Jamie Clayton
Biography
Jamie Clayton is an American actress and model born on January 15, 1978, in San Diego, California. Her father, Howard Clayton, worked as a criminal defense attorney, and her mother, Shelley, works as an event planner. At the age of nineteen, she relocated to New York City to pursue a career as a makeup artist. In 2010, she served as a makeup artist and co-host on the VH1 makeover show TRANSform Me. Clayton is recognized for her acting work, including starring roles as Nomi Marks in the Netflix series Sense8, Sasha Booker in the third season of Designated Survivor, and Tess Van De Berg in Showtime series The L Word: Generation Q. Additionally, she portrays Pinhead in the 2022 film Hellraiser.
Career overview
Jamie Clayton is an American actress and model born on January 15, 1978, in San Diego, California. Her father, Howard Clayton, worked as a criminal defense attorney, and her mother, Shelley, works as an event planner. At the age of nineteen, Clayton relocated to New York City to pursue a career as a makeup artist. In 2010, she served as a makeup artist and co-host on the VH1 makeover show TRANSform Me.
Transitioning into acting, Clayton gained widespread recognition for starring as Nomi Marks in the Netflix original series Sense8. Her television career also includes portraying Sasha Booker during the third season of Designated Survivor and playing Tess Van De Berg in the Showtime series The L Word: Generation Q. In addition to her television work, she expanded her film career by portraying the character Pinhead in the 2022 feature film Hellraiser.
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Full Filmography
20 titles- Blood Boys (2025) as Dr. Campbell
- Twilight of the Gods (2024) as Seid-Kona (voice)
- Hellraiser (2022) as The Priest
- Disclosure (2020) as Self - Actress
- Equal (2020) as Christine Jorgensen
- The L Word: Generation Q (2019) as Tess Van De Berg
- Roswell, New Mexico (2019) as Charlie Cameron
- The Chain (2019) as Dr. Ryan
- The Snowman (2017) as Edda
- Designated Survivor (2016) as Sasha Booker
- The Boulet Brothers' Dragula (2016) as Self - Guest Judge
- The Neon Demon (2016) as Casting Director
- Happy F*cking New Year. (2016) as Nomi Marks
- Sense8 (2015) as Nomi Marks
- Sense8: Creating the World (2015) as Nomi Marks
- BoJack Horseman (2014) as Lady in Stall (voice)
- Motive (2013) as Avery Bowman
- Hustling (2011)
- Hung (2009) as Kyla
- Re-Live: A Tale of an American Island Cheerleader as Kyra
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jamie Clayton best known for?
Jamie Clayton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Hellraiser (2022), Disclosure (2020), The L Word: Generation Q (2019), Roswell, New Mexico (2019).
When and where was Jamie Clayton born?
Jamie Clayton was born on January 15, 1978 in San Diego, California, USA.
How many credits does Jamie Clayton have?
Jamie Clayton has accumulated over 20 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2025.
What is Jamie Clayton's background in cinema and television?
Jamie Clayton is an American actress and model born on January 15, 1978, in San Diego, California. Her father, Howard Clayton, worked as a criminal defense attorney, and her mother, Shelley, works as an event planner. At the age of nineteen, she relocated to New York City to pursue a career as a makeup artist. In 2010,...