Clark Johnson is an American-Canadian actor and director who has worked in television and film. He is known for acting 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). Also, Johnson directed episodes of The Wire (2008) and the films S.W.A.T. (2003) and The Sentinel (2006). He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Known For
Credits
Cast Credits
Underground Railroad: The Secret History (2022)
Starring as Narrator
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x04: Setting Sail for Freedom (Feb 27, 2022)
- Episode 1x03: Contradictions Along the Atlantic (Feb 20, 2022)
- Episode 1x02: Midwest Refuge (Feb 6, 2022)
- Episode 1x01: Seeking Southern Sanctuary (Jan 30, 2022)
Evil (2019)
Guest starring as Father Amara
(4 episodes)
- Episode 1x07: Vatican III (Nov 14, 2019)
- Episode 1x05: October 31 (Oct 24, 2019)
- Episode 1x04: Rose 390 (Oct 17, 2019)
- Episode 1x03: 3 Stars (Oct 10, 2019)
Alpha House (2013)
Starring as Robert Bettencourt
(11 episodes)
- Episode 1x11: In the Saddle (Jan 10, 2014)
- Episode 1x10: Showgirls (Jan 3, 2014)
- Episode 1x09: The Rebuttal (Dec 27, 2013)
- Episode 1x08: Ruby Shoals (Dec 20, 2013)
- Episode 1x07: Prayer Brunch (Dec 13, 2013)
- Episode 1x06: Zingers (Dec 6, 2013)
- Episode 1x05: Hippo Issues (Nov 29, 2013)
- Episode 1x04: Triggers (Nov 22, 2013)
- Episode 1x03: All Weapons Red (Nov 15, 2013)
- Episode 1x02: No Shame (Nov 15, 2013)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Apr 19, 2013)
666 Park Avenue (2012)
Guest starring as Councilman Bill Edwards
- Episode 1x03: The Dead Don't Stay Dead (Oct 14, 2012)
The Wire (2002)
Starring as City Editor Augustus "Gus" Haynes
(10 episodes)
- Episode 5x10: -30- (Mar 9, 2008)
- Episode 5x09: Late Editions (Mar 2, 2008)
- Episode 5x08: Clarifications (Feb 24, 2008)
- Episode 5x07: Took (Feb 17, 2008)
- Episode 5x06: The Dickensian Aspect (Feb 10, 2008)
- Episode 5x05: React Quotes (Feb 3, 2008)
- Episode 5x04: Transitions (Jan 27, 2008)
- Episode 5x03: Not for Attribution (Jan 20, 2008)
- Episode 5x02: Unconfirmed Reports (Jan 13, 2008)
- Episode 5x01: More with Less (Jan 6, 2008)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Guest starring as Detective Meldrick Lewis
- Episode 15x05: Wonderland Story (Oct 16, 2013) [Co-Star]
Cold Squad (1998)
Guest starring as Det. Derrick Clark
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x02: Jane Doe (2) (Oct 2, 1998)
- Episode 2x01: Jane Doe (1) (Sep 25, 1998)
Homicide: Life on the Street (1993)
Starring as Detective Meldrick Lewis
(29 episodes)
- Episode 7x22: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (May 21, 1999)
- Episode 7x21: The Why Chromosome (May 14, 1999)
- Episode 7x20: Lines of Fire (May 7, 1999)
- Episode 7x19: Identity Crisis (Apr 30, 1999)
- Episode 7x18: Self Defense (Apr 9, 1999)
- Episode 7x02: Brotherly Love (Oct 16, 1998)
- Episode 6x08: All is Bright (Dec 12, 1997)
- Episode 6x07: Subway (Dec 5, 1997)
- Episode 3x20: The Gas Man (May 5, 1995)
- Episode 3x19: Colors (Apr 28, 1995)
- Episode 3x18: Nothing Personal (Apr 21, 1995)
- Episode 3x17: In Search of Crimes Past (Apr 14, 1995)
- Episode 3x16: The Old and the Dead (Mar 3, 1995)
- Episode 3x15: Law & Disorder (Feb 24, 1995)
- Episode 3x14: End Game (Feb 10, 1995)
- Episode 3x13: Dead End (Feb 3, 1995)
- Episode 3x12: The City That Bleeds (Jan 27, 1995)
- Episode 3x11: Partners (Jan 20, 1995)
- Episode 3x10: Cradle to Grave (Jan 13, 1995)
- Episode 3x09: Every Mother's Son (Jan 6, 1995)
- Episode 3x08: All Through the House (Dec 16, 1994)
- Episode 3x07: The Last of the Watermen (Dec 9, 1994)
- Episode 3x06: Crosetti (Dec 2, 1994)
- Episode 3x05: Happy to Be Here (Nov 18, 1994)
- Episode 3x04: A Model Citizen (Nov 11, 1994)
- Episode 3x03: Extreme Unction (Oct 28, 1994)
- Episode 3x02: Fits Like a Glove (Oct 21, 1994)
- Episode 3x01: Nearer My God to Thee (Oct 14, 1994)
- Episode 2x02: See No Evil (Jan 13, 1994)
Crew Credits
Love & Death (2023)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x06: The Big Top (May 18, 2023)
- Episode 1x05: The Arrest (May 11, 2023)
Mayor of Kingstown (2021)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x08: The Devil is Us (Dec 26, 2021)
- Episode 1x07: Along Came a Spider (Dec 19, 2021)
City on a Hill (2019)
Episode crew as Director
(3 episodes)
- Episode 2x08: Pax Bostonia (May 16, 2021)
- Episode 2x07: Apophasis (May 9, 2021)
- Episode 1x08: High on the Looming Gallows Tree (Aug 4, 2019)
Still Star-Crossed (2017)
Episode crew as Director
- Episode 1x07: Something Wicked This Way Comes (Jul 29, 2017)
Marvel's Luke Cage (2016)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x09: For Pete's Sake (Jun 22, 2018)
- Episode 1x13: You Know My Steez (Sep 30, 2016)
Copper (2012)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x04: The Empty Locket (Sep 9, 2012)
- Episode 1x03: In the Hands of an Angry God (Sep 2, 2012)
Homeland (2011)
Episode crew as Director
(4 episodes)
- Episode 3x05: The Yoga Play (Oct 27, 2013)
- Episode 3x03: Tower of David (Oct 13, 2013)
- Episode 1x11: The Vest (Dec 11, 2011)
- Episode 1x05: Blind Spot (Oct 30, 2011)
King (2011)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x02: T-Bone (Apr 24, 2011)
- Episode 1x01: Lori Gilbert (Apr 17, 2011)
Breakout Kings (2011)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 2x06: I Smell Emmy (Apr 8, 2012)
- Episode 2x03: Double Down (Mar 18, 2012)
Kings (2009)
Episode crew as Director
(2 episodes)
- Episode 1x11: Javelin (Jul 11, 2009)
- Episode 1x06: Judgment Day (Apr 18, 2009)
The Wire (2002)
Episode crew as Director
(3 episodes)
- Episode 5x10: -30- (Mar 9, 2008)
- Episode 1x02: The Detail (Jun 9, 2002)
- Episode 1x01: The Target (Jun 2, 2002)
The Shield (2002)
Episode crew as Director
(3 episodes)
- Episode 1x05: Blowback (Apr 9, 2002)
- Episode 1x03: The Spread (Mar 26, 2002)
- Episode 1x01: Pilot (Mar 12, 2002)
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
Episode crew as Director
- Episode 1x06: Sophomore Jinx (Oct 25, 1999)