Clifton Powell
Actor · Director · Consulting Producer
Born Mar 16, 1956 · Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Active 1984–present
Clifton Powell (born 16 March 1956 in Washington, D.C., USA) – American actor and comedian, who grew up in the Mayfair Mansions housing project in Northeast D.C.
Filmography
Detour 95 - Mr. ErvinDeb is Boss (2026) - JamesReturn of The Mack (2026) - DETECTIVE AVERY CALHOUNTKO (2025) - HankCar Show Kings (2025) - Puncho's Boss/FrankHigh Potential (2024) - Mac EppsBlack Lightning (2018) - Reverend Jeremiah HoltAll Eyez on Me (2017) - FloydHawaii Five-0 (2010) - Percy Grover Jr.The Mentalist (2008) - Correctional Officer EarlStreet Kings (2008) - Sergeant GreenNorbit (2007) - Earl LatimoreThe Boondocks (2005) - 1st Prisoner (voice)Numb3rs (2005) - Max DevaneHouse (2004) - Ken HallRay (2004) - Jeff BrownCold Case (2003) - Tom Bernard (2008)Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001) - Dempsey PowersCSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) - Terrance CrowleyThird Watch (1999) - Joy's FatherRush Hour (1998) - LukeMenace II Society (1993) - ChauncyWalker, Texas Ranger (1993) - James JacksonMurder, She Wrote (1984) - Ralph Danton · Det. Eddie Flowers