Wil Johnson
Actor
Known for
Careers this long are unusual: Wil Johnson is a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'In a Better World' remains the reference point. Viewers may also know him from 'Adulthood'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. The filmography runs to some 29 credits between film and television.
Wil Johnson
Actor
Careers this long are unusual: Wil Johnson is a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'In a Better World' remains the reference point. Viewers may also know him from 'Adulthood'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. The filmography runs to some 29 credits between film and television.
Movies (15 titles)
Plays Byron
Pimp
2010
Plays Big Man
Adulthood
2008
Plays Mike
Anuvahood
2011
Plays Claudius
National Theatre Live: Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead
2017
Plays Captain
Macbeth
2018
Plays Luke
Buried Treasure
2001
Plays Freddy
South West 9
2001
Plays Carl Foster
Dead End
2012
Plays Nate
The Track
2021
TV Shows (14 titles)
Plays DS Spencer Jordan
Waking the Dead
2001
Plays Steve Robinson
Clocking Off
2000
Plays Marcus Kirby
Waterloo Road
2006
Plays Stevie Johnson
Anna Lee
1994
Plays Old Reg
The Larkins
2021
Plays Skelton
Cracker
1993
Plays Joe Abernathy
Outlander
2014
Plays Ser Vaemond Velaryon
House of the Dragon
2022
Plays Gary Whenchurch
Vera
2011
Plays Pete Jackson
Moving On
2009
Plays Emmet Peterson
Death in Paradise
2011
Plays Puck Butcher
Carnival Row
2019
Plays Dekko
ScreenPlay
1986
Plays Kevin
Dramarama
1983
Latest Trailers
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Jafaican
Full Filmography 29
Jafaican
Winston
2025
Revelations
Thom
2022
House of the Dragon
Ser Vaemond Velaryon
2022–
The Larkins
Old Reg
2021–
The Track
Nate
2021
Death in Paradise
Emmet Peterson
2021Season 10
Outlander
Joe Abernathy
2020Season 5
Carnival Row
Puck Butcher
2019Season 1
Black Smoke Rising
Simon
2018
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Wil Johnson and where are they from?
Wil Johnson is 61 years old, born on April 18, 1965 in Haringey, London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Wil Johnson?
Wil Johnson is best known for roles in In a Better World, Adulthood, Anuvahood.
How many movies has Wil Johnson been in?
Over a 30-year career (since 1996), Wil Johnson has appeared in 15 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Wil Johnson's first movie?
The career of Wil Johnson began with Go West Young Man (1996).
What is Wil Johnson's most recent movie or series?
Wil Johnson's most recent release is Jafaican, which premiered on May 9, 2025.
What TV shows has Wil Johnson appeared in?
On television, Wil Johnson has appeared in House of the Dragon, Outlander, Carnival Row, Death in Paradise.
Wil Johnson
1965-04-18 · Haringey, London, England, UK
Careers this long are unusual: Wil Johnson is a British actor whose work covers more eras of the industry than most. 'In a Better World' remains the reference point. Viewers may also know him from 'Adulthood'. The career opened quietly, the way most long ones do. The filmography runs to some 29 credits between film and television.