William Stanford Davis
Acting
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Acting Credits
Biography
William Stanford Davis (born August 7, 1951) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as school custodian Mr. Johnson on the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary (2021–present).
Known For
Filmography
Undercard
2026
as Baba T
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
2025
as Troopmaster Barrett (voice)
Side Quest
2025
as Earl
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
The Sherri Shepherd Show
2022
as Self - Guest
A Holiday Chance
2021
as Bernie
Abbott Elementary
2021
as Mr. Johnson
Swagger
2021
as Coach Max
Snowpiercer
2020
as Mr. Riggs
Perry Mason
2020
as Daniel Madison
Adopt a Highway
2019
as Hatty
Truth Be Told
2019
as Agathia
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Holly Day
2018
as Thaddeus
Please Stand By
2018
as Creed (uncredited)
Dead Women Walking
2018
as Warden
Light as a Feather
2018
as Old Man
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
2017
as Lester
You Can Never Really Know Someone
2016
as Man 2 (Bible Study Member)
A Winter Rose
2016
as Stage Manager
Cardboard Boxer
2016
as Jazzy
So B. It
2016
as Man at Cab Co.
When Duty Calls
2015
as Clyde Pierce
Guns for Hire
2015
as Liquor Store Clerk
Chicago Med
2015
as Ed Brennan
L.A. Superheroes
2013
as Hal
Ray Donovan
2013
as Potato Pie
Love, Gloria
2012
as Kenny
The Finder
2012
as Earl
Shameless
2011
as Conrad
Harry's Law
2011
as Kareem Anderson
Barry Munday
2010
as Greens Keeper
Across the Hall
2009
as Custodian
Accused at 17
2009
as Detective Gilson
The Middle
2009
as Projectionist
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
as Pastor Jonas
Hallowed Ground
2007
as Truck Driver
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Dry Cleaner
Saving Grace
2007
as Group member at party
Sons & Daughters
2006
as Cook
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
as Floor Manager
Shark
2006
as Sonny Gore
Self Medicated
2005
as Gabe
Urban Evil: Trilogy of Fear
2005
A Lot Like Love
2005
as Priest
My Name Is Earl
2005
as Neighbor
Bones
2005
as Floyd Barber
The Closer
2005
as Homeless Man
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
as Mr. Johnson
Clean
2004
as Foster
The Spirit Hunter
2004
as Gabe
Subway Cafe
2004
as Jerome Mayfield
Desperate Housewives
2004
as William
LAX
2004
as Engineer Dietrich
Cold Case
2003
as Deante
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
Bulldog
2002
as Leon
The Shield
2002
as Deon
American Dreams
2002
as Joe
The Red Boot Diaries
2001
as Leon
James Dean
2001
as Train Conductor
The Guardian
2001
as Brian
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent
2000
as Portly Coroner
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Mechanic
The District
2000
as Mr. Gillis
Strong Medicine
2000
as Doug - Aneesha's Boss
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Chulu Porter
Ragdoll
1999
as Big Pere
Angel
1999
as Security Guard
Primary Colors
1998
as Jack Mandela Washington
City of Angels
1998
as Construction Foreman
Running Time
1997
as Buzz
Ally McBeal
1997
as Jim
The Practice
1997
as Clarence Barnett
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Doug
Sister, Sister
1994
as Rev. Tatum