Based on actual events, the immigrant drama won awards at the Houston[3] and Arizona film festivals (2000).

Clarke's performance in Beyond the Pale led to roles in The Magnificent Ambersons for A&E Networks and the award-winning black comedy Stay Until Tomorrow (2004),[4] which was developed through the Sundance Institute.

In 2004, Clarke formed i4i Productions, projects included One (2008),[5][6] written and performed by Greg Pearl, John Illsley and Paul Brady; the feature-length documentary The Extra Mile [7] and the period feature thriller Trapped a.k.a.

He lived in Finglas, a suburb of the city of Dublin and attended Beneavin De La Salle College.

[19] He played Gaelic football for Erin's Isle GAA Club[20] (Irish: Oileán na hÉireann) and soccer for Beggsboro A.F.C.