Declan Clifford
What do you do in the Vertical Industry?
Actor
How did you come across Vertical Dramas?
Back in August 2023 in Australia I saw the casting call for a werewolf series. I auditioned for the alpha and beta character and I've been a werewolf beta ever since ;)
What is your favourite project you have worked on so far?
My first vertical My Personal Lycan King. Nothing beats that first memory of getting my werewolf fangs (even if they constantly fell out of our mouths)
What is the craziest thing you have found yourself doing while working on a vertical?
Vampire fight scenes at 4am in the morning when the Celsius had worn off and everyone was delirious.
Any funny stories you can share with us?
In Scrubs Heartbeat I had to throw coffee over someone. Listen I am not known for my hand-eye coordination and so many takes I kept missing the target. We ended up with a puddle of coffee around us.
Who is your unsung hero? Someone in the industry who should get more credit?
Celsius energy drinks. Haha no kidding, you, the fans! None of this is possible without your support. Every person who watches and comments means the world to us.
What do you wish more people knew about verticals?
How fast we shoot. Sometimes what you're seeing is the 1 take we got. All the actors are soooooo talented and come ready to bring it!
What developments would you like to see in the industry in the year ahead?
I'd love to see an Avengers style vertical with all your favourite characters teaming up in an epic vertical
What are you most proud of?
Having the courage to change careers and overcoming the self doubt that plagues you in your early years of acting where you constantly question am I good enough and can I do this
Which vertical actor would you like to play you in the biopic of your life?
I haven't worked with him yet but people tell me that Adam Santa Cruz and I look similar so maybe Adam is the man for the job!
3 Random Facts:
⭐ I was a commercial lawyer before I started acting
⭐ I'm from Australia and try to trick as many people as possible with my US accent
⭐ I'm a clean freak
Favourite snack:
Vegemite on muffins (I’m a true Aussie)
Current earworm:
Currently, "How Does It Feel To Be Forgotten" by Selena & Benny Blanco!
Last movie you saw at the cinema:
Nosferatu 🧛
Currently reading:
Queen of Shadows by Sarah J. Maas
Thank you Declan 🙏🏼
Please do check out:
🎞️ My Personal Lycan King
🎞️ Scrubs Heartbeat
🎞️ Declan’s IMDB
📸 Declan’s Instagram @declanrclifford
