January 2025

Brandon Claybon started his career as a model before quickly transitioning into acting. He currently stars as Martin Richardson in BEYOND THE GATES.

Claybon’s television credits include THE NEIGHBORHOOD, THE MENTALIST, TWO AND A HALF MEN and S.W.A.T. for the CBS Network. Additional TV credits include “Grey’s Anatomy,” “9-1-1,” “Stumptown,” “Shameless,” “How to Get Away with Murder,” “Zatima” and “General Hospital.” He also served as a host for BET.com.

In 2020, Claybon created his own digital YouTube talk show, “The Actors Break,” where he connects with Hollywood’s most promising actors.

Behind the camera, he produced “Free to Be,” directed by Ugenia Stokes, which has been screened in 27 film festivals around the world.

In his spare time, he gives back to the community, especially through the support of various charitable causes.  

He is originally from Oakland, Tenn., and his birthday is Oct. 10. Follow him on social @brandonclaybon.