Do you have questions for Clayne Crawford?
Clayne has agreed to answer fan questions so here’s your opportunity to ask! I don’t have all the details yet about how he’ll answer (video? on here? etc) but I will post when I know. Please keep your questions respectful. If we deem the question to be intrusive on his personal life, we’ll contact you but will not forward the question to him. So keep it clean folks and let them roll! Make sure to include your email address. It won’t show on the post but I will see it from the admin page. Otherwise I won’t be able to let you know how he’s going to answer!
Also, for anyone following @claynecrawford on Twitter – its not really him. That person hasn’t tweeted anything yet anyway but just wanted to let you know that its not him. He also said he doesn’t have a Facebook page. A far as I know there is only one ‘fan’ one in addition to ours and she states that it IS a fan & doesn’t claim to be him but if you see someone claiming to be him, its a fake.
Title: A Fighting Season {Movie} 
Title: Warrior Road {Movie} 
Title: Graceland {TV} 
Title: While We Were {Movie} 
Title: Skum Rocks {Movie} 
Title: Rectify {TV} 
Title: The Baytown Outlaws {Movie}
Title: Justified {TV} 
Title: Leverage {TV}
How different was it returning to ‘Leverage’ in “The Last Dam Job” compared to appearing in “The First David Job?” And what are the odds you’ll be back again (asked hopefully)?
Also, I loved “disliking” Lance on Justified. I only wish you’d been in more episodes so that I could have disliked him longer. What was your favorite scene to film for ‘Justified’, and why?
First leverage was Kane and I wrestling all day. Second leverage was Kane and I being Kane and I. 2nd ep was hands down Best of the two.
Justified- bathroom scene was fun, but first scene in the infirmary was awesome.
Great show!
Would you be up for attending a UK Leverage convention this November called Con-2, we would love to have you there!
Also what can you tell us about your role in Baytown Disco?
The UK in Nov…I could be up for that.
Baytown = Fun ride!
Hi Clayne, thanks for doing this! Any chance of you going back to “The Glades” for Season 3 to play Ray again? (Love him!) Also what do you think your favorite role has been so far (if you have a favorite that is)?
Don’t think I’ll go back to the Glades. Wasn’t a fan.
My role in Baytown was the most fun I’ve ever had with clothes on
We laughed ALL day everyday!!
I love your range of emotion in all the roles you’ve played though you tend to play the bad guy or the not so good guy quite often it’s very enjoyable to watch. Do you gravitate to these roles intentionally? Would you ever consider acting in anything science fiction or medieval fantasy related?
Certainly the “bad guys” are, I fell, more layered. Interesting. They usually experience the most change throughout the story. I find the flawed characters have limitless possibilities.
Love Scifi
How did you and Christian Kane meet?
The after party for the premiere of A walk to remember. Riley Smith introduced us… I think. After that it was all down hill
Hi, Clayne. I’ve seen several tats on your body. Are they all real & what do they mean?
Also, I LOVE you & CK in Leverage, especially in the Last Dam Job. Please tell me you’ll return in Season 5!
All tats are mine. Personal. My scrap book.
We are trying to make season 5 work. We’ll see.
Always fun working with those guys.
What got you into acting? What type do you like doing best out of TV, Movies or shorts? I absolutley loved The Perfect Host and everything else I’ve gladly discovered thanks to the FYCC site.
I got into acting because I had bulls**ted my way through life, thought id try and make a living @ it. Then i feel in love with the process and execution of film making.
I usually choose my jobs based on the characters, rarely is the medium a deciding factor.
Thank you. I enjoyed shooting the perfect host. David was so wonderful, it was one of those dream jobs. Rare.
What languages and extra skills do you have listed on your CV?
Forgive me, not sure what CV stands for
Unfortunately I only speak English and not that well. I do have Rosetta stone (Spanish) and do plan on downloading it soon.
Skills – I’m a man of many useless skills. Non of which warrent mentioning.
Which would you prefer your next role to be in movie or tv?
My nxt role is tv and I’m extremely excited. AMC and Sundance…gonna be the best of both worlds. Great writing and it’s a regular gig. Hopefully.
good luck and thanks for taking the time to answer!
Yay! Glad to see you dive right in
Of course I have lots of questions but I’ll try to limit them.
~ What is a current TV show you’d like to guest star or get a regular role on?
~ Have you traveled a lot to film? What is your favorite place to visit (for business or pleasure) and what other places do you really want to go?
~ Who have you acted with that had you starstruck a bit (or a lot)? And which actors/actresses have you learned the most from?
~ Is it frustrating to do a lot of independent films that might not be released for years after you’re finished filming? Any news on the release dates of Kingshighway and Brooklyn to Manhattan?
A couple of years ago, I saw an interview you did during the Steel City premier and you were so funny, me and my friends were tweeting lines from it back and forth on twitter for weeks. LOL We still laugh about Martha Stewart & the wasabi wings and the watchband with no watch – ‘story of my life – can, no can opener; kool-aid, no sugar’ Also your short videos you did with Ross – nuts!
Understand that steelcity premiere was in las Vegas… Maybe that explains the interview.
I had way 2 much fun. Obviously.
Ross is a smart guy. He’s given me an opportunity to really stretch my wings as an actor, comedically.
Indie film is challenging for many reasons, but wonderful @ the same time. It was my “acting college”. Brooklyn nor Kings will ever see the light of day. Politics, producers and lawsuits. Boo
Andre Braugher (spelling could be wrong) is my acting hero. His stillness inspires me. Love working with that man. Jamie Brown – Badass actress.
Lots of traveling. New Orleans and NY. I’m a food guy so – those city’s rock my core.
Thousands of places I hope to visit! I work so I can eat well and travel.
Boardwalk empire is the show I want to work on. Huge fan.
Thank you again for all you’ve done. I’m genuinely impressed and flattered.
Best
Clayne
Yeah it looks like you had fun
Nothing wrong with that lol
That makes me so sad about Brooklin and Kingshighway especially since you directed Kings too. That sucks. But hopefully we’ll get to see Baytown Disco very soon. I’m excited about that. And you have the Rectify coming up too. That sounds intriguing.
We’re trying to get you invited to the Leverage Convention in the UK in November. Christian is close to the organizer so maybe you can put the bug in his ear. I’m sure he has more pull than we do.
You might want to consider getting on Twitter for real though. Its a great way to interact with your fans. And a lot of your former co-stars/directors/writers/friends are on there. I’m following Griffin Hood and that’s how I find out updates on Baytown. And since you’re an actor and the person who has your name on Twitter is using your pic, its basically impersonation (but not tweeting – don’t worry) so I think Twitter will allow you to get it back.If you want I can check into it and let you know.
You’re welcome. Its really a pleasure to support someone so humble and immensely talented. I was telling Kirstie that I was so thrilled that you turned out to be such a nice and gracious guy. It makes it that much more rewarding for us!
~Kat
Thank you so much for doing this for us!
I too have lots of questions but will limit it to two!
1. Was there a point when you almost gave up on your dream of acting? If so what changed your mind and made you hang in there
2. If you could play any character from a classic film then who would it be?
I’ve been @ this since ’96, so yes indeed, I’ve wanted to throw in the towel. Each time I realize its my path. Not to mention I didn’t give myself an out. Acting is the only thing I’ve done, no other training. No other options.
I have erased 4 answers for question #2. Sooo many…
Maybe time will help me narrow it down.
Thank you for everything you’ve done. It’s nice you guys enjoy what I do – seeing it means so much to me.
Thx again!
Best
Clayne
From your comments, you indicated that you didn’t enjoy The Glades as much as some of your other roles. My question is then, what makes a role more fun to film, for you? The character, the script, the colleagues, or does it just come down to which set has the best lunch table?
What makes it FUN? As apposed to it being, ‘a job’.
Ha! The food was fine. Although that is important, not a deal breaker.
Zero creative freedom. And forgive me if this sounds snide but I personally don’t care what A&E executives think about scripted material. Let’s be honest these guys brought us Storage Wars, Billy the Exterminator and endless Repeats of First 48hrs and CSI Miami.
The Script is the most important element. Its all about the words, words, words. Then the visionaries. (Dir, prod, etc..)
The “fun” comes from a mutual respect for one another and the project, it must be a collaboration.
Hi Clayne, I don’t have any questions, as others have asked ones similar to what i’d have asked. I just wanted to say that you’re an amazing actor who brings life and dimension to whatever character you play. You’re a joy to watch. Keep up the great work. x
I appreciate that! Thank you
Hey Clayne! So nice of you to answer questions. You mention above that you’re a “food guy”, so what’s your favorite food or type of food? And do you cook as well or are you a strictly ‘eat at restaurants’ kind of guy?
Loved, loved, loved you on Justified! And I love catching glimpses of you on the different shows where you’ve guested. I always get excited and say “ooh, that’s Clayne!”
Hi Kim
My favorite foods.. ANYTHING local – fresh – organic, free range. Yes I cook! I live on a farm in Alabama, where I raise chickens and cattle and grow (organically) all heirloom veggies. From my farm to my table! Beautiful.
I want my children to respect the land and the foods it provides.
Hey CC,
I have a few questions for you….
1. What is the BEST and WORST night of your life?
2. What state would love to work in next or full time?
Thanks love
Oh and one more
. I read in previous comments you loved The Baytown Disco..”most fun with your clothes on!” What was the best part and most fun about that one? Thanks
I laughed all day, everyday on Baytown. We loved each and every moment.
Boys with guns… Come on!
Hi Clayne
I just wanted to apologize, It was 8th grade, and it has bothered me for a really long time. You have forgotten it I am sure, but I have not, So I say that I am sorry. You are doing a great job and we all love you’re movies. Good luck on the future.
Thanks for You’re Time
Brandon
I’m not sure what this is in reference to but if whatever this is about will offend Clayne, please delete this post. This is not the place for that.
It should not offend him.
I just wanted to apologize to him is all.
Oh! I thought you were out at UCLA playing Ball?