Clarence is a masculine given name. Notable people with the name include: *

Clarence 13X Clarence 13X, also known as Allah the Father (born Clarence Edward Smith) (February 22, 1928 – June 13, 1969), was an American religious leader and the founder of the Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the ''Nation of Gods and Eart ...

(1928–1969), American religious leader and the founder of the

Five-Percent Nation The Five-Percent Nation, sometimes referred to as the Nation of Gods and Earths (NGE/NOGE) or the Five Percenters, is an Black nationalism, Afro-American Nationalist movement influenced by the Nation of Islam founded in 1964 in the Harlem secti ...

* Clarence Acuña (born 1975), Chilean professional footballer *

Clarence Applegran Clarence O. Applegran (November 6, 1893 – May 6, 1960) was an American basketball coach. He was the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats men's basketball team of the University of Kentucky in 1924–1925, and compiled a 13–8 record. ...

(1893–1960), American football player and basketball coach *

Clarence Ashley Clarence "Tom" Ashley (born Clarence Earl McCurry; September 29, 1895 – June 2, 1967) was an American musician and singer, who played the clawhammer banjo and the guitar. He began performing at medicine shows in the Appalachia, Southern Appalac ...

(1895–1967), American musician and singer *

Clarence Avant Clarence Alexander Avant (February 25, 1931 – August 13, 2023) was a prominent American music executive and film producer. Originating from Climax, North Carolina, Avant began his professional journey in the 1950s, managing Teddy P's Lounge ...

(1931–2023), American music executive and film producer * Clarence Albert Bacote (1906–1981), American historian and activist * Clarence Bailey (1963–2006), American football player * Clarence Bamberger (1886–1984), American mining executive, politician and philanthropist *

Clarence Barlow Clarence Albertson Barlow (also Klarenz; 27 December 1945 – 29 June 2023) was a British composer of classical and electroacoustic works. He was an academic teacher internationally, at the Royal Conservatory of The Hague from 1990 and at the ...

(1945–2023), British composer * Clarence W. Barron (1855–1928), American financial editor and publisher who founded Barron's Magazine * Clarence Beavers (1921–2017), American United States Army sergeant and paratrooper *

Clarence Birdseye Clarence Birdseye (December 9, 1886 – October 7, 1956) was an American inventor, entrepreneur, and naturalist, considered the founder of the modern frozen food industry. He founded the frozen food company Birds Eye. Among his inventions during ...

(1886–1956), pioneer of frozen food * Clarence Brown (disambiguation), several people * Clarence Sinclair Bull (1896–June 8, 1979), American portrait photographer *

Clarence Burton Clarence Forrest Burton (May 10, 1882 – December 2, 1933) was an American silent film actor. Biography Burton was born in Fort Lyon, in Benton County, Missouri and started in show business at the age of 5, playing stock and musical comedy ...

(1882–1933), American actor * Clarence G. Burton (1886–1982), American politician * Clarence M. Burton (1853–1932), American lawyer, businessman, historian and philanthropist *

Clarence Campbell Clarence Sutherland Campbell, (July 9, 1905 – June 24, 1984) was a Canadian ice hockey executive, referee, and soldier. He refereed in the National Hockey League (NHL) during the 1930s, served in the Canadian Army during World War II, then s ...

(1905–1984), Canadian ice hockey executive, referee, and soldier * Clarence Thomas Campbell (1843–1922), Canadian physician, historian and politician *

Clarence Cannon Clarence Andrew Cannon (April 11, 1879 – May 12, 1964) was a Democratic Congressman from Missouri serving from 1923 until his death in Washington, D.C. in 1964. He was a notable parliamentarian and chaired the U.S. House Committee on Appropr ...

(1879–1964), American politician *

Clarence Carnes Clarence Victor Carnes (January 14, 1927 – October 3, 1988), known as The Choctaw Kid, was a Choctaw man best known as the youngest inmate incarcerated at Alcatraz and for his participation in the bloody escape attempt known as the " Battle ...

(1927–1988), American fugitive *

Clarence Carter Clarence George Carter (born January 14, 1936) is an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer. His most successful songs include "Slip Away (Clarence Carter song), Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches (Ch ...

(born 1936), blind US soul singer and musician * Clarence Holbrook Carter (1904–2000), US painter *

Clarence Clemons Clarence Anicholas Clemons Jr. (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011), also known as The Big Man, was an American saxophonist. From 1972 until his death in 2011, he was the saxophonist for Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band. Clemons rel ...

(1942–2011), American musician, saxophonist for the E Street Band *

Clarence Cummings Clarence Cummings Jr. (also known as CJ Cummings) (born 6 June 2000) is an American Olympic weightlifter. He is a two-time Youth Pan-American champion, Junior Pan-American champion, two-time Pan-American Champion, two-time IWF Youth World champ ...

(born 2000), American Olympic weightlifter * Clarence Dart (1920–2012), American World War II fighter pilot and member of the

Tuskegee Airmen The Tuskegee Airmen were a group of primarily African American military pilots (fighter and bomber) and airmen who fought in World War II. They formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Fighter Group, 477th Bombardment Group (Medium) of th ...

Clarence Delgado Clarence William Verzosa Delgado (born December 15, 2004) is a Filipino teen actor. He was discovered by Star Circle Quest 2011 where he won as The Male Winner. He had appeared in '' Goin' Bulilit'' and '' Way Back Home''. He transferred to GMA ...

(born 2004), Filipino teen actor *

Clarence DeMar Clarence Harrison DeMar (June 7, 1888 – June 11, 1958) was a U.S. marathoner, winner of seven Boston Marathons, and Bronze medalist at the 1924 Paris Olympics. He was known by the nickname "Mr. DeMarathon." Biography DeMar was born in Madei ...

(1888–1958), American marathoner *

Clarence Dill Clarence Cleveland Dill (September 21, 1884January 14, 1978) was an American politician from the state of Washington. A Democrat, he was elected to two terms each in both houses of Congress. Early years Dill was born in Fredericktown, Ohi ...

(1884–1978), American politician * Clarence Dixon (1955–2022), American murderer *

Clarence Darrow Clarence Seward Darrow (; April 18, 1857 – March 13, 1938) was an American lawyer who became famous in the 19th century for high-profile representations of trade union causes, and in the 20th century for several criminal matters, including the ...

(1857–1938), American lawyer *

Clarence Day Clarence Shepard Day Jr. (November 18, 1874 – December 28, 1935) was an American author and cartoonist, best known for his 1935 work '' Life with Father''. Early life and family background Day was born in New York City to Lavinia (née Sto ...

(1874–1935), American author and cartoonist *

Clarence Dillon Clarence Dillon (born Clarence Lapowski; September 27, 1882 – April 14, 1979) was an American financier, and namesake of Dillon, Read & Co., an investment bank. In 1957, Fortune Magazine listed Dillon as one of the richest men in the United Stat ...

(1882–1979), American financier and businessman * Clarence Ransom Edwards (1859–1931), American general * Clarence Edwards (1933–1993), American blues musician *

Clarence Elkins Clarence Arnold Elkins Sr. (born January 19, 1963) is an American man who was wrongfully convicted of the 1998 rape and murder of his mother-in-law, Judith Johnson, and the rape and assault of his wife's niece, Brooke Sutton. He was convicted s ...

(born 1963), American man who was wrongfully convicted of murder *

Clarence Fok Clarence Fok Yiu-leung (; 1960 – 1 February 2024) was a Hong Kong film director and actor. He was perhaps best known for directing the international cult classic '' Naked Killer'' (1992). Life and career Fok was born in 1960 in Hong Kong. H ...

, Hong Kong-Canadian film director and actor *

Clarence Gaines Clarence Edward "Big House" Gaines Sr. (May 21, 1923 – April 18, 2005) was an American college men's basketball coach with a 47-year coaching career at Winston-Salem State University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Among his numerous honors ...

(1923–2005), American college basketball player and coach * Clarence Gillis (1895–1960), Canadian politician *

Clarence Gilyard Clarence Darnell Gilyard Jr. (December 24, 1955 – November 28, 2022) was an American actor. He was best known to television audiences for his roles as private investigator Conrad McMasters on the legal drama series '' Matlock ''(1986–95) an ...

(1955–2022), American university professor, actor and author *

Clarence Goodson Clarence Edgar Goodson IV (born May 17, 1982) is an American former soccer player who played as a defender. Youth career Born in Alexandria, Virginia, Goodson attended Annandale High School his freshman and sophomore seasons before moving to ...

(born 1982), US footballer * Clarence Henry (boxer) (1926–1999), American boxer *

Clarence "Frogman" Henry Clarence Henry II (March 19, 1937 – April 7, 2024), known as Clarence "Frogman" Henry, was an American rhythm and blues singer and pianist, best known for his hits " Ain't Got No Home" (1956) and "(I Don't Know Why) But I Do" (1961). Life a ...

(born 1937), American rhythm and blues singer and pianist * Clarence Z. Hubbell (1869–1953), American architect * Clarence Janecek (1911–1990), NFL player *

Clarence Jey Clarence Ranjith Jeyaretnam, known professionally as Clarence Jey, is a Sri Lankan born American record producer and songwriter. He co-founded ARK Music Factory with record producer Patrice Wilson in 2010. The label signed American singer Rebecca ...

, American record producer * Clarence Johnson (1910–1990), US aeronautical engineer *

Clarence King Clarence Rivers King (January 6, 1842 – December 24, 1901) was an American geologist, mountaineer, and author. He was the first director of the United States Geological Survey from 1879 to 1881. Nominated by Republican President Rutherford B. ...

(1842–1901), American geologist, mountaineer, and author * Clarence Kolster (1895–1972), American film editor * Clarence Lam (born 1980), American politician and physician who has served in the Maryland Senate representing the 12th district since 2019 * Clarence F. Leary (1894–1918), American officer in the United States Navy during World War I * Clarence P. LeMire (1886–1961), judge of the United States Tax Court * Clarence Long (1908–1994), American politician *

Clarence Lung Clarence Lung (1914–1993) was a film and television actor. He appeared in films such as '' Dragon Seed'', '' Song of the Sarong'', ''Experiment in Terror'', ''Prisoner Of War'', ''Operation Petticoat'', ''China'' and '' The Hundred Days of the ...

(1914–1993), American actor * Clarence Mackay (1874–1938), American financier and philanthropist * Clarence D. Martin (1886–1955), 11th Governor of the state of Washington * Clarence R. Martin (1886–1972), Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court * Clarence Edward Mathias (1876–1935), US Sergeant major, Medal of Honor recipient * Clarence McNair (born 1977), American writer and entrepreneur *

Clarence Mitchell Jr. Clarence Maurice Mitchell Jr. (March 8, 1911 – March 18, 1984) was an American Civil rights movement, civil rights activism, activist and was the chief lobbyist for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, NAACP for nearly ...

(1911-1984), an American civil rights activist and chief lobbyist for the NAACP for nearly 30 years * Clarence Mitchell III (1939-2012), an American politician and son of Clarence Mitchell Jr. * Clarence Mitchell IV (born 1962), an American radio cohost of The C4 And Bryan Nehman Show, former American politician, son of Clarence Mitchell III, and grandson of Clarence Mitchell Jr. * Clarence Moore (disambiguation), several people *

Clarence Morley Clarence Joseph Morley (February 9, 1869 – November 15, 1948) was the 24th Governor of Colorado from 1925 to 1927, serving one two-year term. He was a Republican. Before becoming governor he was a judge in Denver, Colorado. He was a member of ...

(1869–1948), American politician * Clarence E. Mulford (1883–1956), American writer *

Clarence Nash Clarence Charles "Ducky" Nash (December 7, 1904 – February 20, 1985) was an American voice actor and impressionist. He is best remembered as the original voice of the Disney cartoon character Donald Duck. He was born in the rural community of W ...

(1904–1985), American voice actor *

Clarence Charles Newcomer Clarence Charles Newcomer (January 18, 1923 – August 22, 2005) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania for more than 33 years. Education and career Newcomer was born in M ...

(1923–2005), US District Judge of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania * Clarence Paul Oliver (1898–1991), American geneticist *

Clarence Page Clarence Page (born June 2, 1947) is an American journalist, syndicated columnist, and senior member of the ''Chicago Tribune'' editorial board. Early years Page was born in Dayton, Ohio, and attended Middletown High School in Middletown where ...

(born 1947), American journalist *

Clarence Perry Clarence Arthur Perry (March 4, 1872 – September 6, 1944) was an American urban planner, sociologist, author, and educator. Perry devised the neighbourhood unit plan, a residential community scheme disseminated through the Regional Plan of New ...

(1872–1944), American urban planner, sociologist, author, and educator * Clarence J. Roberts (1873–1931), Justice of the New Mexico Supreme Court * Clarence Ryan, Australian actor * Clarence Sasser (1947–2024), American soldier and recipient of the

Medal of Honor The Medal of Honor (MOH) is the United States Armed Forces' highest Awards and decorations of the United States Armed Forces, military decoration and is awarded to recognize American United States Army, soldiers, United States Navy, sailors, Un ...

Clarence Saunders (athlete) Clarence Nicholas Saunders (born 14 September 1963) is a retired Bermuda, Bermudian high jumper. He won a bronze medal at the 1982 Commonwealth Games and finished fifth at the 1988 Summer Olympics. Competing for the Boston University Terriers t ...

, Bermudian high jumper *

Clarence Saunders (grocer) Clarence Saunders (August 9, 1881 – October 14, 1953) was an American grocer who first developed the modern retail sales model of self service. His ideas have had a massive influence on the development of the modern supermarket. Saunders work ...

, US American retailer, pioneer of supermarkets * Clarence Scharbauer (1879–1942), American rancher * Clarence Schmalz (1916–1981), Canadian ice hockey administrator *

Clarence Seedorf Clarence Clyde Seedorf (; born 1 April 1976) is a Dutch former professional Association football, football manager and player. He is regarded by many as one of the greatest midfielders of all time. He is currently working primarily remotely as ...

(born 1976), Dutch footballer * Clarence Smith (disambiguation), several people * Clarence A. Southerland (1889–1973), Chief Justice of the Delaware Supreme Court * Clarence Stoner (1901–1994), American politician from Pennsylvania * Clarence Swensen (1917–2009), American actor *

Clarence Thomas Clarence Thomas (born June 23, 1948) is an American lawyer and jurist who has served since 1991 as an associate justice of the Supreme Court of the United States. President George H. W. Bush nominated him to succeed Thurgood Marshall. Afte ...

, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States * Clarence L. Townes Jr. (1928–2017), American businessperson, politician, civic activist * Clarence J. A. Turner (1893–1957), American jockey * Clarence W. Turner (1866–1939), American lawyer and politician *

Clarence Watters Clarence Everett Watters American Guild of Organists, FAGO Master of Music, MMus (February 26, 1902 − July 26, 1986) was an American organist, choirmaster and teacher who specialized in the works of Johann Sebastian Bach as well as 19th and 20th c ...

(1902−1986), American organist * Clarence N. Weems Jr., American scholar and military officer *

Clarence White Clarence White (born Clarence Joseph LeBlanc; June 7, 1944 – July 15, 1973) was an American bluegrass and country guitarist and singer. He is best known as a member of the bluegrass ensemble the Kentucky Colonels and the rock band the Byrds ...

(1944–1973), American guitarist and singer * Clarence Cameron White (1880–1960), American composer *

Clarence Hudson White Clarence Hudson White (April 8, 1871 – July 8, 1925) was an American photographer, teacher and a founding member of the Photo-Secession movement. He grew up in small towns in Ohio, where his primary influences were his family and the social lif ...

(1871–1925), American photographer *

Clarence Whitehill Clarence Eugene Whitehill (November 5, 1871 - December 19, 1932) was a leading American bass-baritone who sang at the Metropolitan Opera from 1915 to 1932. He sang on both sides of the Atlantic and is remembered for his association with the musi ...

(1871–1932), American opera singer *

Clarence Wijewardena Vithana Kuruppu Arachchilage Clarence Arthur Somasinghe Wijewardena Justice of the peace#Sri Lanka, JP (, ; 3 August 1943 – 13 December 1996), known professionally as Clarence Wijewardena, was a Sri Lankan singer, composer and musician. Consi ...

, Sri Lankan guitarist and vocalist *

Clarence Williams III Clarence Williams III (August 21, 1939 – June 4, 2021) was an American actor. He played the character of Linc Hayes in the police television series ''The Mod Squad'' from 1968 to 1973. He also appeared in films such as '' Purple Rain'', '' 52 P ...

(1939–2021), American actor * Clarence Wiseman, Canadian clergy, tenth general of

The Salvation Army The Salvation Army (TSA) is a Protestantism, Protestant Christian church and an international charitable organisation headquartered in London, England. It is aligned with the Wesleyan-Holiness movement. The organisation reports a worldwide m ...

Clarence Zener Clarence Melvin Zener ( ; December 1, 1905 – July 2, 1993) was an American physicist who in 1934 was the first to describe the property concerning the breakdown of electrical insulators. These findings were later exploited by Bell Labs in the ...

(1905–1993), American physicist

In fiction

Clarence Odbody Clarence Odbody, also spelled Clarence Oddbody, (born May 1653, died 1745) is a guardian angel character in Frank Capra Frank Russell Capra (born Francesco Rosario Capra; May 18, 1897 – September 3, 1991) was an Italian-American film ...

, a guardian angel from the 1946 film ''It's a Wonderful Life'' * Lumpy Rutherford, a recurring character in ''

Leave It to Beaver ''Leave It to Beaver'' is an American television sitcom that follows the misadventures of a suburban boy, his family and his friends. It starred Barbara Billingsley, Hugh Beaumont, Tony Dow and Jerry Mathers. CBS first broadcast the show ...

'', an American TV series * Clarence Wendle, the titular character in the Cartoon Network TV show '' Clarence'' * The title character of '' Clarence'', a 1988 British TV series, portrayed by

Ronnie Barker Ronald William George Barker (25 September 1929 – 3 October 2005) was an English actor, comedian and writer. He was known for roles in British comedy television series such as ''Porridge (1974 TV series), Porridge'', ''The Two Ronnies'', ...

* Clarence (Razor) Callahan, the main antagonist in the 2005 video game '' Need for Speed: Most Wanted'' * Clarence, a wise and

virtuous A virtue () is a trait of excellence, including traits that may be moral, social, or intellectual. The cultivation and refinement of virtue is held to be the "good of humanity" and thus is valued as an end purpose of life or a foundational pri ...

orangutan Orangutans are great apes native to the rainforests of Indonesia and Malaysia. They are now found only in parts of Borneo and Sumatra, but during the Pleistocene they ranged throughout Southeast Asia and South China. Classified in the genus ...

who acts as adviser to the

chimpanzee The chimpanzee (; ''Pan troglodytes''), also simply known as the chimp, is a species of Hominidae, great ape native to the forests and savannahs of tropical Africa. It has four confirmed subspecies and a fifth proposed one. When its close rel ...

leader Khan on the 2017

video game A video game or computer game is an electronic game that involves interaction with a user interface or input device (such as a joystick, game controller, controller, computer keyboard, keyboard, or motion sensing device) to generate visual fe ...

'' Planet of the Apes: Last Frontier''. * Clarence Bailey, a.k.a Chief, a recurring character in the comic book series

Dog Man ''Dog Man'' is a children's graphic novel series by American author and illustrator Dav Pilkey. A spinoff and story within a story of Pilkey's ''Captain Underpants'' series, ''Dog Man'' revolves around the adventures of the titular character, ...

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