Clayton Cannon is an accomplished actor whose diverse roles across television and film showcase his impressive range of talents and depth. His most recent project was completing filming for Season 17 of the popular TV series "Criminal Minds".
Cannon's acting career has spanned a wide range of genres and roles. One of his standout performances was as Hank Martin in the 2017 short film "I We're Good", which demonstrated his ability to add depth to characters within short narratives. He also made a notable appearance as Zeke Moore in the 2017 episode "Sympathy for the Goddess" of the acclaimed TV series "Lucifer", bringing a nuanced layer to its exploration of celestial and human themes.
In addition to his TV work, Cannon has appeared in several films, including "Pee-wee's Big Holiday" in 2016, where he played a Police Officer and contributed to the film's comedic and adventurous essence. His ability to adapt to various genres was evident in his roles as Peterson in "Beverly Hills Christmas" (2015) and Cop #2 in the short film "Tactics" (2014),showcasing his action skills.
Cannon has also made recurring appearances on both HBO and Cinemax series, further solidifying his presence in the industry. His earlier roles include navigating romance and drama as Joe in "Black Tie Nights" (TV Series, 2005),and foundational performances in "Cottonmouth" (2001) and "Killing the Badge" (1999).
Born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to a diverse heritage with a father of Scottish and Native American (Cherokee) descent and a Puerto Rican mother, Clayton has two younger siblings. He was positively influenced by his father, who encouraged him to embrace various experiences, leading to an active childhood engaging in numerous sports.
Clayton's love for boxing was ignited after watching "Rocky II", and he went on to win the "Houston, Texas National Silver Gloves Tournament" at 14. His father's encouragement also led him to explore dancing, resulting in a two-year dance scholarship with the Houston Ballet and performances with The Discovery Dance Group.
After joining the US Marine Corps at 19, Clayton was stationed in an Infantry Unit out of Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, where he joined the boxing team and boasted a record of 88-1. The Marines taught him the power of determination. Following his service, he pursued theater studies at the University of Houston and began acting, eventually moving to Los Angeles to follow his acting passion.
Now based in Los Angeles, Clayton Cannon continues to make his mark as a successful actor, recently taking on a supporting role in "Beverly Hills Christmas" alongside Dean Cain and appearing in a national commercial for Mercury Insurance.
