Borderlands franchise is one of the few video game titles to withstand the test of time along with the series growing with each platform that is released. Gaining fame in the late 2000s with its initial release in 2009, Borderlands has grown a loyal fanbase that hasn't deteriorated with time but, instead, has multiplied with more players ing the fold after it became available on PlayStation Now.
Voice actor Dameon Clarke is the voice of the main antagonist of the series Handsome Jack. Just what fun facts do we not know about this popular voice actor?
Dameon Clarke is Canadian
Like many voice actors of popular anime, cartoons, and video games, Dameon Clarke has acquired fame internationally and abroad. However, the name rings more of a bell with American and Canadian audiences simply because of how popular the game series Borderlands is in North America. What fans might not know about Dameon Clarke is that he's Canadian. Born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Clarke came to the United States in order to pursue an acting career. Luckily for everyone, he not only found success in the United States but was able to share his talents with the world.
Dameon Clarke Started Acting At Eleven
Child stars often have a short time limit on how long their fame soars before it inevitably fades away. Luckily for Dameon Clarke, he was one of the few child actors to maintain a steady career in film, TV shows and voice acting. Clarke got his first start in Canada at the age of eleven. His role was in a made for TV movie titled Secrets of a Married Man. This proved to be a breakout role for him as he soon transitioned from a child actor to more adult roles.
Played William Shatner's Son
When one thinks of a Hollywood icon, William Shatner would have to be close to the top of the list. Since the 1960s, he has worked consistently in various TV shows and movies. Garnering a significant fanbase with his role as Captain Kirk in the cultural phenomena that is Star Trek.
In 1984, Shatner was still at the height of his fame when he starred in the made for television movie Secrets of a Married Man. A movie in which he costarred with the eleven-year-old Dameon Clarke who played his son Alex.
Voice Of Cell On Dragon Ball Z
Hundreds of series of manga are created each year. Unfortunately, only a handful of these titles actually enjoy mainstream success not just as a manga but in anime as well. Dragon Ball, a manga turned anime came on to the scene in the 1980s and has maintained a steady following of fans ever since. one of the top villains from Dragon Ball Z that has carried over to modern incarnations is the villain Cell. From 1989-1996 Dameon Clarke was the voice of this significant Dragon Ball Z villain that almost took down Goku for good.
Dameon Clarke's Capcom And Marvel Connection
Video game fans of the 1990s on will recognize the name Capcom as the company that brought them many of the games of their childhood. Capcom has made a name for themselves for their unique fighting games, one of those games happens to be Marvel vs Capcom: Infinite. Dameon Clarke had the pleasure of voicing the super soldier Nathan Spencer whose famous bionic arm took down many notable Marvel superheroes throughout the game. Not many stars have the pleasure of working with the geniuses of Marvel and Capcom to bring one of their iconic heroes to life.
Has Played A Character on all the CSI TV Shows
CSI was one show that hit the ground running and hasn't stopped since. It arrived when forensics in TV shows was at the height of its interest. Since then, it has remained as one of the best crime dramas on television in this decade. It has also spawned various different spin-offs that have filtered throughout CBS's primetime lineup.
Dameon Clarke is one of the few people including the main cast to be on all four different CSI programs. Though his roles in each show were minor, it still makes for an interesting fact.
Keanu Reeves Connection
Few actors or actresses expect to have a long-lasting career if they are truly being realistic about the business. Though, there are exceptions to this rule as some manage to find consistent work throughout the decades. Sadly, with age, even A-list actors begin to fail to live up to the billing. However, that cannot be said about Keanu Reeves who ages like a fine wine, growing in stardom instead of fading into obscurity. Dameon Clarke starred with Reeves in the 2006 movie A Scanner Darkly. While it wasn't a groundbreaking film it did deserve notice.
Voice Actor On Full Metal Alchemist
Scar on Full Metal Alchemist is a complicated villain. He isn't bad for bad sake; he instead has a very complicated past that places him in direct opposition to the main protagonist and the protagonist's goals. With that said, Scar has become a beloved figure in the franchise as he made his turn from a villain to hero in the series. Dameon Clarke was the voice of this complex villain turned hero from 2004 to 2006. Making him a well-known figure in the Full Metal Alchemist lore and with its fans across the world.
Dameon Clarke Played A Character In The Alamo
Even for those that are not history buffs, at least know the basic details of what transpired at the Alamo during the Texas Revolution. David Crockett and William B. Travis made their last stand against the Mexican army of Santa Ana, sacrificing their lives in order to preserve freedom for all Texans.
In 2004, director John Lee Hancock adapted the crucial battle into a feature film with Dennis Quaid and Billy Bob Thornton taking on the respective roles of Sam Houston and David Crockett. Dameon Clarke played Mr. Jones a defender in the midst of the confrontation.
Dameon Clarke Fought The Winchester Brothers
Sam and Dean Winchester have been television mainstays during their 15-season run on CW's Supernatural. Hunting monsters, the undead, and even Lucifer is their livelihood. No creature is too strong or too powerful for them to take down. Sadly, Jack Montgomery played by Dameon Clarke found himself turning into a flesh-eating monster called the Rugaru. Even though he tried to hold off his transformation, the Winchester brothers still had to take him down for not just his sake but for Jack's family's sake. Unfortunately, this ended Dameon Clarke's time on the hit TV show.
