Khobe Clarke
Khobe Clarke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2000 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Father | Jamie Clarke |
Khobe Clarke (born 2000) is an actor known for his roles in the television shows Firefly Lane, Yellowjackets, and V.C. Andrews’ Dawn, as well as in the upcoming Cruel Intentions series.[1] In 2019, he and his father Jamie Clarke travelled across Mongolia as a digital detox.[2] He currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.[3]
Biography
[edit]Clarke grew up in Calgary to parents Jamie and Barbara Clarke, and he has a younger sister, Jaela.[4] He attended Calgary Academy for high school, graduating in 2019.[3][5]
As a teenager, Clarke worked at the outdoor gear retailer Out There Adventure Centre that his father co-founded.[4] He later worked in landscaping, as a bartender, and at a golf course.[3]
Mongolia trip
[edit]In 2019, Clarke and his father ventured across Mongolia on a one-month expedition without their phones to "detox," making local and national news. They travelled on motorcycles, horses and camels, going west from Ulaanbaatar. The Clarkes hiked many mountains along the way such as the Khüten Peak, the highest mountain in Mongolia.[5] Overall, they travelled over 2,200 kilometers (1,367 miles).[2]
Career
[edit]Clarke began acting in high schools, performing in productions of Sweeny Todd and The Wedding Singer.[3]
His professional career began with a gum commercial before he landed the role of Kyle in Yellowjackets, being featured in three episodes in season one and two.[6] He then played Coop in five episodes of Firefly Lane. In 2023, Clarke played the lead role of Jimmy in the limited-part series V.C. Andrews' Dawn.[3][7] It was announced in June 2023 that he would be playing Scott, "the son of a congressman and a new recruit for Alpha Gamma,"[6] in the upcoming Cruel Intentions television series.[1][8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Otterson, Joe (June 1, 2023). "'Cruel Intentions' Series at Amazon Sets Main Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Levinson-King, Robin (January 2, 2020). "This dad took his son to Mongolia just to get him off his phone". BBC. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ a b c d e "Khobe Clarke: From Stage to Screen". Calgary Academy. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ a b Roe, Jon (July 26, 2019). "Calgary adventurer Jamie Clarke and son Khobe going off the grid in Mongolia". Calgary Herald. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Edwardson, Lucie (July 17, 2019). "Calgary father, son duo embark on 'Expedition Mongolia,' leaving cellphones behind for one month". CBC. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ a b Petski, Denise (June 2, 2023). "'Cruel Intentions': Amazon Sets Main Cast For Series Adaptation". Deadline. Retrieved December 25, 2023.
- ^ Archer, Greg (July 9, 2023). "Exclusive: V.C. Andrews' Dawn Explained By Stars Brec Bassinger and Khobe Clarke". MovieWeb. Retrieved December 26, 2023.
- ^ Anderton, Joe (June 2, 2023). "Yellowjackets and The Boys stars cast in Cruel Intentions series". Digital Spy. Retrieved December 26, 2023.