Hunter Clowdus

Clowdus was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and also grew up in nearby Ringgold, Georgia.^[1][2][3][4] Following his graduation from David Brainerd Christian School, Clowdus attended the University of Alabama and Chattanooga State Community College for one year.^[1][5]

In 2012, Clowdus worked as a bat boy for the Chattanooga Lookouts.^[6] During this time, Clowdus was cast for a role as a Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy in the film 42, a biopic about Jackie Robinson.^[5][6] Later that year, Clowdus booked a small role on two episodes of Teen Wolf, which led him to pursue acting full time.^[7] In 2013, Clowdus had uncredited roles in and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Internship, and We Are Men.^[5] That same year, he also appeared in an episode of Tattoo Nightmares as "Frat President." Clowdus had an uncredited role as a lifeguard in La La Land in 2016.^[5]

In 2018, Clowdus was cast as JJ Parker for a recurring role in The CW series All American.^[8] On October 4, 2021, Clowdus' character was upgraded to a main role in season four of the series.^[9][10][11] Clowdus exited the series at the end of season five, after his character's storyline had "organically wrapped."^[9][12][13] Clowdus later stated that he did not want to leave the show at the time.^[12][14]

In 2019, Clowdus began streaming on Twitch.^[15] Eventually, this led Clowdus to create an athleisure clothing line, Clowdus Clothing.^[15] That same year, Clowdus had a role as Chris Walker on Bennett's War^[16][17] and an uncredited role in Isn't It Romantic.

In December 2024, Clowdus announced that he had joined the United States Army.^[18]

Clowdus is a Christian.^[15] During his time filming All American, he resided in Los Angeles.^[5]