Carl Clemons-Hopkins is an American actor, best known for portraying Marcus on the 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.
Carl Clemons-Hopkins | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lithonia, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | University of the Arts (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Hacks |
Early life
editClemons-Hopkins was born in Lithonia, Georgia and attended high school in Snellville, Georgia.[1]
Career
editClemons-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] In 2022, they starred as James Baldwin opposite Crystal Dickinson as Nikki Giovanni in Lessons in Survival: 1971 at the Vineyard Theatre. The play follows when Giovanni interviewed Baldwin on the TV show Soul![10]
Prior to being cast in Hacks, Clemons-Hopkins had planned to stop acting and was actively preparing to apply for business school.[11]
Personal life
editClemons-Hopkins is queer and non-binary.[12][13] They use they/them and he/him pronouns.[14][15]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| 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 | |
| 2023 | The Mattachine Family | Ted | |
| The Beanie Bubble | Jeremy |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Chicago P.D. | DEA Agent Thomas | Episode: "Rabbit Hole" |
| The Chi | Jean | 3 episodes | |
| 2020 | Chicago Med | Sean Richter | 4 episodes |
| Next | Harrison Cole | Episode: "FILE #7" | |
| 2021–present | Hacks | Marcus | Main role, 18 episodes |
| 2023 | Star Trek: Lower Decks | Narj (voice) | Episode: "I Have No Bones Yet I Must Flee" |
Theater
edit| Year | Production | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Hamilton | Aaron Burr, George Washington | CIBC Theatre |
| 2022 | Lessons in Survival: 1971 | James Baldwin | Vineyard Theatre |
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Hacks | Nominated | [16] |
| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | [17] |
References
edit- ^ Farmer, Jim (July 21, 2021). "Atlanta Native Carl Clemons-Hopkins Finds Success with "Hacks"". Georgia Voice. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Review: 'Time Is On Our Side' at Simpatico Theatre Project in Philadelphia". DC Metro Theater Arts. June 13, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Review: 'Richard III' at People's Light and Theatre Company in Malvern, PA". DC Metro Theater Arts. March 20, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ "Hit Musical Hamilton Begins Tonight in Chicago". Playbill. September 27, 2016. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ Zemler, Emily (June 9, 2021). "Meet 'Hacks' Breakout Star Carl Clemons-Hopkins". Shondaland. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Del Rosario, Alexandra (July 13, 2021). "Carl Clemons-Hopkins Nabs First Emmy Nom For 'Hacks', Teases' Season 2". Deadline Hollywood.
- ^ "Chicago actors join cast of Jordan Peele's 'Candyman'". Reel Chicago. August 23, 2019. Retrieved May 20, 2021.
- ^ BRUNNER, Raven (12 May 2022). "Carl Clemons-Hopkins and Crystal Dickinson Cast in Vineyard Theatre's Lessons in Survival: 1971". playbill.com. Retrieved 12 June 2022.
- ^ "Carl Clemons-Hopkins on his life changing '24-hour turnaround'". The Associated Press. June 10, 2021. Retrieved July 7, 2021.
- ^ Clemons-Hopkins, Carl; Coates, Tyler (July 23, 2021). "Emmy-Nominated 'Hacks' Star Reflects on How he Came to Identify as Nonbinary (Guest Column)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
- ^ "carlclemonshopkins". Instagram. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
- ^ Clemons-Hopkins, Carl. "Carl Clemons-Hopkins 🌊 (@carlclemonshopkins)". Instagram. Retrieved 2022-04-10.
- ^ Clemons-Hopkins, Carl; Coates, Tyler (August 19, 2021). "'Hacks' Breakout Carl Clemons-Hopkins on Making History With Their Emmy Nom (Exclusive)". ET Online. Retrieved January 22, 2022.
…who identifies as nonbinary and goes by the pronouns they/them…
- ^ 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.
- ^ "The 28th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards | Screen Actors Guild Awards". www.sagawards.org. Retrieved 2022-03-01.
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