Hunter Clowdus (born 1991) is an American actor best known for his role as JJ Parker in The CW series All American (2018–2023).
Early life and education Clowdus was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and also grew up in nearby Ringgold, Georgia. Following his graduation from David Brainerd Christian School, Clowdus attended the University of Alabama and Chattanooga State Community College for one year.
Career In 2012, Clowdus worked as a bat boy for the Chattanooga Lookouts. 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. Later that year, Clowdus booked a small role on two episodes of Teen Wolf, which led him to pursue acting full time. In 2013, Clowdus had uncredited roles in and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Internship, and We Are Men. 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.
In 2018, Clowdus was cast as JJ Parker for a recurring role in The CW series All American. On October 4, 2021, Clowdus' character was upgraded to a main role in season four of the series. Clowdus exited the series at the end of season five, after his character's storyline had "organically wrapped." Clowdus later stated that he did not want to leave the show at the time.
In 2019, Clowdus began streaming on Twitch. Eventually, this led Clowdus to create an athleisure clothing line, Clowdus Clothing. That same year, Clowdus had a role as Chris Walker on Bennett's War and an uncredited role in Isn't It Romantic.
In December 2024, Clowdus announced that he had joined the United States Army.
Personal life Clowdus is a Christian. During his time filming All American, he resided in Los Angeles.
Filmography Television
Year Title Role Notes 2012 Teen Wolf Bartender #2 2 episodes 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 2016 Broken Seaton 2 episodes 2017 American Vandal Van Delorey 2 episodes 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
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