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{{Short description|American actor}}
{{Short description|American actor}}
{{Infobox person
{{Infobox person
| name = Clarence Maclin
| name = Clarence Maclin
| birth_place = [[Tennessee]], U.S.
| other_names = Divine Eye
| other_names = Divine Eye
| education = [[Mercy University]] ([[Associate degree|AS]])
| education = [[Mercy University]] ([[Associate degree|AS]])
| known_for = ''[[Sing Sing (2023 film)|Sing Sing]]'' (2023)
| known_for = ''[[Sing Sing (2023 film)|Sing Sing]]'' (2023)
}}
}}


'''Clarence''' "'''Divine Eye'''" '''Maclin''' is an American actor known for his role in [[Sing Sing (2023 film)|''Sing Sing'']].
'''Clarence''' "'''Divine Eye'''" '''Maclin''' is an American actor known for his role in [[Sing Sing (2023 film)|''Sing Sing'']].


== Early life and education ==
== Background ==
Raised in [[Mount Vernon, New York]], Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the [[Sing Sing Correctional Facility]] for robbery.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherman |first=Rachel |date=2024-07-12 |title=For This Drama, Some Actors Returned to Prison by Choice |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/movies/sing-sing-prison-drama-colman-domingo.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the [[Rehabilitation Through the Arts]] program. Maclin also earned an associate degree in behavioral psychology from [[Mercy University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Robert |title=On The Same Level: Paul Raci, Clarence Maclin, and Sean Johnson on Sing Sing {{!}} Interviews {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/paul-raci-clarence-maclin-sean-johnson-sing-sing-interview |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=rogerebert.com |date=6 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref> Since his release, Maclin has worked as a youth counselor, creative arts specialist, and gang intervention specialist at Lincoln Hall Boys Haven in [[Somers, New York]]. He made his feature film debut in [[Sing Sing (2023 film)|''Sing Sing'']], portraying a younger version of himself. Maclin's performance has received critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Iscoe |first=Adam |date=2024-07-29 |title=How Clarence Maclin Went from Sing Sing to "Sing Sing" |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/08/05/how-clarence-maclin-went-from-sing-sing-to-sing-sing |access-date=2024-08-10 |magazine=The New Yorker |language=en-US |issn=0028-792X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kennedy |first=Lisa |date=2024-07-11 |title='Sing Sing' Review: Divine Interventions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/movies/sing-sing-review.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Denton |date=2024-07-16 |title=Clarence Maclin ('Sing Sing') eyes historic Oscar nomination for playing himself |url=https://www.goldderby.com/article/2024/2025-oscar-predictions-clarence-maclin-sing-sing/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=GoldDerby |language=en-US}}</ref>
Maclin was born in [[Tennessee]] and raised in in [[Mount Vernon, New York]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shrestha |first=Naman |date=2024-07-10 |title=Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin: Where is the Ex-Sing Sing Convict Now? |url=https://thecinemaholic.com/clarence-divine-eye-maclin/#:~:text=Son%20of%20Mrs.%20Mary,%20Clarence%20%E2%80%9CDivine%20Eye%E2%80%9D%20Maclin,in%20the%20city%20of%20Mount%20Vernon,%20New%20York. |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=The Cinemaholic |language=en-US}}</ref> He attended [[Mount Vernon High School (New York)|Mount Vernon High School]] and earned an associate degree in behavioral psychology from [[Mercy University]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Daniels |first=Robert |title=On The Same Level: Paul Raci, Clarence Maclin, and Sean Johnson on Sing Sing {{!}} Interviews {{!}} Roger Ebert |url=https://www.rogerebert.com/interviews/paul-raci-clarence-maclin-sean-johnson-sing-sing-interview |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=rogerebert.com |date=6 July 2024 |language=en}}</ref>

== Career ==
When he was 29, Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the [[Sing Sing Correctional Facility]] for robbery.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sherman |first=Rachel |date=2024-07-12 |title=For This Drama, Some Actors Returned to Prison by Choice |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/12/movies/sing-sing-prison-drama-colman-domingo.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref> During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the [[Rehabilitation Through the Arts]] program.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ford |first=Rebecca |date=2024-08-27 |title=From “Trouble-Prone” Prisoner to 'Sing Sing' Star |url=https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/clarence-maclin-sing-sing-star-awards-insider |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=Vanity Fair |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Hadadi |first=Roxana |date=2024-08-15 |title=Don’t Underestimate How Much Sing Sing’s Clarence Maclin Knows About Shakespeare |url=https://www.vulture.com/article/sing-sing-clarence-divine-eye-maclin-on-reliving-prison.html |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=Vulture |language=en}}</ref> Since his release, Maclin has worked as a youth counselor, creative arts specialist, and gang intervention specialist at Lincoln Hall Boys Haven in [[Somers, New York]]. He made his feature film debut in [[Sing Sing (2023 film)|''Sing Sing'']], portraying a younger version of himself. Maclin's performance has received critical acclaim.<ref>{{Cite magazine |last=Iscoe |first=Adam |date=2024-07-29 |title=How Clarence Maclin Went from Sing Sing to "Sing Sing" |url=https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/08/05/how-clarence-maclin-went-from-sing-sing-to-sing-sing |access-date=2024-08-10 |magazine=The New Yorker |language=en-US |issn=0028-792X}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Kennedy |first=Lisa |date=2024-07-11 |title='Sing Sing' Review: Divine Interventions |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/11/movies/sing-sing-review.html |access-date=2024-08-10 |work=The New York Times |language=en-US |issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Denton |date=2024-07-16 |title=Clarence Maclin ('Sing Sing') eyes historic Oscar nomination for playing himself |url=https://www.goldderby.com/article/2024/2025-oscar-predictions-clarence-maclin-sing-sing/ |access-date=2024-08-10 |website=GoldDerby |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sing Sing star opens up on power of art and playing himself in prison drama |url=https://www.radiotimes.com/movies/sing-sing-clarence-maclin-divine-eye-interview-exclusive/ |access-date=2024-09-09 |website=Radio Times |language=en-GB}}</ref>


== References ==
== References ==

Revision as of 16:26, 9 September 2024

Clarence Maclin
Born
Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesDivine Eye
EducationMercy University (AS)
Known forSing Sing (2023)

Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin is an American actor known for his role in Sing Sing.

Early life and education

Maclin was born in Tennessee and raised in in Mount Vernon, New York.[1] He attended Mount Vernon High School and earned an associate degree in behavioral psychology from Mercy University.[2]

Career

When he was 29, Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility for robbery.[3] During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program.[4][5] Since his release, Maclin has worked as a youth counselor, creative arts specialist, and gang intervention specialist at Lincoln Hall Boys Haven in Somers, New York. He made his feature film debut in Sing Sing, portraying a younger version of himself. Maclin's performance has received critical acclaim.[6][7][8][9]

References

  1. ^ Shrestha, Naman (2024-07-10). "Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin: Where is the Ex-Sing Sing Convict Now?". The Cinemaholic. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  2. ^ Daniels, Robert (6 July 2024). "On The Same Level: Paul Raci, Clarence Maclin, and Sean Johnson on Sing Sing | Interviews | Roger Ebert". rogerebert.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  3. ^ Sherman, Rachel (2024-07-12). "For This Drama, Some Actors Returned to Prison by Choice". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  4. ^ Ford, Rebecca (2024-08-27). "From "Trouble-Prone" Prisoner to 'Sing Sing' Star". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  5. ^ Hadadi, Roxana (2024-08-15). "Don't Underestimate How Much Sing Sing's Clarence Maclin Knows About Shakespeare". Vulture. Retrieved 2024-09-09.
  6. ^ Iscoe, Adam (2024-07-29). "How Clarence Maclin Went from Sing Sing to "Sing Sing"". The New Yorker. ISSN 0028-792X. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  7. ^ Kennedy, Lisa (2024-07-11). "'Sing Sing' Review: Divine Interventions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  8. ^ Davidson, Denton (2024-07-16). "Clarence Maclin ('Sing Sing') eyes historic Oscar nomination for playing himself". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  9. ^ "Sing Sing star opens up on power of art and playing himself in prison drama". Radio Times. Retrieved 2024-09-09.


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