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Clarence Maclin
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.

Background

Raised in Mount Vernon, New York, Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility for robbery.[1] During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program. Maclin also earned an associate's degree in behavioral psychology from Mercy University.[2] 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.[3][4][5]

References

  1. ^ 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.
  2. ^ Daniels, Robert. "On The Same Level: Paul Raci, Clarence Maclin, and Sean Johnson on Sing Sing | Interviews | Roger Ebert". rogerebert.com. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  3. ^ 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.
  4. ^ Kennedy, Lisa (2024-07-11). "'Sing Sing' Review: Divine Interventions". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2024-08-10.
  5. ^ Davidson, Denton (2024-07-16). "Clarence Maclin ('Sing Sing') eyes historic Oscar nomination for playing himself". GoldDerby. Retrieved 2024-08-10.