Joe Clark

Charles Joseph Clark PC CC AOE (born June 5, 1939) is a Canadian statesman, businessman, writer, and politician who served as the 16th prime minister of Canada from June 4, 1979, to March 3, 1980.

Despite his relative inexperience, Clark rose quickly in federal politics, entering the House of Commons in the 1972 election and winning the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party in 1976. He came to power in the 1979 election, defeating the Liberal government of Pierre Trudeau and ending sixteen years of continuous Liberal rule. Taking office the day before his 40th birthday, Clark is the youngest person to become Prime Minister.

Joe Clark is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 3 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Ladies and Gentlemen, Brian Mulroney (2026), History on the Run: The Media and the '79 Election (1979), The Champions, Part 3: The Final Battle (1986). The recorded credits span 1979 to 2026, including 3 movies and 0 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.