Like father like son, Clyde Mulroney, 25, is taking after his father and other family members in the entertainment business. Dermot Mulroney’s son who has displayed great artistic prowess as an actor, cinematographer, and singer has produced relevant soundtracks for movies like Where the Wild Things Are (2009) and Griffin & Phoenix (2006).
While Clyde is impressively climbing the ladder of fame and success more as a movie soundtrack singer and producer than an actor, his father has remained a famous professional American actor known for his portrayal in romantic comedies and drama movies such as Young Guns (1988), Point of no Return (1993), and more recently Agent Game (2022).
Impressive Facts About Clyde Mulroney
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1. He was Born on the 21st of June 1999
Born Clyde Keener, the 25-year-old celebrity kid’s popularity is mostly knitted with his father’s. Though there isn’t much information about his childhood and early career start-up, his famous father has by reason of his influence made Clyde and his entire siblings famous as well.
His dad Dermot Mulroney was born on the 30th of October 1963 in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. the 61-year-old actor attended Matthew Maury Elementary School and began acting in the children’s community theater. He later proceeded to T.C Williams High School and was part of the class of 1981.
Keener’s father on completing high school made it to Northwestern University in Evanston Illinois and studied communications and graduated in 1985. While he was in college, Mulroney was said to be a member of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity, otherwise known as Fiji. The social fraternity has over 144 active chapters and 10 colonies in the U.S and Canada.
2. The Singer’s Parents met on Set and Separated 19 Years Later
Clyde’s estranged parents Dermot Mulroney and Catherine Keener’s love story began with the movies except that they were not acting in a script. While filming Survival Quest in 1986, the duo felt a thing for each other and decided to give love a chance. They tied the knot in 1990 and remained a couple till their separation in 2005.
Sources say Dermot was the first to file for divorce on the 11th of June 2007 following their incompatibility. The divorce was concluded on the 19th of December 2007 and Clyde’s father went ahead in 2008 to marry another actress by the name Tharita Cutulle, the Italian Prima Apollinaare. Tharita is not just an actress but also the daughter of Italian singer Emy Cesaroni and Franco Catullé.
3. Clyde Mulroney is Multiracial
One unique thing about the 25-year-old celebrity kid is that he is racially mixed. While his father is of Irish and German descent, his mother is of Irish and Lebanese descent on her mother’s side. His mother is said to have been raised in Hialeah as a Catholic and she attended Catholic schools like the Monsignor Edward Pace High School.
4. He is the Eldest of 3 Siblings
The singer has two younger sisters courtesy of his father’s union with his stepmother Tharita. They are Mabel Ray Mulroney who was born in 2008 and Sally June Mulroney born in 2009
5. Clyde is from a Family of Actors
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The entertainer comes from a family line of actors. It is no longer news that his father Dermot Mulroney has starred in dozens of movies and T.V series since he made his professional debut in 1986.
Away from his dad, his mother Catherine Keener is also an American actress known to have been nominated 2 times for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for Being John Malkovich (1999) and Her portrayal of Harper Lee in Capote (2005).
Clyde’s aunt Elizathe Keener is also an actress and a real estate developer. She has notably starred in movies like Is Someone There? (2019) and Friends with Money (2006)
Other Clyde Mulroney’s relatives that are also actors are
- Clyde’s uncle Kieran Mulroney – Starred in Power Rangers (2017)
- Clyde’s uncle Sean Mulroney – Starred in Local H – Innocents (2018 special thanks)
- Clyde’s stepmother Tharita Cutulle – Starred in Carnival Row (2019)
- Clyde’s grandmother Ellen Mulroney – Cape Rep Theatre
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6. How Successful is Clyde Mulroney’s Career?
Keener’s devotion to his entertainment career path has set him up for a promising future in the industry. He has dared to demonstrate that he could be able to affect his world by what he can offer and not necessarily lean on the successes of his father.
Be that as it may, the singer appears to have a long way to go compared to his already established parents. His mother’s appearances in movies and T.V series are already amounting to 100 and she has many award nominations and wins.
Similarly, Clyde’s father Dermot has appeared in over 100 movies and T.V series since he made his debut in the mid-80s. He has also been nominated for several award categories. Those he won include the Artistic Achievement Award at the Philadelphia Film Festival in 2007 and Best Actor in Samantha Where The Day Takes You at the Seattle International Film Festival in 1992. He has also been portrayed in a video game titled Lego The Incredibles (2018).
7. His Father is a Professional Cello Player
Clyde’s father Dermot Mulroney has an unpopular angle to his life that many people do not know about. Yes, he is not just an actor but a musician too.
Dermot impressively started playing the cello in Mathew Maury Elementary School. He also attended the Interlochen Arts Camp as a cellist. He is today described as an accomplished cellist who was part of a band called the Low and Sweet Orchestra that released an album titled “Goodbye to All That” in 1996.
He has also played the cello in movies like The Thing Called Love (1993). He also starred as an aspiring country singer in the movie. Other films Dermot Mulroney has played the cello include Mission: Impossible III (2006), Star Trek Into Darkness (2013), and Mozart in the Jungle (2014)
8. Is He Dating Anyone?
Clyde is quite active on social media and he has in recent times posted a number of girls, especially on his Instagram handle. However, none of the captions indicate that any of those girls is his girlfriend except for one madeleine whom he admits is very cute. He also wished her the best valentine and said he missed her so much.
It may be too early to conclude that Madeleine is his girlfriend but as the saying goes, there is nothing hidden under the sun. It is just a matter of time before the truth surfaces.
9. What Are His Hobbies?
Dermot Mulroney’s Son does not only enjoy singing but he also loves to have a lot of fun. Clyde always uploads playtime clips that show him having all kinds of fun on his Instagram. He also loves to play around with cigarettes.
10. What is His Net Worth?
Clyde Mulroney is projected to be around $1 million. This sum is largely from his acting and singing career. While Dermot Mulroney’s Son is gradually growing to success as an entertainer, his father’s net worth is said to be about $11 million. His mother too has recorded great success on the screens. Her money is projected to be around $8 million.
Although being the son of celebrity parents could generally sponsor lukewarmness in the life of some lads, Clyde is quickly learning to grow and be like or better than his parents. If he remains consistent, his popularity courtesy of his personal effort may increase as also his net worth.
