Clayton Farris

Clayton Farris

Clayton Shane Farris (born December 20, 1980, in Dallas, Texas) is an actor, writer, comedian, and content creator now based in the Silverlake neighborhood of Los Angeles . After moving to LA during the 2008 recession, he leveraged a background in improvisation—from training at The Groundlings and the Meisner technique at BGB Studio—to build a career spanning national commercials, TV drama roles, web series, and thriving social‑media content. On-screen, Farris has appeared in series like American Horror Story, Grey’s Anatomy, Scream Queens, 9‑1‑1, Seal Team, All Rise, and Game Shakers; he also worked behind the camera as an assistant director on American Horror Story and had a role in the 2024 film MaXXXine. As a digital creator, he amassed a following on Vine—earning a 2017 Shorty Award nomination for “Viner of the Year”—and now has hundreds of millions of views across platforms including Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube. In addition to his screen work, Farris explores theatrical and musical projects, such as starring in the 2015 Hollywood Fringe hit Max and Elsa, directing short films like Wedding Dance, and hosting the MUSI‑CAL cabaret series in Hollywood . Known for his relatable, absurdist comedy and consistent self‑produced content, Clayton Farris continues to flourish wherever his creative ambitions lead.

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