Clive Clerk
Clive Clerk was a Trinidad-born actor, dancer and painter, later known as Clive Wilson, who had a successful career as an abstract painter and interior designer. He is best known for his role as David Martin on the NBC daytime soap opera Days of Our Lives and for originating the role of Larry in the original Broadway cast of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical A Chorus Line in 1975.Clerk was born in Trinidad on October 17, 1945. He moved to Canada as a young boy and later, at the age of 17, relocated to New York City to pursue an acting career.Career
Acting and Dance
Clive Clerk's career began with the role of Wang San in the road company of Flower Drum Song and a lead part in the 1963 film The Seven Day Idol. He moved to Los Angeles, working in film and television throughout the 1960s and early 1970s. Television appearances included Days of Our Lives, The Mod Squad, I Spy, The Virginian, Combat!, and Happy Days. He also appeared in films such as Send Me No Flowers, Dear Brigitte, and Billie. In 1975, Clerk joined the original Broadway cast of A Chorus Line as Larry, the assistant director/choreographer, and also understudied the role of Zach. He received a special Theatre World award in 1976 for ensemble performance.Art and Design
After his performing career, Clerk, as Clive Wilson, became an abstract painter and interior designer. His art was exhibited in galleries, and his interior design work, including the apartment of Tom Tryon, was featured in Architectural Digest.Personal life
Clerk was in a relationship with actor and writer Tom Tryon during the 1970s. Tom was intensely private about his homosexuality and keeping it a secret from his fans and most of his family which became a major point of tension arose between them. In 1972, Clive and Tom broke up.Death
Clive Clerk died in Los Angeles, California, on June 22, 2005, at the age of 59.Filmography
Television
Film
Awards and nominations