Donnell J Clayton

About

Instagram influencer, actor, model, firefighter, and author known for his work in A Fireman for Christmas, What Lies Within, I Wish I Could See Heaven, and In a Rising Star. He is also known for his Instagram account, where he shares information about his work, modeling photos, and snippets of his life with over 100,000 followers.

Before Fame

He studied business at Clark Atlanta University from 2010 to 2013. He returned to Detroit in 2014 and began his career as a firefighter. He took an improv class at a local community college, which ignited his passion for acting and resulted in him getting signed with a Detroit-based agency. His first major onscreen role was in Indictment: Who Is Jonathan Carter? in 2020.

Trivia

He is a dedicated fitness enthusiast and has competed in bodybuilding competitions. He has an interest in fashion and appeared on a segment on Fox 2 Detroit modeling some items in January 2025.  He was interviewed on the Big Trav Show in 2025.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan.

Associated With

He appeared in the film If I Can't starring Mena Monroe in 2023.