Clayton Grimm is an actor, singer, and avid traveler. He is renowned for his role in Blippi, a television series sharing educational videos for children between 2 and 6 years of age.
Early Life and Education
Clayton was born on May 10, 1996. As of May 2024, he is 28 years old. He completed high school in his hometown in 2014. The same year, he attended the New York University Tisch School of Arts, The Classical Studio, to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in Drama.
He also studied stage combat, particularly Taekwondo, Taichi, and Suzuki. His skills extend to playing the piano, flute, and guitar.
Career
Internship at Universal Orlando
In 2016, Clayton worked as an intern at Universal Orland Resort to assist in the grand opening of Skull Island: Reign of Kong. He assisted the entire team in every way he could, including running errands and participating in event planning and execution.
He also worked there as a ticket sales associate for two summers, responsible for processing transactions for the sales of park admissions media.
Acting
Clayton is a television actor known for his role as Blippi. His projects are managed by Bercy Talent Management.
During the early stages of his career, Clayton worked as a translator at Mungioli Theatricals before taking the role of Flash (Barry Allen) in the Justice League of the DC universe.
In 2019, Clayton started performing as Blippi on stage tours after taking the place of Stevin John, who played Blippi for years. Clayton's deep experience in theatrical performances helps him fit in very well into the role.
Clayton is also currently associated with Netflix's "Learn with Blippi" show, where also he portrays Blippi.
Besides Blippi, Clayton has done several other shows and films, including The Patch, Alien of Extraordinary Ability, People's Magazine Cults (Ep 203), and Ramona.
His net worth is estimated to be approximately $1.5 million.
Theater Performances
- The Mile-Long Opera (principal actor)
- St. Vincent's New Project (ensemble)
- Gross Indecency (Sir Edward Clarke)
- Moliere Et Le Theatre De L'Absurd (different roles)
- The Winter's Tale (Antigonus/Time)
- The Merchant of Venice (Antonio/Tubal)
- Interludes in Birdsong (Leo/Lead)
- Young David Copperfield (David Copperfield)
Tours
- DC Justice League (The Flash/Barry Allen)
- Blippi The Musical (Blippi)
Chess Instructor
Clayton has also been a chess instructor at Chess At Three since 2018. Chess At Three's program aims to teach children how to play and fall in love with chess and learning.
Their story-based curriculum introduces students to a unique cast of characters that are all pieces on the chess board, starring in interactive stories. This helps children understand how each chess piece moves and interacts.
Besides teaching chess, Clayton also aims to instill the value of sportsmanship in the students.
Sleep Specialist
From September 2018 to May 2019, Clayton worked at Casper's Dreamery, an experimental sleep space for commuters in Manhattan. He was then transferred to the mattress retail section as a Sleep Specialist.
Clayton was responsible for accommodating potential buyers, discussing product features, processing sales, receiving inventory, setting up community events, and maintaining the visual integrity of the store.
Personal Life
Clayton likes to keep his personal life private. While he's seen with a quirk and joyful attitude portraying Blippi on television, in real life, he is camera-shy. Nonetheless, he is active on Instagram, where he shares glimpses of his travels, career aspirations, and various other activities.
On February 9, 2022, Clayton announced his engagement to Bella Muller, a multi-talented actress, model, musician, and dancer.
Their love story culminated in a picturesque wedding at The Howey Mansion on February 29, 2024, in Florida. The couple's shared interests, including chess, theater, acting, rock climbing, and many others, solidify their bond.
Bella Muller's passion for performing arts, particularly in musical theatre, adds a vibrant dynamic to their relationship.
Social Media Links
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Instagram - @claytongrimm
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Website - Clayton Grimm