Clark Duke Biography: Age, Net Worth, The Office, Girlfriend, Movies & TV Shows

Clark Duke Biography: Age, Net Worth, The Office, Girlfriend, Movies & TV Shows

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Clark Duke is an American actor, comedian, director, and writer, recognized for his roles in The Office, Kick-Ass, and Hot Tub Time Machine.

His early start as a child actor and later work in both acting and directing have made him a versatile figure in entertainment.

Profile

  • Full Name: Clark Bailey Duke
  • Stage Name: Clark Duke
  • Born: May 5, 1985
  • Age: 40 years old
  • Birthplace: Hot Springs, Arkansas, United States
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: American Actor, Comedian, Director, Writer, and Producer
  • Height: 5 feet 6
  • Parents: Angela Duke (mother), and Ronnie Duke (father)
  • Siblings: Chandler Duke (younger brother)
  • Girlfriend: Cody Kennedy (actress, since circa 2019)
  • Children: None
  • Relationship: Dating
  • Net Worth: $1 million to $5 million

Early Life and Education

Clark Bailey Duke was born on May 5, 1985, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, to Angela and Ronnie Duke. Raised in nearby Glenwood, Arkansas, in a Baptist household, he showed an early aptitude for acting, appearing in commercials for brands like Toyota and Kellogg’s by age five.

He grew up with a younger brother, Chandler Duke, a writer. Clark attended Centerpoint High School, graduating in 2002, and briefly stepped away from acting to focus on education.

He later studied filmmaking at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, where he created the web series Clark and Michael as his thesis project with friend Michael Cera. His early exposure to show business and Baptist upbringing shaped his disciplined yet creative approach to his career.

Career

Duke’s acting career began at age five with a role in the 1991 TV pilot Esme’s Little Nap alongside Debbie Reynolds, followed by a regular role as Elliot Hartman in Hearts Afire (1992–1995) with John Ritter and Billy Bob Thornton. After high school, he returned to acting with guest roles in CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2004) and Campus Ladies (2006).

In 2006, he co-created, wrote, directed, and starred in the web series Clark and Michael with Michael Cera, gaining online attention.

His breakthrough came with the role of Dale Kettlewell in Greek (2007–2011), followed by film roles in Superbad (2007, as Party Teenager #1), Sex Drive (2008), Kick-Ass (2010), and Hot Tub Time Machine (2010). He played Clark Green in The Office (2012–2013) and Eddie Murphy’s assistant in A Thousand Words (2012).

Duke voiced Thunk in The Croods (2013) and The Croods: A New Age (2020) and appeared in Bad Moms (2016), The Last Movie Star (2017), and I’m Dying Up Here (2017–2018). In 2020, he made his directorial debut with Arkansas, a crime drama he also co-wrote and starred in, alongside Liam Hemsworth and Vince Vaughn.

He has also appeared in music videos like Kid Cudi’s Erase Me (2010) and The Soft Pack’s Answer to Yourself (2009). Recent roles include Young Rock (2021) and Veronica Mars (2019).

Awards and Nominations

  • Young Artist Awards: • 1993: Nominated for Outstanding Actor Under Ten in a Television Series for Hearts Afire.
  • Screen Actors Guild Awards: • 2013: Nominated for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for The Office.
  • Behind the Voice Actors Awards: • 2014: Nominated for Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film for The Croods. Note: Awards reflect ensemble nominations, with no individual wins documented.

Social Media

  • Instagram Handle: @clarkduke
  • Twitter Handle: @Clark_Duke

Personal Life

Clark Duke resides in Los Angeles, California, and is in a relationship with actress Cody Kennedy, known for roles in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia and Dollface. The couple has been dating since around 2019, often sharing moments on Instagram, though Duke keeps his personal life private.

He was previously rumored to have dated actresses Amanda Crew and Katie Post, but these were unconfirmed or clarified as friendships. Duke has never been married and has no children.

Of English, Irish, Scottish, German, Swiss-German, and Welsh descent, he was raised Baptist but does not publicly discuss his current religious views.

An avid wrestling fan, he frequently attends Southern California Federation Pro Wrestling Guerrilla events. Duke is also a collector of vintage video games and consoles, particularly classic Nintendo games. He maintains a close friendship with Michael Cera, with whom he collaborated on Clark and Michael.

Fans on X praise his comedic roles and directorial work in Arkansas, with some noting his under-the-radar charm. No major controversies are associated with him.

Filmography

  • Superbad (2007) – Party Teenager #1
  • Sex Drive (2008) – Lance
  • Kick-Ass (2010) – Marty
  • Hot Tub Time Machine (2010) – Jacob
  • A Thousand Words (2012) – Aaron Wiseberger
  • The Croods (2013) – Thunk (voice)
  • Kick-Ass 2 (2013) – Marty
  • Bad Moms (2016) – Dale Kipler
  • The Last Movie Star (2017) – Doug
  • Song of Back and Neck (2018) – Carter
  • Arkansas (2020) – Swin Horn (also director, writer, producer)
  • The Croods: A New Age (2020) – Thunk (voice)
  • TV (Selected):Hearts Afire (1992–1995) – Elliot HartmanCSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2004) – Frat Boy • Clark and Michael (2006) – Clark (also co-creator, writer, director) • Greek (2007–2011) – Dale KettlewellThe Office (2012–2013) – Clark GreenRobot Chicken (2014) – Various voices • Workaholics (2015) – Guest role • I’m Dying Up Here (2017–2018) – Ron ShackVeronica Mars (2019) – Guest role • Young Rock (2021) – Guest role

Net Worth

Clark Duke’s net worth is estimated at $1 million to $5 million. His wealth comes from acting in The Office, Kick-Ass, Hot Tub Time Machine, and Greek, as well as directing and producing Arkansas. Additional income includes voice work in The Croods and music video appearances.


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