Clark Johnson
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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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clark Johnson, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Clark Johnson Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Clark Johnson reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Clark Johnson's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Clark Johnson's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Lulu, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Clark Johnson Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Clark Johnson's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Clark Johnson has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Tammy's Always Dying | Doug Hughes | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Magnum Opus | Robert Cochran | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Brawl in Cell Block 99 | Detective Watkins | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | God Bless You, Mr Rosewater | Senator Lister Rosewater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hyena Road | General Rilmen | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Bird People | McCullan | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Defendor | Roger Fairbanks | Average | Similar → |
| 2009 | Nurse.Fighter.Boy | Silence | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | You Might As Well Live | George | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Wire Odyssey | Self | Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | The Sentinel | Charlie Merriweather | Average | Similar → |
| 2005 | Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | The Limb Salesman | Abe Fielder | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | S.W.A.T. | Deke's Handsome Partner | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | On Their Knees | Uncle John Walker | Flop | Similar → |
| 2001 | Boycott | Emory Jackson | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Disappearing Acts | Jimmy | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Task Force: Caviar | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Deliberate Intent | James Perry | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | Love Come Down | Dean | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | Fear of Fiction | Gary | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Homicide: The Movie | Meldrick Lewis | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Virtual Mom | Mr. Hubbard | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | ABCD | Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | The Planet of Junior Brown | Mr. Pool | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | The Prosecutors | Michael Hall | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Lulu | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Nick of Time | Hackney Transportist | Average | Similar → |
| 1995 | Soul Survivor | Busha | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Rude | Reece | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | Drop Zone | Bob Covington | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Model by Day | Master Chang | Flop | Similar → |
| 1992 | Coopersmith: Sweet Scent of Murder | Sgt. Mike Delaney | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Psychic | Spencer | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Personals | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | Renegades | JJ | Flop | Similar → |
| 1989 | The Women of Brewster Place | Butch Fuller | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Iron Eagle II | Graves | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Colors | Lee | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Hostage | Detective Morton | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Blindside | Moriarty | Flop | Similar → |
| 1987 | Nowhere to Hide | Mark Halstead | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Adventures in Babysitting | Black Gang Leader | Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Wild Thing | Winston | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Perry Mason Returns | Reporter (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murder: By Reason of Insanity | Technician (uncredited) | Average | Similar → |
| 1985 | Murder in Space | Technician | Flop | Similar → |
| 1985 | Starcrossed | Ralph | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Mazes and Monsters | Perry | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Killing 'em Softly | Michael | Super Hit | Similar → |
Clark Johnson - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Clark Johnson?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Clark Johnson is "Lulu" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has Clark Johnson acted in?
Clark Johnson has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Clark Johnson?
Other notable films include "Killing 'em Softly", "Tripping the Wire: A Stephen Tree Mystery", and "God Bless You, Mr Rosewater".