Hunter Clowdus


Hunter Clowdus is an American actor best known for his role as JJ Parker in The CW series All American.

Early life and education

Clowdus was born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and also grew up in nearby Ringgold, Georgia. Following his graduation from David Brainerd Christian School, Clowdus attended the University of Alabama and Chattanooga State Community College for one year.

Career

In 2012, Clowdus worked as a bat boy for the Chattanooga Lookouts. During this time, Clowdus was cast for a role as a Los Angeles Dodgers bat boy in the film 42, a biopic about Jackie Robinson. Later that year, Clowdus booked a small role on two episodes of Teen Wolf, which led him to pursue acting full time. In 2013, Clowdus had uncredited roles in and The Hunger Games: Catching Fire, The Internship, and We Are Men. That same year, he also appeared in an episode of Tattoo Nightmares as "Frat President." Clowdus had an uncredited role as a lifeguard in La La Land in 2016.
In 2018, Clowdus was cast as JJ Parker for a recurring role in The CW series All American. On October 4, 2021, Clowdus' character was upgraded to a main role in season four of the series. Clowdus exited the series at the end of season five, after his character's storyline had "organically wrapped." Clowdus later stated that he did not want to leave the show at the time.
In 2019, Clowdus began streaming on Twitch. Eventually, this led Clowdus to create an athleisure clothing line, Clowdus Clothing. That same year, Clowdus had a role as Chris Walker on Bennett's War and an uncredited role in Isn't It Romantic.
In December 2024, Clowdus announced that he had joined the United States Army.

Personal life

Clowdus is a Christian. During his time filming All American, he resided in Los Angeles.

Filmography

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2012Teen WolfBartender #22 episodes
2013We Are MenCarter's groomsman 1 episode
2013Tattoo NightmaresFrat President1 episode
2013Beauty Queen MurdersRicky Rush1 episode
2014MistressesBartender 1 episode
2015The 702Zach1 episode
2016Rizzoli & IslesMax1 episode
2016BrokenSeaton2 episodes
2017American VandalVan Delorey2 episodes
2018–2023All AmericanJJ ParkerMain role