Hunter Clowdus
American actor
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Hunter Clowdus (born 1991)[1] is an American actor best known for his role as JJ Parker in The CW series All American (2018–2023).
Hunter Clowdus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1991 (age 34–35) Chattanooga, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Education | University of Alabama |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2012–2023 |
Early life and education
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]
Career
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]
Personal life
Clowdus is a Christian.[15] During his time filming All American, he resided in Los Angeles.[5]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Teen Wolf | Bartender #2 | 2 episodes[11] |
| 2013 | We Are Men | Carter's groomsman (uncredited) | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Tattoo Nightmares | Frat President | 1 episode |
| 2013 | Beauty Queen Murders | Ricky Rush | 1 episode |
| 2014 | Mistresses | Bartender (uncredited) | 1 episode |
| 2015 | The 702 | Zach | 1 episode |
| 2016 | Rizzoli & Isles | Max | 1 episode[11] |
| 2016 | Broken | Seaton | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | American Vandal | Van Delorey | 2 episodes[11] |
| 2018–2023 | All American | JJ Parker | Main role |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Trouble with the Curve | Yoga Student (uncredited) | |
| 2013 | 42 | Dodger Bat Boy | |
| 2013 | The Internship | Valet (uncredited) | |
| 2013 | The Hunger Games: Catching Fire | Capitol (uncredited) | |
| 2014 | 300: Rise of an Empire | Spartan warrior (uncredited) | |
| 2014 | Like Sunday, Like Rain | Pete (uncredited) | |
| 2015 | Letter Never Sent | Zach | (TV movie) |
| 2016 | La La Land | Lifeguard (uncredited) | |
| 2018 | Bigger | Fitness guy | |
| 2019 | Isn't It Romantic | Harry (uncredited) | |
| 2019 | Bennett's War | Chris Walker | |
