William Stanford Davis
Known for Acting · 77 credits
- Born
- 1951-08-07 (age 74)
- Place of birth
- St. Louis, Missouri, USA
- Also known as
- Stan Davis · William Standford Davis
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
TV Shows (42)
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
2000
as Mechanic
Shameless
2011
as Conrad
The Kelly Clarkson Show
2019
as Self
Bones
2005
as Floyd Barber
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
as Self - Guest
The Jennifer Hudson Show
2022
as Self - Guest
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
2005
as Mr. Johnson
Desperate Housewives
2004
as William
The Closer
2005
as Homeless Man
Chicago Med
2015
as Ed Brennan
Sherri
2022
as Self - Guest
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
as Chulu Porter
The Middle
2009
as Projectionist
Cold Case
2003
as Deante
Strong Medicine
2000
as Doug - Aneesha's Boss
The Shield
2002
as Deon
The Practice
1997
as Clarence Barnett
The Big Bang Theory
2007
as Dry Cleaner
My Name Is Earl
2005
as Neighbor
Angel
1999
as Security Guard
Touched by an Angel
1994
as Doug
Ray Donovan
2013
as Potato Pie
Abbott Elementary
2021
as Mr. Johnson
The Guardian
2001
as Brian
The District
2000
as Mr. Gillis
Snowpiercer
2020
as Mr. Riggs
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
2008
as Pastor Jonas
American Dreams
2002
as Joe
Saving Grace
2007
as Group member at party
Shark
2006
as Sonny Gore
Sister, Sister
1994
as Rev. Tatum
Truth Be Told
2019
as Agathia
Ally McBeal
1997
as Jim
Harry's Law
2011
as Kareem Anderson
Perry Mason
2020
as Daniel Madison
The Finder
2012
as Earl
Swagger
2021
as Coach Max
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
as Floor Manager
LAX
2004
as Engineer Dietrich
Side Quest
2025
as Earl
Light as a Feather
2018
as Old Man
Sons & Daughters
2006
as Cook
Movies (35)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw
2025
as Troopmaster Barrett (voice)
City of Angels
1998
as Construction Foreman
A Lot Like Love
2005
as Priest
Running Time
1997
as Buzz
Undercard
2026
as Baba T
Adopt a Highway
2019
as Hatty
Primary Colors
1998
as Jack Mandela Washington
Cardboard Boxer
2016
as Jazzy
Please Stand By
2018
as Creed (uncredited)
The Prophecy 3: The Ascent
2000
as Portly Coroner
James Dean
2001
as Train Conductor
Across the Hall
2009
as Custodian
Barry Munday
2010
as Greens Keeper
Guns for Hire
2015
as Liquor Store Clerk
Damn Whitey
as George
Handsome: A Netflix Mystery Movie
2017
as Lester
When Duty Calls
2015
as Clyde Pierce
Accused at 17
2009
as Detective Gilson
A Winter Rose
2016
as Stage Manager
Urban Evil: Trilogy of Fear
2005
So B. It
2016
as Man at Cab Co.
Holly Day
2018
as Thaddeus
You Can Never Really Know Someone
2016
as Man 2 (Bible Study Member)
Ragdoll
1999
as Big Pere
Dead Women Walking
2018
as Warden
The Spirit Hunter
2004
as Gabe
Hallowed Ground
2007
as Truck Driver
Self Medicated
2005
as Gabe
Love, Gloria
2012
as Kenny
A Holiday Chance
2021
as Bernie
Clean
2004
as Foster
The Red Boot Diaries
2001
as Leon
L.A. Superheroes
2013
as Hal
Bulldog
2002
as Leon
Subway Cafe
2004
as Jerome Mayfield
About William Stanford Davis
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). With 77 credits spanning from 1994 to 2026, William Stanford Davis has appeared in 35 films and 42 TV shows.
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Most Popular William Stanford Davis Movies
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw (2025) — as Troopmaster Barrett (voice)
- City of Angels (1998) — as Construction Foreman
- A Lot Like Love (2005) — as Priest
- Running Time (1997) — as Buzz
- Undercard (2026) — as Baba T
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