Carl Clemons-Hopkins facts for kids

Carl Clemons-Hopkins is an American actor. They are well-known for playing the character Marcus in the comedy-drama TV show Hacks. This show is available on Max. For their role in Hacks, Carl was nominated for a big award in 2021. It was the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.

Early Life and Education

Carl Clemons-Hopkins was born in a place called Lithonia, Georgia. They grew up and went to high school in Snellville, Georgia. Carl later studied at the University of the Arts. There, they earned a special degree in fine arts.

Carl's Acting Journey

Carl Clemons-Hopkins has performed in many plays on stage. In 2014, they were recognized for their talent. They received a nomination 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 other plays. One play was called Time Is On Our Side. People said Carl was "immensely likable and sympathetic" in this show. They also acted in Richard III. In September 2016, Carl joined the original cast of the famous musical Hamilton in Chicago.

Carl started looking for roles in TV and movies after watching the 2016 film Moonlight. They felt inspired by the movie. Carl wrote in their journal that they wanted to be ready for similar opportunities in the future.

Starring in Hacks

In 2021, Carl Clemons-Hopkins began a main role in the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks. This role brought them a lot of attention. As mentioned, they were nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for their work on the show.

Carl also appeared in the film Candyman, which was released on August 27, 2021. In 2022, Carl played the famous writer James Baldwin in a play. The play was called Lessons in Survival: 1971. It was shown at the Vineyard Theatre. The story was about an interview between James Baldwin and another writer, Nikki Giovanni. This interview happened on a TV show called Soul!.

Before getting the role in Hacks, Carl had actually thought about stopping acting. They were even getting ready to apply for business school. But then the opportunity for Hacks came along!

Carl's Acting Roles

Carl Clemons-Hopkins has been in several films and television shows.

Films

Carl has appeared in these movies:

• 2013: La méduse rouge as Window Guard
• 2015: Christmas Dreams as Musician 2
• 2018: Canal Street as Bobby
• 2019: Range Runners as Howard
• 2021: Candyman as Jameson
• 2023: The Mattachine Family as Ted
• 2023: The Beanie Bubble as Jeremy

Television Shows

Carl has also been in these TV shows:

• 2018: Chicago P.D. as DEA Agent Thomas (one episode)
• 2018: The Chi as Jean (three episodes)
• 2020: Chicago Med as Sean Richter (four episodes)
• 2020: Next as Harrison Cole (one episode)
• 2021–present: Hacks as Marcus (main role, 18 episodes)
• 2023: Star Trek: Lower Decks as Narj (voice, one episode)

Theater Performances

Carl has performed in these stage productions:

• 2016: Hamilton playing Aaron Burr and George Washington at the CIBC Theatre
• 2022: Lessons in Survival: 1971 playing James Baldwin at the Vineyard Theatre

Awards and Nominations

Carl Clemons-Hopkins has been recognized for their acting.

• In 2021, they were nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series" for their role in Hacks.
• In 2022, they were nominated for a Screen Actors Guild Award. This nomination was for "Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series" for the cast of Hacks.

External Links

• Carl Clemons-Hopkins on IMDb