Clarence Maclin

Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin (born November 29, 1966) He attended Mount Vernon High School and earned an associate degree in behavioral psychology from Mercy University.

Career When he was 29, Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility for armed robbery. During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program. Since his release, Maclin has worked as a youth counselor, creative arts specialist, and gang intervention specialist at Lincoln Hall Boys Haven in Somers, New York.

He made his feature film debut in Sing Sing, portraying a younger version of himself. Maclin's performance has received critical acclaim. For the role, Maclin earned nominations for Best Supporting Actor at the 30th Critics' Choice Awards, 34th Gotham Awards, 40th Independent Spirit Awards, 29th Satellite Awards, and 78th British Academy Film Awards; he won the Gotham. He also received nominations for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 78th British Academy Film Awards & 97th Academy Awards, alongside co-writers Clint Bentley, Greg Kwedar, and John "Divine G" Whitfield.

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