Clay Aiken
Acting Born Nov 30, 1978 Raleigh, North Carolina, USA 43 credits
Biography
Clay Aiken works in acting. Born November 30, 1978 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA. Archytele tracks 43 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
American Idol Official Podcast
The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade
SherriThe Wheel
Name That TuneFor Real: The Story of Reality TV
The Kelly Clarkson Show
American Idol
Sharknado 5: Global SwarmingSandy Wexler
The $100,000 Pyramid
Celebrity Family FeudThe Runner-Up
Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You!
Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenDrop Dead Diva
Phineas and Ferb
30 RockThe Megan Mullally ShowThe Megan Mullally Show
The OfficeThe Tyra Banks ShowDear SantaAmerican Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4
On Air with Ryan SeacrestAFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the MoviesA Clay Aiken Christmas
Real Time with Bill MaherJimmy Kimmel Live!America's Next Top ModelCanadian IdolWalt Disney World Christmas Day Parade
American IdolAmerican IdolAmerican IdolAmerican Idol
Scrubs
Ed
The Early Show
The View
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
LIVE with Kelly and Mark
Saturday Night Live
Full Filmography
43 titles- American Idol Official Podcast (2026) as Self - Guest
- The 92nd Annual Hollywood Christmas Parade (2024)
- Sherri (2022) as Self - Guest
- The Wheel (2022) as Self - Expert
- Name That Tune (2021) as Self - Contestant
- For Real: The Story of Reality TV (2021) as Self
- The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019) as Self
- American Idol (2018) as Self - Performer
- Sharknado 5: Global Swarming (2017) as Llewelyn
- Sandy Wexler (2017) as New Ugly Duckling
- The $100,000 Pyramid (2016) as Self
- Celebrity Family Feud (2015) as Self - Contestant
- The Runner-Up (2015) as Himself
- Phineas and Ferb: Summer Belongs to You! (2010) as Clay Aiken (voice)
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Tyler Callahan
- Phineas and Ferb (2007)
- 30 Rock (2006) as Clay Aiken
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Guest
- The Megan Mullally Show (2006) as Self - Musical Guest
- The Office (2005) as Clay Aiken
- The Tyra Banks Show (2005)
- Dear Santa (2005) as Self
- American Idol: The Best of Seasons 1-4 (2005) as Self - Contestant (archive footage)
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self - Performer
- AFI's 100 Years... 100 Songs: America's Greatest Music in the Movies (2004) as Self
- A Clay Aiken Christmas (2004)
- Real Time with Bill Maher (2003) as Self
- Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003) as Self
- America's Next Top Model (2003) as Self - Guest
- Canadian Idol (2003) as Self - Guest
- Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade (2003) as Self
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest Host
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Audience Member
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Guest
- American Idol (2002) as Self - Contestant
- Scrubs (2001) as Kenny
- Ed (2000) as Self
- The Early Show (1999) as Self
- The View (1997) as Self
- The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992) as Self
- LIVE with Kelly and Mark (1988)
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self - Musical Guest
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Clay Aiken best known for?
Clay Aiken is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Ninja Cadets (1996), Sherri (2022), Name That Tune (2021), The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019).
When and where was Clay Aiken born?
Clay Aiken was born on November 30, 1978 in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA.
How many credits does Clay Aiken have?
Clay Aiken has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1975 to 2026.
What is Clay Aiken's background in cinema and television?
Clayton Holmes Aiken is an American singer, television personality, actor and political activist. Aiken finished second place on the second season of American Idol in 2003, and his debut album, Measure of a Man, went multi-platinum.
Clay Aiken by the numbers
43credits
9films
34TV series
1975–2026active years
Age in their best-rated roles
- On Air with Ryan Seacrest (2004) as Self - Performer — aged about 25
- The Office (2005) as Clay Aiken — aged about 26
- Scrubs (2001) as Kenny — aged about 22
- Phineas and Ferb (2007) — aged about 28
- Drop Dead Diva (2009) as Tyler Callahan — aged about 30
- Ed (2000) as Self — aged about 21
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