Peter Clarke, better known professionally as Clarke Peters, is an accomplished American actor, writer and director who has worked in the United Kingdom for most of his adult life.
He is best known for his roles as Lester Freamon on the television series The Wire from 2002 to 2008, and as Albert Lambreaux on the critically acclaimed television series Taken from 2010 to 2013.
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- Full name: Peter Clarke
- Stage name: Clarke Peters
- Date of Birth: April 7, 1952
- Age: 72
- Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: American actor, writer
- Height: 1.78 m
- Parent company: New York, New York, USA
- Siblings: Tony Clark
- Spouse: Penny Clark
- Children: Guppy Clark, Joe Jacobs, China Clark, Max Clark, Peter Clark
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $1.5 million
Early life and education
Peter Clark was born on April 7, 1952 in New York City, New York, United States. He is the second of four sons of Martin and Loretta Clark.
His older brother, Tony Clark, is a choreographer and costume designer, while the names of his two younger brothers are unknown.
Peter graduated from Dwight Morrow High School in 1970. He is white and of Christian faith.
Profession
Peters began his acting career in the 1970s as a costume designer and later starred in the musical Paris Hair.
Later, due to equity conflicts with other members, he moved to London and changed his name to Clarke Peters.
While in London, he formed a soul music band called The Majestics and sang backup vocals, but his main focus remained on performing.
Throughout his career, Peters has showcased his talents in numerous films including Silver Racer, Endgame, John Wick, Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri, Harriet and Da 5 Bloods, the latter of which earned him a BAFTA nomination.
He also had a rich theatre career, having appeared in West End productions of I Gotta Wear My Shoes, Bubbling Brown Sugar, Blues in the Night, Porgy and Bess, among others.
In addition to his acting work, Peters has demonstrated his versatility as a writer and director, co-writing the screenplay for the musical Five Guys Named Moe and directing the play Mr. Charlie’s Blues.
He has also voiced various radio productions and audiobooks, further demonstrating his artistic range and ability.
Social Media
- Instagram: @clarkepetersofficial
- Facebook account: Clarke Peters
- Twitter account: OfficialClarkePeter
Personal life
Clarke Peters had several important relationships and marriages in his life. His first wife was Jane Martin, with whom he had two children: a daughter, China Clarke, and a son, Peter Clarke.
After his first marriage ended, he began dating Joanna Jacobs, a relationship that produced two sons: Joe Jacobs (also an actor) and Guppy, who tragically died of a kidney tumor in 1992 at the age of four.
Peters’ second and current wife is Penny Everson, with whom he has one son, Max, who had the opportunity to play a young Michael Jackson in the West End production of Thriller.
In total, Clark Peters has been in and out of multiple relationships and marriages and has five children – two from his first marriage, two from subsequent marriages, and one from his current marriage.
net worth
Clarke Peters is an accomplished English-American actor who has amassed a net worth of $1.5 million during his successful career.
Peters is known for his diverse roles, showing off his acting prowess in both film and television.
In addition to his acting work, Peters has also provided voiceovers for various animated projects, further solidifying his status as a versatile performer.
