Clark Gregg is an American actor, director, and writer born on April 2, 1962. You might recognize him best as Phil Coulson in the Marvel movies and shows from 2008 to 2021. He even voiced Coulson in an animated series called “Ultimate Spider-Man” from 2012 to 2017 and in some video games.
Apart from his Marvel gig, Gregg has played FBI Special Agent Mike Casper in the TV show “The West Wing” from 2001 to 2004, and he was Richard, Christine Campbell’s ex-husband, in “The New Adventures of Old Christine” from 2006 to 2010.
He’s also dipped his toes into writing and directing. Gregg wrote the scary movie “What Lies Beneath” in 2000, and he wrote and directed the dark comedy “Choke” in 2008 and the drama “Trust Me” in 2013.
You may have seen him in other films like “The Adventures of Sebastian Cole,” “One Hour Photo,” “We Were Soldiers,” “In Good Company,” “When a Stranger Calls,” “500 Days of Summer,” “Much Ado About Nothing,” “The To Do List,” “Labor Day,” and “Live by Night.”
| Full Name | Robert Clark Gregg Jr. |
| Date of Birth | April 2, 1962 |
| Place of Birth | Westfield, Massachusetts, USA |
| Occupation | Actor, Writer, Director |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.75 m) |
| Spouse | Jennifer Grey (married 2001 – divorced 2021) |
| Children | Stella Gregg |
| Net Worth | $10 million |
Clark Gregg’s Early Life and Education
Clark Gregg was born on April 2, 1962, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in a family that moved a lot. By the time he was 17, he had already lived in seven different cities. He went to high school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where his dad worked as a professor at Duke University.
After spending two years at Ohio Wesleyan University, Gregg decided to leave and move to New York City. There, he took on various jobs to make ends meet, like working at a bar, being a security guard at the Guggenheim Museum, and parking cars at a restaurant.
Eventually, Gregg decided to pursue his passion for acting. He enrolled at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he studied drama and English, graduating in 1986.
Career
Clark Gregg helped start a theater company called Atlantic Theater Company in 1983 and later became its artistic director. He’s been in movies like “Lovely & Amazing” and “The Human Stain,” and he’s made appearances on TV shows like “Will & Grace” and “Sex and the City.” He even wrote the screenplay for a thriller called “What Lies Beneath.”
In 2008, Gregg directed and wrote a movie called “Choke,” based on a book by Chuck Palahniuk. He got a quote from his dad who used to teach religion at Stanford for the movie. Also, his dad used to be the chaplain at Stanford Memorial Church.
You might recognize Gregg as Agent Coulson from the Marvel movies. He first appeared in “Iron Man” and kept showing up in movies like “Thor” and “The Avengers.” He’s also in some short films about his character.
Gregg was part of a reading of “The Normal Heart” in 2010, directed by Joel Grey. From 2013 to 2020, he played “Agent Coulson” in a TV show called “Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” He even directed some episodes.
In 2013, Gregg’s movie “Trust Me” premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival. It didn’t get a big release until June 2014.
He came back as Agent Coulson in “Captain Marvel” and in a couple of episodes of an animated series called “What If…?” released in 2021.
In 2022, Gregg joined a TV series called “Snowpiercer” for its final season, but the network decided not to air it.
Net Worth
Clark Gregg has an estimated net worth of $10 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. The main source of Clark Gregg’s net worth comes from his career in acting and filmmaking.
He has earned significant income from his roles in movies and television shows, especially his long-standing role as Agent Phil Coulson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Gregg’s involvement in the MCU has not only brought him fame but also considerable financial success through box office earnings and royalties.
Additionally, he has directed and written several films, adding to his earnings as a multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry. These various roles and projects have contributed to building Clark Gregg’s substantial net worth over the years.
Personal Life
On 21 July 2001, Clark Gregg and actress Jennifer Grey got married. They even acted together in a TV movie called “Road to Christmas.” Their daughter, Stella, was born in December of the same year. They showed support for women’s rights by participating in the 2017 Women’s March in Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, they announced their separation in July 2020, and their divorce was finalized in February 2021.
Clark Gregg openly talks about being a recovering alcoholic and being from a Jewish family through his ex-wife. He’s also skilled in Brazilian jiu-jitsu holding a black belt. Interestingly, he’s related to Kathryn Garcia who’s been involved in New York City politics.
