Derek Clarke is a SAG-AFTRA eligible actor, voiceover artist, and multimedia storyteller based in New York. With a natural intensity and a sharp, grounded screen presence, Derek has landed memorable roles in acclaimed television series including Only Murders in the Building, Evil Lives Here, Gotham, Blue Bloods, and more. His on-screen work often explores themes of grit, justice, and complex masculinity-carried by a magnetic mix of vulnerability and power.
Before stepping fully in front of the camera, Derek made his mark behind it - working over a decade as a respected graphic animator, video editor, and production designer for companies like BET Networks, Adrienne Nicole Productions, and Viacom. His creative versatility has also extended into voiceover work, with high-profile spots for CBS Sports, Sony Playstation, NFL, Red Lobster, LEGO, and the NBA.
This rare blend of technical mastery and creative performance makes Derek a dynamic force in entertainment. Whether playing a doorman with secrets, a father caught in moral conflict, or a bold voice for commercial campaigns, he brings cinematic truth and passion to every role. A true artist, Derek understands his unique brand and artistic vision, crafting a new legacy in the industry as a modern-day Renaissance man - one who continues to evolve with every role and every project.
