Chris Clanton

Chris Clanton is an American actor best known for appearing in The Wire (2002–2008).[1]

Career

Clanton had a recurring role as Savino Bratton in seasons one and five of The Wire. He is credited as Christopher J. Clanton in the fifth season. He also had an uncredited role in The Corner as a street kid. Chris played the lead character Torn Pettigrew in the 2009 independent film TORN which was written and directed by Richard Johnson and produced by Corey Williams. In 2015, Clanton appeared in Tom Six's Dutch horror film The Human Centipede 3.[2] In 2014, he also founded Hunted Foxx Entertainment a boutique production company with a focus on indie films.[3]

Personal life

In 2006, Clanton pled guilty to drug related charges and was sentenced to five years, four of which were suspended and three years of probation.[4] In 2008, Clanton was stabbed in the chest and buttocks at the Overlea Event Center nightclub in Baltimore.[4] Clanton was arrested again in 2019 after allegedly escaping police custody and violating a protective order.[5]

In May 2021, Clanton was shot in the ear in Baltimore. He said he believes he was not the intended target.[1]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2009 Torn Torn Pettigrew
2010 Razorblade City Bling Bling
King of Baltimore Tyrell
2011 All in the Game Vince
2012 LUV Flashlight Guy
2013 Sleeping with Fate Kendal Fate Also director and producer
2015 San Andreas Quake Resnick
Mega Shark Versus Kolossus Section Chief Steve Hardin
The Human Centipede 3 Prisoner Uncredited

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2002–2008 The Wire Savino Bratton 9 episodes
2014 Sex Sent Me to the ER Jamar Episode: "Forbidden Fruit"
2022 We Own This City Brian Hairston 6 episodes

References

  1. ^ a b Daniels, Keith (May 5, 2021). ""The Wire" actor speaks out after being shot in northeast Baltimore". WBFF. Retrieved June 16, 2021.
  2. ^ Miska, Brad (March 9, 2015). "Tom Six On the Prison Set of 'The Human Centipede 3'". Bloody Disgusting!. Retrieved September 14, 2019.
  3. ^ "Chris Foxx Clanton Linkedin".
  4. ^ a b Jones, Gus G. Sentementes and Brent. "'Wire' actor stabbed at party". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.
  5. ^ Duncan, Meredith Cohn, Ian. "Former actor on 'The Wire' allegedly escapes Baltimore police custody at hospital". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved May 7, 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)