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Anthony Clark (actor)
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Anthony Higgins Clark is an American
actor and comedian who starred in the television series Yes, Dear
, in which he played the character Greg Warner.
, Clark broke into stand-up comedy.
and Soul Man
. He had also had a recurring role on Ellen.
Clark was a feature on a 1995 HBO young comedians special hosted by Garry Shandling
along with Dave Chappelle
, Dave Attell
, and Louis C.K.
In 1993, he had a supporting role as "Billy" in the film "The Thing Called Love" starring River Phoenix
, Samantha Mathis
and Dermot Mulroney
.
In 1996, he appeared in The Rock
as Paul, the flamboyant hotel barber. He was also the lead character in the short-lived sit-com, Boston Common
.
In 2000, Clark landed the role of Greg Warner in the television comedy Yes, Dear
. For this role he was nominated for a Young Artist Award
and a Prism Award. The show ended in 2006.
That following year, Clark was named by NBC
as the new host of reality competition series Last Comic Standing
, which aired in the summer of 2006.
Along with Mike O'Malley
, Anthony appears in Alan Jackson
's music video for "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues."
In 2011, opposite Missi Pyle and John Michael Higgins, Clark starred as Jack Schumacher in the ground-breaking comedy "My Uncle Rafael", which was the first American film to use Armenian culture as a backdrop.
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actor and comedian who starred in the television series Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear is a television sitcom that aired from October 2, 2000, to February 15, 2006, on CBS. It starred Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mike O'Malley and Liza Snyder....
, in which he played the character Greg Warner.
Early life
Clark grew up on a tobacco farm in Virginia. He began his career as a child by performing in musicals. After completing his courses at Emerson CollegeEmerson College
Emerson College is a private coeducational university located in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1880 by Charles Wesley Emerson as a "school of oratory," Emerson is "the only comprehensive college or university in America dedicated exclusively to communication and the arts in a liberal arts...
, Clark broke into stand-up comedy.
Career
Before landing a regular starring television role, Clark starred in the short-lived television comedy series Boston CommonBoston Common (TV series)
Boston Common is a television sitcom that ran on NBC from 1996–1997. It starred Anthony Clark and took place in the city of Boston. It was one of the 10 highest rated shows in its first season as it ranked 8th in the yearly ratings and was viewed by an average of 14.96 million households per episode...
and Soul Man
Soul Man
Soul Man may refer to:*"Soul Man" , a hit song by Sam & Dave from 1967*Soul Man , a 1986 film starring C. Thomas Howell*Soul Man , a 2006 album by X Factor runner-up Andy Abraham...
. He had also had a recurring role on Ellen.
Clark was a feature on a 1995 HBO young comedians special hosted by Garry Shandling
Garry Shandling
Garry Emmanuel Shandling is an American comedian, actor and writer. He is best known for his work in It's Garry Shandling's Show and The Larry Sanders Show....
along with Dave Chappelle
Dave Chappelle
David Khari Webber "Dave" Chappelle is an American comedian, screenwriter, television/film producer, actor, and artist. Chappelle began his film career in the film Robin Hood: Men in Tights in 1993 and continued to star in minor roles in the films The Nutty Professor, Con Air, and Blue Streak. His...
, Dave Attell
Dave Attell
Dave Attell is an American stand-up comedian and the host of Comedy Central's Insomniac with Dave Attell and The Gong Show with Dave Attell.-Stand-up beginning:...
, and Louis C.K.
Louis C.K.
Louis Szekely , known professionally as Louis C.K., is a stand-up comedian, television and film writer, actor, producer, and director...
In 1993, he had a supporting role as "Billy" in the film "The Thing Called Love" starring River Phoenix
River Phoenix
River Jude Phoenix was an American film actor, musician, and teen icon. He was the oldest brother of fellow actors Rain, Joaquin, Liberty, and Summer Phoenix.Phoenix began acting at age 10 in television commercials...
, Samantha Mathis
Samantha Mathis
Samantha Mathis is an American actress. The daughter of actress Bibi Besch, Mathis made her film debut in Pump Up the Volume , opposite Christian Slater...
and Dermot Mulroney
Dermot Mulroney
-Early life:Mulroney was born in Alexandria, Virginia, the son of Ellen, a housewife and amateur actress originally from Manchester, Iowa, and Michael Mulroney, a law professor at Villanova University School of Law, originally from Elkader, Iowa. He has a sister, Moira, and three brothers, Conor,...
.
In 1996, he appeared in The Rock
The Rock (film)
The Rock is a 1996 action film that primarily takes place on Alcatraz Island and in the San Francisco Bay area. It was directed by Michael Bay and stars Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage and Ed Harris. It was produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer and released through Hollywood Pictures. The film...
as Paul, the flamboyant hotel barber. He was also the lead character in the short-lived sit-com, Boston Common
Boston Common
Boston Common is a central public park in Boston, Massachusetts. It is sometimes erroneously referred to as the "Boston Commons". Dating from 1634, it is the oldest city park in the United States. The Boston Common consists of of land bounded by Tremont Street, Park Street, Beacon Street,...
.
In 2000, Clark landed the role of Greg Warner in the television comedy Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear
Yes, Dear is a television sitcom that aired from October 2, 2000, to February 15, 2006, on CBS. It starred Anthony Clark, Jean Louisa Kelly, Mike O'Malley and Liza Snyder....
. For this role he was nominated for a Young Artist Award
Young Artist Award
The Young Artist Award is an accolade bestowed by the Young Artist Foundation, a non-profit organization founded in 1978 to recognize and award excellence of youth performers, and to provide scholarships for young artists who may be physically and/or financially challenged.The Young Artist...
and a Prism Award. The show ended in 2006.
That following year, Clark was named by NBC
NBC
The National Broadcasting Company is an American commercial broadcasting television network and former radio network headquartered in the GE Building in New York City's Rockefeller Center with additional major offices near Los Angeles and in Chicago...
as the new host of reality competition series Last Comic Standing
Last Comic Standing
Last Comic Standing is an American reality television talent show that has aired from 2003 through 2010.The goal of the program is to select a comedian from a group, who will receive a development contract with the NBC network, and a television special first to air on the cable-TV network Comedy...
, which aired in the summer of 2006.
Along with Mike O'Malley
Mike O'Malley
Michael Edward "Mike" O'Malley is an American actor and playwright who has appeared in films and television series. He hosted Nickelodeon GUTS, and he starred in the CBS comedy Yes, Dear...
, Anthony appears in Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson
Alan Eugene Jackson is an American country music singer, known for blending traditional honky tonk and mainstream country sounds and penning many of his own hits. He has recorded 13 studio albums, 3 Greatest Hits albums, 2 Holiday albums, 1 Gospel album and several compilations, all on the Arista...
's music video for "The Talkin' Song Repair Blues."
In 2011, opposite Missi Pyle and John Michael Higgins, Clark starred as Jack Schumacher in the ground-breaking comedy "My Uncle Rafael", which was the first American film to use Armenian culture as a backdrop.