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Clark Johnson

Born September 10, 1954
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Occupation Actor and director
Years active 1983-present

Clark Johnson (born September 10, 1954),[1] sometimes credited as "Clark 'Slappy' Jackson", "Clarque Johnson", and "J. Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Events 506 - The Bishops of Visigothic Gaul meet in the Council of Agde. Year 1954 ( MCMLIV) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1954 Gregorian calendar) Clark Johnson", is an American actor and director who has worked in both television and film. The United States of America —commonly referred to as the

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Biography

Early years

Johnson was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and spent much of his life in Canada, including studying at Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec. Philadelphia (ˌfɪləˈdɛlfiə The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania ( often colloquially referred to as PA (its abbreviation by natives and Northeasterners is a state located in the Northeastern Country to "Dominion of Canada" or "Canadian Federation" or anything else please read the Talk Page Concordia University is a comprehensive Public university located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Montreal, or Montréal in French ( pronounced in French, in English) is the largest city in the Canadian province of Quebec Quebec (kwɨˈbɛk

Johnson's football prowess took him to Eastern Michigan University on a partial scholarship, but he was kicked out after he was caught stealing turkey dogs from the school cafeteria. Eastern Michigan University is a comprehensive co-educational Public university located in Ypsilanti Michigan.

He attended several other schools including Loyola and the University of Ottawa before ending up at the Ontario College of Art as a film major. For the university in Ottawa Kansas see Ottawa University. The University of Ottawa or Université d'Ottawa in French The Ontario College of Art & Design (commonly referred to by its acronym OCAD) is Canada's largest and oldest University for art and design He went on to be drafted by the Canadian Football League, and even played short stints with the Buffalo Bills and the Pittsburgh Steelers before he decided he'd "better try and get some sort of job. The Canadian Football League (CFL ( Ligue canadienne de football (LCF in The Buffalo Bills are a professional American football team based in the Buffalo New York Metropolitan area, playing seven of their home games in the suburb "

He began doing feature film work in 1981, landing roles in the movies Killing 'em Softly, Colors, Wild Thing, Adventures in Babysitting, and Nowhere to Hide. Year 1981 ( MCMLXXXI) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link displays the 1981 Wild Thing is a 1987 film directed by Max Reid, screenplay by John Sayles, and story by Larry Stamper. Adventures in Babysitting is a 1987 Comedy film written by David Simkins directed by Chris Columbus, and starring Elisabeth Shue Nowhere to Hide, (Korean title Injeong sajeong bol geot eobtda) is a 1999 South Korean film directed by Lee Myung-se. He also acted in a number of television shows early in his career, including Night Heat and Hot Shots. Night Heat is a Canadian police drama series which aired on CTV from 1985 to 1991 Hot Shots was a shortlived Canadian television drama series which aired on CBS in the United States in 1986 and CTV in Canada in

Homicide: Life on the Street

In 1993, Johnson became part of the original cast of the television series Homicide: Life on the Street playing Detective Meldrick Lewis for all seven seasons and the reunion movie, as well as directing several episodes. Year 1993 ( MCMXCIII) was a Common year starting on Friday (link will display full 1993 Gregorian calendar) Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore Meldrick Lewis is a fictional character on the television series Homicide Life on the Street played by Clark Johnson. Though the ensemble nature of the show meant that Johnson always filled an important role in the series, he became an even larger presence after his character was paired with a new partner, Mike Kellerman (played by Reed Diamond). Reed Edward Diamond (born July 20, 1967) is an American Actor. The two detectives became the central figures in a plot line surrounding a Baltimore drug lord whose financial resources and front as a devoted community servant made it nearly impossible for the police department to bring him up on charges. Johnson made the transition to director with the season four episode "Map of the Heart". [2][3] He also directed "Betrayal",[4] "Valentine's Day",[5] "Full Court Press"[6] and "The Twenty Percent Solution". [7] Author of the novel Homicide was based upon, teleplay writer and producer David Simon commented that the transition from actor to director was made easy by Johnson's familiarity with the show and that he was one of the better directors in terms of keeping the tone of the show consistent. [3]

The Wire

Johnson also worked on The Wire, reuniting him with Simon. Johnson directed the pilot,[8][9] second episode,[10][11] and |finale. " The Target " is the first episode of the first season of the HBO original series The Wire, the Pilot episode of the series " The Detail " is the second episode of the first season of the HBO original series The Wire. " &ndash30&ndash " is the tenth and final episode of the fifth season of the HBO original series The Wire, concluding the season and the He appeared as Gus Haynes, the fictional, principled city desk editor of the Baltimore Sun in the fifth and final season. Augustus "Gus" Haynes is a Fictional character on the HBO drama The Wire, played by actor Clark Johnson, who is also a director The Baltimore Sun (officially just The Sun) is Maryland ’s largest general circulation daily newspaper and provides comprehensive coverage [12]

Directing

Johnson's other directing credits include the big-screen releases The Sentinel (2006) and S.W.A.T. (2003), and episodes of Third Watch and The Shield as well as the HBO original production Boycott (2001), a project which he helmed and in which he also acted. Year 2003 ( MMIII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. This article is about the television show For information about naval watches see Watch system. The Shield is an American Police - Drama Television series shown on FX Networks in the U Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. He also directed the first episodes of Seasons 1 and 2 of the 2005 mini-series Sleeper Cell. Year 2005 ( MMV) was a Common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar of the Gregorian calendar. Sleeper Cell is a one-hour drama on the Showtime network that began airing on December 4 2005

Johnson is the brother of jazz singer Molly Johnson and actress and singer Taborah Johnson. Jazz is an American Musical art form which originated in the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States Molly Johnson is a Canadian Singer-songwriter of pop and Jazz. Taborah Johnson, also known as Tabby Johnson, is a Canadian singer and actor

Filmography

Actor

Director

References

  1. ^ Clark Johnson Biography (1954-)
  2. ^ "Map of the Heart". The Shield is an American Police - Drama Television series shown on FX Networks in the U NYPD Blue is an American television police drama set in New York City, exploring the internal and external struggles of the fictional 15th precinct This article is about the television show For information about naval watches see Watch system. Law & Order Special Victims Unit (also known as Law & Order SVU or simply SVU) is an American Drama Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore La Femme Nikita ( Nikita in Canada is a Canadian television Spy drama based upon the original French film directed by Luc Clark Johnson, Writ. James Yoshimura, Michael Whaley. Homicide: Life on the Street. Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore NBC. 1996-04-26. Year 1996 ( MCMXCVI) was a Leap year starting on Monday (link will display full 1996 Gregorian calendar) Events 1467 - The miraculous image in Our Lady of Good Counsel appear in Genazzano, Italy. No. 19, season 4.
  3. ^ a b David Simon. (1998). 'Homicide: Life on the Street season 4 interviews [DVD]. NBC.
  4. ^ "Betrayal". Clark Johnson, Writ. Tom Fontana, Julie Martin, Gay Walch. Homicide: Life on the Street. Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore NBC. 1997-01-10. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 49 BC - Julius Caesar crosses the Rubicon, signaling the start of civil war. No. 12, season 5.
  5. ^ "Valentine's Day". Clark Johnson, Writ. Tom Fontana. Homicide: Life on the Street. Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore NBC. 1997-02-14. Year 1997 ( MCMXCVII) was a Common year starting on Wednesday (link will display full 1997 Gregorian calendar Events 842 - Charles the Bald and Louis the German swear the Oaths of Strasbourg in the French and German No. 16, season 5.
  6. ^ "Full Court Press". Clark Johnson, Writ. David Simon, Philip B. Epstein. Homicide: Life on the Street. Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore NBC. 1998-04-03. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 1043 - Edward the Confessor is crowned King of England. No. 18, season 6.
  7. ^ "The Twenty Percent Solution". Clark Johnson, Writ. David Simon. Homicide: Life on the Street. Homicide Life on the Street is an American Television Police procedural series chronicling the work of a fictional Baltimore NBC. 1998-10-30. Year 1998 ( MCMXCVIII) was a Common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar) Events 637 - Antioch surrenders to the Muslim forces under Rashidun Caliphate after the Battle of Iron bridge. No. 04, season 7.
  8. ^ Episode guide - episode 01 The Target. HBO (2004). Retrieved on 2006-07-24. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 1132 - Battle of Nocera between Ranulf II of Alife and Roger II of Sicily.
  9. ^ "The Target". " The Target " is the first episode of the first season of the HBO original series The Wire, the Pilot episode of the series David Simon, Ed Burns. The Wire. HBO. 2002-06-02. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 455 - The Vandals enter Rome, and plunder the city for two weeks No. 1, season 1.
  10. ^ Episode guide - episode 02 The Detail. HBO (2004). Retrieved on 2006-07-26. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 657 - Battle of Siffin. 811 - Battle of Pliska; Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus
  11. ^ "The Detail". " The Detail " is the second episode of the first season of the HBO original series The Wire. David Simon, Ed Burns. The Wire. HBO. 2002-06-09. See also 2002 (disambiguation Year 2002 ( MMII) was a Common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 53 - Roman Emperor Nero marries Claudia Octavia 62 - Claudia Octavia commits No. 2, season 1.
  12. ^ Wiltz, Teresa (September 3, 2001). Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. Down to "The Wire": It's a Wrap for Gritty TV Series. Washington Post. The Washington Post is the largest and most circulated Newspaper in Washington D Retrieved on 2007-09-03. Year 2007 ( MMVII) was a Common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar in the 21st century. Events 36 BC - In the Battle of Naulochus, Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, Admiral of Octavian, defeats Sextus Pompeius

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