Clark Duke
Encyclopedia
Clark Duke is an American actor known for his roles in the films Kick-Ass
, Sex Drive
and Hot Tub Time Machine
, as well as playing Dale Kettlewell in the TV series Greek
.
to Angela and Ronnie Duke. He was raised a Baptist
.
Along with best friend Michael Cera
, Duke created, wrote, directed, and produced the web series Clark and Michael
in which he plays a fictional version of himself. The pilot episode was directed by Duke as his college thesis film at Loyola Marymount University
.
He is a regular on the television series Greek
as Rusty's Christian dorm roommate Dale. Duke once auditioned for the role of Fogell in the film Superbad, but despite being declined the role for "not being Jewish enough", due to his friendship with Cera, he was on set quite a bit and was ultimately given the small role of 'Party Teenager #1'.
In 1992 he was nominated for a Young Artist Award
as an "Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series" for his work on Hearts Afire
. In February 2008, he starred in a short film entitled Drunk History, Volume 2 with Jack Black
, which can be found on YouTube
. Michael Cera
appeared in the previous episode, Drunk History, Volume 1.
Duke co-starred in his first major motion picture in 2008 in the movie Sex Drive
. He finished a 2008 production of A Thousand Words, in which he co-starred with Eddie Murphy
. He co-starred in the 2010 movie Kick-Ass
with Nicolas Cage
, directed by Matthew Vaughn
, and played Jacob, the nephew of John Cusack
's character Adam, in Hot Tub Time Machine
, which was released in March, 2010.
In 2010, he had a cameo in a Kid Cudi music video, "Erase Me
".
Kick-Ass (film)
Kick-Ass is a 2010 superhero comedy film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, who co-produced the film with actor Brad Pitt, and co-wrote the screenplay with Jane Goldman...
, Sex Drive
Sex Drive (film)
Sex Drive is a 2008 sex comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, and Katrina...
and Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine is a 2010 American science fiction adult comedy film directed by Steve Pink. Four men, all of them bored with their adult lives, travel back to their 1980s teen-hood, courtesy of a time-shifting hot tub. It stars John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Kellee Stewart, Rob...
, as well as playing Dale Kettlewell in the TV series Greek
Greek (TV series)
Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
.
Life and career
Duke was born in Glenwood, ArkansasGlenwood, Arkansas
Glenwood is a city in Pike and Montgomery counties in the U.S. state of Arkansas. The population was 1,751 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Glenwood is located at ....
to Angela and Ronnie Duke. He was raised a Baptist
Baptist
Baptists comprise a group of Christian denominations and churches that subscribe to a doctrine that baptism should be performed only for professing believers , and that it must be done by immersion...
.
Along with best friend Michael Cera
Michael Cera
Michael Austin Cera is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in Arrested Development, Youth in Revolt, Superbad, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and Juno. Cera received the 2008 Canadian Comedy Award for best male performance for his work in Superbad.-Early...
, Duke created, wrote, directed, and produced the web series Clark and Michael
Clark and Michael
Clark and Michael is a CBS Internet television series created by and starring Clark Duke and Michael Cera. The series takes the form of a mockumentary following Duke and Cera's ambitions to write and sell a pilot for a television series. Influences on the show include comedy group Stella, Arrested...
in which he plays a fictional version of himself. The pilot episode was directed by Duke as his college thesis film at Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University
Loyola Marymount University is a comprehensive co-educational private Roman Catholic university in the Jesuit and Marymount traditions located in Los Angeles, California, United States...
.
He is a regular on the television series Greek
Greek (TV series)
Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system...
as Rusty's Christian dorm roommate Dale. Duke once auditioned for the role of Fogell in the film Superbad, but despite being declined the role for "not being Jewish enough", due to his friendship with Cera, he was on set quite a bit and was ultimately given the small role of 'Party Teenager #1'.
In 1992 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...
as an "Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series" for his work on Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire
Hearts Afire is a sitcom that aired from September 14, 1992 to February 1, 1995 on CBS. It starred John Ritter and Markie Post, with Post portraying a journalist and Ritter playing a senator's aide....
. In February 2008, he starred in a short film entitled Drunk History, Volume 2 with Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
, which can be found on YouTube
YouTube
YouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
. Michael Cera
Michael Cera
Michael Austin Cera is a Canadian actor best known for his roles in Arrested Development, Youth in Revolt, Superbad, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist and Juno. Cera received the 2008 Canadian Comedy Award for best male performance for his work in Superbad.-Early...
appeared in the previous episode, Drunk History, Volume 1.
Duke co-starred in his first major motion picture in 2008 in the movie Sex Drive
Sex Drive (film)
Sex Drive is a 2008 sex comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, and Katrina...
. He finished a 2008 production of A Thousand Words, in which he co-starred with Eddie Murphy
Eddie Murphy
Edward Regan "Eddie" Murphy is an American stand-up comedian, actor, writer, singer, director, and musician....
. He co-starred in the 2010 movie Kick-Ass
Kick-Ass (film)
Kick-Ass is a 2010 superhero comedy film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, who co-produced the film with actor Brad Pitt, and co-wrote the screenplay with Jane Goldman...
with Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage
Nicolas Cage is an American actor, producer and director, having appeared in over 60 films including Raising Arizona , The Rock , Face/Off , Gone in 60 Seconds , Adaptation , National Treasure , Ghost Rider , Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans , and...
, directed by Matthew Vaughn
Matthew Vaughn
Matthew Vaughn is an English film producer and director known for producing such films as Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels and Snatch and directing the films Layer Cake , Stardust and Kick-Ass...
, and played Jacob, the nephew of John Cusack
John Cusack
John Paul Cusack is an American film actor and screenwriter. He has appeared in more than 50 films, including The Journey of Natty Gann, Say Anything..., Grosse Point Blank, The Thin Red Line, Stand by Me, Con Air, Being John Malkovich, High Fidelity, Serendipity, Runaway Jury, The Ice Harvest,...
's character Adam, in Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine is a 2010 American science fiction adult comedy film directed by Steve Pink. Four men, all of them bored with their adult lives, travel back to their 1980s teen-hood, courtesy of a time-shifting hot tub. It stars John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Kellee Stewart, Rob...
, which was released in March, 2010.
In 2010, he had a cameo in a Kid Cudi music video, "Erase Me
Erase Me
"Erase Me" is a song by American hip hop rock artist Kid Cudi released as the first official single from Kid Cudi's album Man on the Moon II: The Legend of Mr. Rager. With a guest performance by Kanye West, the song debuted on a Cleveland radio station June 30, 2010 and was officially released to...
".
Film
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Superbad | Teen at the party | |
| 2008 | Sex Drive Sex Drive (film) Sex Drive is a 2008 sex comedy film about a high school graduate who goes on a cross-country road trip to hook up with a girl he met online. It is based on the novel All the Way, by Andy Behrens. The film was directed by Sean Anders, and stars Josh Zuckerman, Clark Duke, Amanda Crew, and Katrina... |
Lance Johnson | |
| 2010 | Kick-Ass Kick-Ass (film) Kick-Ass is a 2010 superhero comedy film based on the comic book of the same name by Mark Millar and John Romita, Jr. The film was directed by Matthew Vaughn, who co-produced the film with actor Brad Pitt, and co-wrote the screenplay with Jane Goldman... |
Marty | |
| Hot Tub Time Machine Hot Tub Time Machine Hot Tub Time Machine is a 2010 American science fiction adult comedy film directed by Steve Pink. Four men, all of them bored with their adult lives, travel back to their 1980s teen-hood, courtesy of a time-shifting hot tub. It stars John Cusack, Craig Robinson, Clark Duke, Kellee Stewart, Rob... |
Jacob | ||
| Journey of Mr. Rager | Himself | ||
| 2011 | A Thousand Words A Thousand Words (film) A Thousand Words is a 2012 comedy-drama film starring Eddie Murphy and directed by Meet Dave director Brian Robbins.- Plot :A fast-talking Hollywood agent is cursed by a spiritual guru after lying to him and only has a thousand words to speak before he dies.- Cast :* Eddie Murphy as Jack McCall*... |
Aaron |
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1994 | Hearts Afire Hearts Afire Hearts Afire is a sitcom that aired from September 14, 1992 to February 1, 1995 on CBS. It starred John Ritter and Markie Post, with Post portraying a journalist and Ritter playing a senator's aide.... |
Elliot Hartman | "Bees Can Sting You, Watch Out: Part 1" "The Big Date" "Three Men and a Bed" "John's Stallion" "While the Thomasons Slept" "Birth of a Donation" |
| 2004 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation CSI: Crime Scene Investigation is an American crime drama television series, which premiered on CBS on October 6, 2000. The show was created by Anthony E. Zuiker and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer... |
Frat Boy #1 | "What's Eating Gilbert Grissom?" |
| 2006 | Clark and Michael Clark and Michael Clark and Michael is a CBS Internet television series created by and starring Clark Duke and Michael Cera. The series takes the form of a mockumentary following Duke and Cera's ambitions to write and sell a pilot for a television series. Influences on the show include comedy group Stella, Arrested... |
Clark | |
| Campus Ladies Campus Ladies Campus Ladies is an American sitcom that premiered on Oxygen on January 8, 2006. It stars Christen Sussin and Carrie Aizley as two 40-something women who decide to go enroll at the fictional University of the Midwest... |
Actor | "The Dare" | |
| 2007–2011 | Greek Greek (TV series) Greek is an American comedy-drama television series, which follows students of the fictional Cyprus-Rhodes University , located in Ohio, who participate in the school's Greek system... |
Dale Kettlewell | |
| 2008 | Robot Chicken Robot Chicken Robot Chicken is an American stop motion animated television series created and executive produced by Seth Green and Matthew Senreich along with co-head writers Douglas Goldstein and Tom Root. Green provides many voices for the show... |
Actor (Voice) Biker (Voice) Jor-El Jor-El Jor-El is a fictional character, an extraterrestrial in the . He was created by the writer Jerry Siegel and the artist Joe Shuster, and he first appeared in a newspaper comic strip in 1939 as Superman's biological father.... (Voice) Mike Lazzo Mike Lazzo Michael Lazzo, , is a television producer and the senior executive vice president in charge of Adult Swim at Williams Street Studios.... (Voice) |
"Chirlaxx" Bionic Cow |
| 2010 | WWE Monday Night Raw | Guest host | |
| Childrens Hospital | Captain Stern | "Joke Overland" |