Clifton Collins Jr.

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Summary

Clifton Collins Jr. is an American actor known for character roles in films such as Traffic, Tigerland, and Pacific Rim, and as Lawrence in Westworld. His work spans crime dramas, thrillers, and genre films, with roles that range from gang members and police officers to complex supporting characters. He has spoken about the casting barriers he encountered as a Mexican American actor and his preference for playing complicated characters across racial lines. He has supported Homeboy Industries through Prison Ramen, a cookbook whose proceeds benefit the organization’s rehabilitation and reentry work. No public statements on party politics, DEI, or identity-focused activism are on record.