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Christian Clemenson Biography

Birth Place:
Humboldt, Iowa, United States
Profession
Actor

Fast Facts

  • Developed an interest in acting during high school and started performing in community-theater productions
  • Was a regular on the short-lived western series The Adventures of Brisco County Jr
  • from 1993 to '94
  • Worked as a character actor in film and TV for 20 years before he became well-known for his award-winning role on the ABC series Boston Legal
  • He joined the show in a recurring role, but his performance earned him a permanent place in the cast in 2007
  • Has had small roles in such films as Hannah and Her Sisters, Legal Eagles, Broadcast News, Apollo 13 and United 93

Awards

  • 2008Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Screen Actors Guild Awards-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2007Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
  • 2006Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series: winner

Relationships

  • Ernest Clemenson -- Father
  • Ruth Clemenson -- Mother