Clayne Crawford

Joseph 'Clayne' Crawford, born on April 20, 1978, is a notable American actor, recognized primarily for his remarkable roles as Martin Riggs in the Fox series Lethal Weapon (2016–2018) and Teddy Talbot in the SundanceTV series Rectify (2013–2016). His portrayal of Teddy Talbot resulted in a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series. In addition to his TV roles, Crawford has exhibited his acting versatility on the big screen with supporting roles in critically acclaimed films like A Walk to Remember (2002), Swimfan (2002), A Love Song for Bobby Long (2004), The Great Raid (2005), and Wristcutters: A Love Story (2006).

Born in Clay, Alabama to Lennie and design engineer Brian Crawford, Crawford ventured into acting in 1996 when he moved to Los Angeles. To make ends meet, he took up construction jobs while performing in small theaters. Wanting to set himself apart from others with similar names, he started using 'Clayne' Crawford combining the town's name Clay with the word 'Clan.' His career also includes projects aimed for streaming services and for the past few years, he has been focusing on independent filmmaking, starring in films like The Killing of Two Lovers, The Integrity of Joseph Chambers, action movie The Channel, and thriller films Finestkind and The King Tide.