Carl Clemons-Hopkins

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Carl Clemons-Hopkins is an American actor, best known for portraying Marcus on the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks (2021–present). They were nominated for the 2021 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for the role.

Early life[]

Clemons-Hopkins was born in Lithonia, Georgia and attended high school in Snellville, Georgia.[1]

Career[]

Clemons-Hopkins has acted in numerous stage plays. In 2014, they were nominated for a Barrymore Award for Excellence in Theater, which honors Philadelphia-area theater productions, in the category of "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical" for their performance in Little Shop of Horrors.[2] Their performances in 2016 included Time Is On Our Side, in which they were hailed as "immensely likable and sympathetic,"[3] and Richard III.[4] In September 2016, they began performing as an original cast member in the new Chicago company of Hamilton.[5]

Clemons-Hopkins began pursuing television and film opportunities after watching the 2016 film Moonlight. After seeing the film, they wrote in their journal, "I know there will never be another Moonlight, but if there’s another opportunity like this, I want to be ready."[6]

In 2021, Clemons-Hopkins began starring on the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks.[7] For the role, they received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.[8] They starred in the slasher film Candyman, which was released on August 27, 2021.[9]

Prior to being cast in Hacks, Clemons-Hopkins had planned to stop acting and was actively preparing to apply for business school.[10]

Personal life[]

Clemons-Hopkins is queer.[11] [12]

Filmography[]

Film[]

Year Title Role Notes
2013 La méduse rouge Window Guard
2015 Christmas Dreams Musician 2
2018 Canal Street Bobby
2019 Range Runners Howard
2021 Candyman Jameson

Television[]

Year Title Role Notes
2018 Chicago P.D. DEA Agent Thomas Episode: "Rabbit Hole"
2018 The Chi Jean 3 episodes
2020 Chicago Med Sean Richter 4 episodes
2020 Next Harrison Cole Episode: "FILE #7"
2021–present Hacks Marcus Main role, 10 episodes

Awards and nominations[]

Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2021 Primetime Emmy Awards Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series Hacks Nominated [13]

References[]

  1. ^ Farmer, Jim (July 21, 2021). "Atlanta Native Carl Clemons-Hopkins Finds Success with "Hacks"". Georgia Voice. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
  2. ^ "They're Back! 2014 Barrymore Awards Nominations Announced for Excellence in Theatre for the Greater Philadelphia Region". DC Metro Theater Arts. August 31, 2014. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  3. ^ "Review: 'Time Is On Our Side' at Simpatico Theatre Project in Philadelphia". DC Metro Theater Arts. June 13, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  4. ^ "Review: 'Richard III' at People's Light and Theatre Company in Malvern, PA". DC Metro Theater Arts. March 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hit Musical Hamilton Begins Tonight in Chicago". Playbill. September 27, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Zemler, Emily (June 9, 2021). "Meet 'Hacks' Breakout Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins". Shondaland. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (February 8, 2021). "Hannah Einbinder & Carl Clemons-Hopkins Join Jean Smart In HBO Max Comedy; Full Cast Set". Deadline. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  8. ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (July 13, 2021). "Carl Clemons-Hopkins Nabs First Emmy Nom For 'Hacks', Teases' Season 2". Deadline Hollywood.
  9. ^ "Chicago actors join cast of Jordan Peele's 'Candyman'". Reel Chicago. August 23, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
  10. ^ "Carl Clemons-Hopkins on his life changing '24-hour turnaround'". The Associated Press. June 10, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
  11. ^ Clemons-Hopkins, Carl; Coates, Tyler (July 23, 2021). "Emmy-Nominated 'Hacks' Star Reflects on How They Came to Identify as Nonbinary (Guest Column)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  12. ^ "carlclemonshopkins". Instagram. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  13. ^ Blistein, Jon (July 13, 2021). "'The Crown,' 'I May Destroy You,' 'Hacks,' 'Mare of Easttown' Score Major 2021 Emmy Nominations". Rolling Stone. Retrieved July 13, 2021.

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