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Kiersey Clemons
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Clemons in 2016
Born
Kiersey Nicole Clemons

(1993-12-17) December 17, 1993 (age 31)
Occupation
  • Actress
  • singer
Years active 2010–present

Kiersey Nicole Clemons (born December 17, 1993) is an American actress. She is known for her exciting roles in movies and TV shows. Kiersey became well-known for playing Cassandra "Diggy" Andrews in the 2015 film .... She has also appeared in popular films like Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising (2016), Flatliners (2017), and Hearts Beat Loud (2018). Many people also know her as Iris West in superhero movies such as Zack Snyder's Justice League (2021) and The Flash (2023).

Kiersey has also had many recurring roles on television. These include shows like Austin & Ally (2013), Transparent (2014–2015), Extant (2015), and Easy (2016–2019). She also had a main role in the last season of the comedy series Angie Tribeca (2018).

Early Life

Kiersey Clemons was born on December 17, 1993, in Pensacola, Florida. She spent her childhood growing up in Redondo Beach, California. Kiersey has both African-American and white family backgrounds.

Acting Career Highlights

Kiersey Clemons started her acting journey early in her career. She co-starred in the Disney Channel series Austin & Ally. In this show, she played the character Kira Starr. She also appeared in another Disney Channel movie called Cloud 9. Later, Kiersey had a guest role in the crime-drama series CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. In 2014, she was featured in music videos for Trey Songz.

From 2014 to 2015, Kiersey played Bianca in the comedy series Transparent. She also had a main role as Sophia in the MTV series Eye Candy. This series only ran for one season. In 2015, she guest-starred in an episode of New Girl as Winston's love interest, KC. Kiersey also appeared in music videos for famous artists like Lady Gaga ("Til It Happens to You") and DJ Snake ("Middle").

In 2016, Kiersey Clemons played Beth in the comedy film Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising. She also played Chase, a grad student from Chicago, in episodes of the Netflix series Easy.

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Clemons in 2019

In 2016, Kiersey was chosen to play Iris West in the superhero film The Flash. However, the movie faced delays. Even with delays, she was still set to appear as Iris West in the Justice League movie. Her scenes were later cut from the movie that was shown in theaters. In 2021, these cut scenes from the 2017 Justice League movie were finally released in Zack Snyder's Justice League. In March 2021, Kiersey confirmed she would appear as Iris West in The Flash, which was directed by Andy Muschietti.

In 2017, Kiersey co-starred with Callum Turner in the drama The Only Living Boy in New York. She also worked with Elliot Page in the horror movie Flatliners. In 2018, Kiersey co-starred with Nick Offerman in the musical comedy-drama Hearts Beat Loud. She received the Phoenix Award at the Atlanta Film Festival for her role in Hearts Beat Loud in April 2018. In 2019, she co-starred with Thomas Mann in the live-action musical romance Lady and the Tramp. In 2020, Kiersey Clemons lent her voice to the character Dee Dee Skyes in the Scooby-Doo film Scoob!.

Filmography

Key
Not yet released Denotes works that have not yet been released

Movies

Year Title Role Notes
2014 Cloud 9 Skye Sailor Disney Channel Original Movie
2015 ... Cassandra "Diggy" Andrews
2016 Neighbors 2: Sorority Rising Beth Gladstone
2017 The Only Living Boy in New York Mimi Pastori
Michael Jackson's Halloween Victoria Television film; voice role
Flatliners Sophia Manning
2018 Little ... Marisa
Hearts Beat Loud Samantha Lee “Sam” Fisher
An L.A. Minute Velocity Also co-producer
2019 Sweetheart Jennifer “Jenn” Remming
Lady and the Tramp Darling
Rent: Live Joanne Jefferson Television film
2020 Scoob! Dee Dee Skyes Voice role
Antebellum Julia
2021 Asking for It Joey
Red Bird Lane Jane Unaired TV movie
Zack Snyder's Justice League Iris West Director's cut of Justice League
2022 Am I OK? Brittany
Susie Searches Susie
2023 Somebody I Used to Know Cassidy
The Young Wife Celestina
The Flash Iris West
2025 For Worse Maria Post-production

Television Shows

Year Title Role Notes
2010 Shake It Up Danielle 2 episodes
2011 Bucket & Skinner's Epic Adventures Summer Episode: "Epic Wingman"
Good Luck Charlie Alicia Episode: "The Bob Duncan Experience"
2013 CSI: Crime Scene Investigation Gwen Onetta Episode: "Frame by Frame"
Austin & Ally Kira Starr Recurring role (seasons 2–3)
What's Next for Sarah? Oli 2 episodes
2014–2015 Transparent Bianca Recurring role
2015 Eye Candy Sophia Preston Main role
Extant Lucy Recurring role (season 2)
Comedy Bang! Bang! Waitress Episode: "Brie Larson Wears a Billowy Long-Sleeve Shirt and White Saddle Shoes"
2015–2016 New Girl KC 2 episodes
2016–2019 Easy Chase 4 episodes
2018 Angie Tribeca Maria Charo Main role (season 4)
2019 BoJack Horseman Jameson H. Voice role; episode: "A Horse Walks into a Rehab"
2021–2022 Fairfax Derica Voice role
2023 Swarm Rashida Episode: "Only God Makes Happy Endings"
2023-2024 Monarch: Legacy of Monsters May Main role

Music Videos

Year Title Artist(s) Role Notes
2014 "SmartPhones" Trey Songz Girlfriend
2015 "Til It Happens to You" Lady Gaga Avery
2016 "Middle" DJ Snake ft. Bipolar Sunshine Superhero

Awards and Nominations

Year Association Category Work Result Refs
2015 Young Artist Awards Best Performance in a TV Series – Recurring Young Actress 17-21 Transparent Nominated
2016 Black Reel Awards Best Breakthrough Performance, Female ... Won
2017 Hamptons International Film Festival Variety 10 Actors to Watch Herself Won
2018 Atlanta Film Festival Phoenix Award Hearts Beat Loud Won
Hollywood Music in Media Awards Best Original Song - Independent Film Hearts Beat Loud Nominated
2019 Fantastic Fest Best Actress Sweetheart Won
2020 Fangoria Chainsaw Awards Best Actress Sweetheart Nominated

See also

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