Clive Clerk

Clive Clerk (October 17, 1945 – June 22, 2005) was a Trinidad-born actor, dancer and painter, later known as Clive Wilson, who had a successful career as an abstract painter and interior designer.

Career Acting and Dance Clive Clerk's career began with the role of Wang San in the road company of Flower Drum Song and a lead part in the 1963 film The Seven Day Idol. He also appeared in films such as Send Me No Flowers (1964), Dear Brigitte (1965), and Billie (1965). In 1975, Clerk joined the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line as Larry, the assistant director/choreographer, and also understudied the role of Zach. He received a special Theatre World award in 1976 for ensemble performance.

Art and Design After his performing career, Clerk, as Clive Wilson, became an abstract painter and interior designer.

Personal life Clerk was in a relationship with actor and writer Tom Tryon during the 1970s. Tryon was intensely private about keeping his homosexuality a secret from his fans and most of his family, which became a major point of tension arose between them. In 1972, Clive and Tom broke up.

Death Clive Clerk died in Los Angeles, California, on June 22, 2005, at the age of 59.

Filmography Television

Film YearTitleRoleNotes1964 Send Me No Flowers Vito Billie Ted Chekas

Awards and nominations Year Award Category Result Title Ref. 1976 Special Theatre World Awards Ensemble Performance A Chorus Line