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Carl Clemons-Hopkins
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Lithonia, Georgia, U.S.
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| Education | University of the Arts (BFA) |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Known for | Hacks |
Carl Clemons-Hopkins is an American actor. They are well-known for playing the character Marcus in the TV show Hacks. This show is a comedy-drama on Max. For their role in Hacks, Carl was nominated for a big award called the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2021.
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About Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Growing Up
Carl Clemons-Hopkins was born in Lithonia, Georgia, in the United States. They went to high school in Snellville, Georgia.
Becoming an Actor
Carl Clemons-Hopkins has performed in many plays on stage. In 2014, they were nominated for a Barrymore Award. This award celebrates great theater shows in the Philadelphia area. Carl was nominated for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Musical" for their role in Little Shop of Horrors.
In 2016, Carl performed in plays like Time Is On Our Side and Richard III. In September 2016, they joined the original cast of the famous musical Hamilton in Chicago.
Carl decided to try acting in TV and movies after watching the 2016 film Moonlight. They wrote in their journal that they wanted to be ready for similar opportunities in the future.
Famous Roles and Awards
In 2021, Carl Clemons-Hopkins started starring in the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks. They play Marcus, a main character in the show. For this role, they received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Carl also appeared in the horror film Candyman, which came out in August 2021. In 2022, they played James Baldwin in a play called Lessons in Survival: 1971. This play was about a famous interview between James Baldwin and Nikki Giovanni.
Before getting the role in Hacks, Carl had actually planned to stop acting. They were getting ready to apply for business school!
Life Outside of Acting
Carl Clemons-Hopkins identifies as queer and non-binary. They use both they/them and he/him pronouns.
Where to See Carl Clemons-Hopkins
Carl has acted in several films and TV shows.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 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 Performances
| Year | Production | Role | Venue |
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| 2016 | Hamilton | Aaron Burr, George Washington | CIBC Theatre |
| 2022 | Lessons in Survival: 1971 | James Baldwin | Vineyard Theatre |
Awards and Achievements
Carl Clemons-Hopkins has been recognized for their acting.
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2021 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series | Hacks | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated |
