Clarence Maclin Explained

Clarence Maclin
Other Names:	Divine Eye
Education:	Mercy University (AS)
Known For:	Sing Sing (2023)

Clarence "Divine Eye" Maclin is an American actor known for his role in Sing Sing.

Background

Raised in Mount Vernon, New York, Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility for robbery.^[1] During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program. Maclin also earned an associate degree in behavioral psychology from Mercy University.^[2] Since his release, Maclin has worked as a youth counselor, creative arts specialist, and gang intervention specialist at Lincoln Hall Boys Haven in Somers, New York. He made his feature film debut in Sing Sing, portraying a younger version of himself. Maclin's performance has received critical acclaim.^{[3] [4] [5]}

References

1. News: Sherman . Rachel . 2024-07-12 . For This Drama, Some Actors Returned to Prison by Choice . 2024-08-10 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
2. Web site: Daniels . Robert . On The Same Level: Paul Raci, Clarence Maclin, and Sean Johnson on Sing Sing Interviews Roger Ebert . 2024-08-10 . rogerebert.com . en.
3. News: Iscoe . Adam . 2024-07-29 . How Clarence Maclin Went from Sing Sing to "Sing Sing" . 2024-08-10 . The New Yorker . en-US . 0028-792X.
4. News: Kennedy . Lisa . 2024-07-11 . ‘Sing Sing’ Review: Divine Interventions . 2024-08-10 . The New York Times . en-US . 0362-4331.
5. Web site: Davidson . Denton . 2024-07-16 . Clarence Maclin (‘Sing Sing’) eyes historic Oscar nomination for playing himself . 2024-08-10 . GoldDerby . en-US.