
666 Park Avenue
2012
Plays Cole's Atty. McNeil
L.A. Law
1986
Director
Plays Handsome Marshall
The Shield
2002
Plays Young
War of the Worlds
1988
Director
Plays Terrell
Soul Food
2000
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Clark Johnson and where are they from?
Clark Johnson is 72 years old, born on September 10, 1954 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Clark Johnson?
Clark Johnson is best known for roles in S.W.A.T., Brawl in Cell Block 99, Mayday.
How many movies has Clark Johnson been in?
Over a 44-year career (since 1982), Clark Johnson has appeared in 34 movies and 20 TV shows.
What was Clark Johnson's first movie?
The career of Clark Johnson began with Killing 'em Softly (1982).
What is Clark Johnson's most recent movie or series?
Clark Johnson's most recent release is Mayday, which premiered on September 3, 2026.
What TV shows has Clark Johnson appeared in?
On television, Clark Johnson has appeared in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Wire, Homeland, Daredevil: Born Again.
Clark Johnson
1954-09-10 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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). He is an Emmy Award and two-time Genie Award nominee.Clark Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.