Clarence Maclin

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Clarence Maclin
Born
Tennessee, U.S.
Other namesDivine 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.

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Early life and education

Maclin was born in Tennessee and raised in Mount Vernon, New York. [1] He attended Mount Vernon High School and earned an associate degree in behavioral psychology from Mercy University. [2]

Career

When he was 29, Maclin was sentenced to 17 years at the Sing Sing Correctional Facility for robbery. [3] During his incarceration, Maclin participated in the Rehabilitation Through the Arts program. [4] [5] 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. [6] [7] [8] [9]

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