What Is Clayne Crawford's Net Worth and Salary?
Clayne Crawford, an accomplished American actor, producer, director, and writer, boasts a net worth of $4 million. Widely recognized for his portrayal of Martin Riggs on Fox's 'Lethal Weapon' (2016–2018), Crawford has made significant contributions to the entertainment industry through numerous roles. He also played notable characters such as Kevin Wade on Fox's '24' (2010) and Ted "Teddy" Talbot Jr. on SundanceTV's 'Rectify' (2013–2015). With over 70 acting credits, Clayne's filmography includes 'A Walk to Remember' (2002), 'Swimfan' (2002), 'The Perfect Host' (2010), and 'The Killing of Two Lovers' (2020). His television appearances span popular series such as 'Jericho' (2006–2007), 'The Glades' (2010–2011), 'Justified' (2012), 'Rogue' (2014), and 'NCIS: New Orleans' (2015).
Crawford's versatility extends behind the camera, having written and directed the 2015 short film 'Trust' and directed the TV movie 'The Barnes Brothers' (2007), the films 'Kingshighway' (2010) and 'Darnell Dawkins: Mouth Guitar Legend' (2010), along with the 'Lethal Weapon' episode 'Jesse's Girl' (2018). His producing credits include 'The Barnes Brothers,' 'The Killing of Two Lovers,' the short films 'Baby' (2010) and 'The Lachrymist' (2014), and the feature film 'Tinker'' (2017).
Early Life
Born Joseph Crawford on April 20, 1978, in Clay, Alabama, Crawford's early life was marked by his parents' separation and growing up with three half-siblings, Connie, Jace, and Anna. During high school at Hewitt-Trussville, Clayne showcased his athleticism as a member of the football and wrestling teams.
Career
In pursuit of an acting career, Crawford moved to Los Angeles in 1996 after graduating high school, supporting himself through construction work. His TV debut came in a 1997 episode of 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' In 2000, he adopted the stage name Clayne as a tribute to his heritage and hometown. His first film role arrived with 'One Blood Planet' (2001), and his career gained momentum with guest roles on 'Roswell' and 'CSI: Crime Scene Investigation' that same year.
In 2002, Crawford starred alongside Mandy Moore, Shane West, and Daryl Hannah in 'A Walk to Remember' and appeared in 'Swimfan,' followed by a guest stint on 'CSI: Miami' in 2003. Subsequent film roles included 'A Love Song for Bobby Long' and 'Evil Remains' (2004) and 'The Great Raid' (2005). Crawford's TV career expanded with a recurring role in 'Jericho' and appearances in 'Steel City,' 'Wristcutters: A Love Story,' and 'Unknown' (2006).
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Throughout the late 2000s, Crawford continued to diversify his roles with guest appearances on 'Women's Murder Club,' 'Gemini Division,' and 'Life,' among others. In 2010, he co-starred with David Hyde Pierce in 'The Perfect Host' and played an FBI agent in 'Smokin' Aces 2: Assassins' Ball.'
From 2010 to 2011, Crawford starred as Ray Cargill in 'The Glades' and appeared in several TV shows, including 'CSI: NY' (2011) and 'Graceland' (2013). He took on recurring roles in 'Rogue' (2014) and 'NCIS: New Orleans' (2015) and appeared in films such as 'The Baytown Outlaws' (2012), 'Convergence' (2015), and 'Tinker'' (2017). His performance in 'Rectify' (2013–2015) earned him critical acclaim and awards nominations.
In 2016, Crawford began his well-known role as Martin Riggs in 'Lethal Weapon,' co-starring with Damon Wayans. Despite the show's success, Crawford was fired in 2018 due to reports of on-set tensions. Post-'Lethal Weapon,' he starred in 'The Killing of Two Lovers' (2020) and guest-starred on 'Into the Dark' (2019).
Personal Life
Crawford married Sunshine Kiki Brown in 2004. Together, they have two sons, Colt and Joey, and Crawford also serves as a stepfather to Abby, Brown's daughter from a previous relationship. Crawford and Colt appeared together in 'Tinker'' (2017). Moreover, Clayne founded the Clayne Crawford Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with Alabama charities to support children, women, and veterans through awareness and donation drives.
Awards and Nominations
Crawford's work has been recognized with numerous awards and nominations. He was named Best Actor for '22' at the Independent Shorts Awards and Global Shorts, Los Angeles (2019) and received various awards for 'Tinker'' (2017). His performance in 'Rogue' earned him a Canadian Screen Award nomination (2015), and 'Rectify' garnered him a Critics' Choice Television Award nomination (2016). Additionally, he received a Teen Choice Award nomination for 'Lethal Weapon' (2017) and was honored with several nominations for 'The Killing of Two Lovers' (2021).
