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Jamie Clayton Biography

(Actress)

Birthday: January 15, 1978 (Capricorn)

Born In: San Diego, California

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Jamie Clayton is an American model and actor who is best known for her role in the ‘Netflix’ series ‘Sense8.’ She was born and raised in San Diego, California. She began her career as a makeup artist. Jamie has been a transgender since birth and has had to face many challenging obstacles to make her mark in the industry. Although she started her career as a makeup artist and a presenter, she still managed to grab major TV roles. After appearing on the ‘Vh1’ show ‘TRANSform Me’ as a presenter, she was offered the role of ‘Kyla’ in the third season of the series, titled ‘Hung,’ that aired on ‘HBO.’ Following this, she appeared as a lead in the series ‘Dirty Work.’ She appeared in many TV series such as ‘Are We There Yet?,’ ‘Hustling,’ and ‘Scissr.’ She was also offered the role of a casting director in the film ‘The Neon Demon.’

Birthday: January 15, 1978 (Capricorn)

Born In: San Diego, California

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Quick Facts

Age: 46 Years, 46 Year Old Females

Family:

father: Howard Clayton

mother: Shelley Clayton

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Height: 5'10" (178 cm), 5'10" Females

U.S. State: California

City: San Diego, California

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  • 1

    Where did Jamie Clayton grow up?

    Jamie Clayton grew up in San Diego, California.
  • 2

    How did Jamie Clayton start her acting career?

    Jamie Clayton started her acting career in New York City, where she appeared in various theater productions.
  • 3

    Is Jamie Clayton involved in any activism or advocacy work?

    Yes, Jamie Clayton is known for her advocacy work for LGBTQ+ rights and transgender visibility in the entertainment industry.
  • 4

    Has Jamie Clayton appeared in any popular TV shows or movies?

    Yes, Jamie Clayton is known for her roles in TV shows such as "Sense8" and "The L Word: Generation Q."
  • 5

    Does Jamie Clayton have any upcoming projects in the entertainment industry?

    Yes, Jamie Clayton has recently been cast in a new TV series that is set to premiere next year.

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Childhood & Early Life
Jamie Clayton was born on January 15, 1978, and was raised in San Diego, California. Her father, Howard Clayton, worked as a defence attorney, and her mother, Shelley Clayton, was an event planner.
She grew up with her sister, Toni. Jamie later moved to New York. She had always dreamed of being a makeup artist, but had never thought of being an actor.
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Career
Jamie started her career as a makeup artist. At the same time, she also hosted the ‘Vh1’ show ‘TRANSform Me.’ The American reality show premiered on March 15, 2010. It revolved around the makeover of girls by three trans-women stylists.
The following year, she was cast in the HBO series ‘Hung.’ Jamie was offered the role of ‘Kyla,’ which was a recurring role. It was a comedy–drama series that aired on ‘HBO’ from June 28, 2009, to December 4, 2011. She appeared in the third season of the series.
In 2012, Jamie appeared in the comedy web series ‘Dirty Work.’ The series was produced by ‘Fourth Wall Studios’ and featured her in the lead role of ‘Michelle.’
Following the success of her previous series, Jamie was cast as ‘Carla Favers’ in the American sitcom ‘Are We There Yet?’ She appeared in the episode titled ‘The Wrong Way Episode.’ The series was based on the 2005 feature film of the same name.
In 2013, Clayton appeared as ‘Nadya’ in an episode of the series ‘Hustling,’ named ‘Sugar.’ The series portrayed the life of a man who worked in the porn industry and enjoyed a lavish lifestyle and what followed when he grew old.
In 2014, she was offered the role of ‘Niamh’ in the series ‘Scissr.’ The web series was about lesbian relationships.
In 2015, she bagged the role of ‘Nomi Marks’ in the American science-fiction web series ‘Sense8.’ The series aired from 2015 to 2018 and was divided into two seasons, encompassing 24 episodes. The show garnered positive reviews from critics and audiences and also won the ‘GLAAD Media Award’ for ‘Outstanding Drama Series.’
Finally, in 2016, Jamie made her big-screen debut with the psychological thriller ‘The Neon Demon.’ She played the role of a casting director in the film. The movie was about a teenager on her journey to become a supermodel.
In late 2016, she was cast in the Canadian police-procedural TV drama ‘Motive.’ The series garnered around 1.23 million viewers on the day it premiered. Clayton played the role of ‘Avery Bowman’ in an episode titled ‘The Dead Name.’ The concept of the series was quite similar to that of ‘Columbo,’ where the killer and the victim were revealed at the very beginning of the episode and the rest of the plot revolved around chasing the culprit.
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In 2017, Jamie appeared as ‘Edda’ in the British psychological crime thriller ‘The Snowman.’ The film was based on the novel of the same name by Jo Nesbo. The plot of the film narrated the tale of a man and his illegitimate son.
The same year, Jamie played the role of ‘Dr. Ryan’ in the drama–thriller movie ‘The Chain.’ The film was about a man who was required to kill a person to join an assisted-suicide company.
Personal Life
Jamie Clayton is a transgender woman, and she never felt the need to hide her real identity. She was never ashamed of her real self and felt proud to be part of the LGBTQ community.
She is not married to anyone and is attracted to both men and women. It was believed that she once dated ‘Matrix’ star Keanu Reeves, but none of them confirmed their relationship.
Jamie is also a model but is currently working on her acting skills. She does not want people to judge her for what she is and wants them to recognize her for her work.
Facts About Jamie Clayton
Jamie Clayton is a talented actress known for her role in the popular TV series "Sense8," where she played the character Nomi Marks, a transgender hacktivist.
In addition to her acting skills, Jamie Clayton is also an advocate for LGBTQ rights and visibility in the entertainment industry.
Jamie Clayton is a proud transgender woman who has used her platform to raise awareness about issues facing the transgender community.
Outside of her acting career, Jamie Clayton has also worked as a model and has been featured in campaigns for various fashion brands.
Jamie Clayton is known for her sense of style and has been praised for her red carpet looks at various events and award shows.

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