CLARK ABOUT ME AND SITE
Clark Gregg is my favorite actor and, honestly, one of my favorite people. Every time I have met him, he has been nothing short of kind, genuine, and incredible. After leaving C2E2, I knew I wanted to create something that would not only celebrate Clark and his work, but also give something meaningful back to his fans.
I first met Clark in Cincinnati, Ohio, in September 2018. What many people do not realize is that the trip almost did not happen. I had lost my grandmother exactly one week earlier. After making the painful decision to remove her from life support and then attending her burial, I was not sure I had the strength to attend a comic convention.
Thankfully, the people who loved me encouraged me to go because they knew how much meeting Clark meant to me. I packed my bags and made the trip, and I can honestly say it became one of the most meaningful days of my life. The experience meant so much to me that I later had Clark’s autograph tattooed on my arm.
In March 2019, I traveled to Chicago to meet him again. That experience only deepened my admiration for Clark. By the time I left Chicago, I had made up my mind: I was going to create a website dedicated to celebrating him, his career, and the community of fans who appreciate him.
When I began creating this website, choosing the right name was incredibly important to me. I wanted something unique, memorable, and fun.
Growing up, I was a wrestling fan, and one of my favorite websites dedicated to my favorite wrestler was called Edge University. I always found the name creative and catchy. When the website eventually closed, I was heartbroken. As I considered names for this site, I realized that Clark Gregg University would not only be a meaningful tribute to that memory, but also the perfect name for a website celebrating Clark and his career.
My goal is to provide Clark Gregg fans with a welcoming place to find news, information, photos, career highlights, and more. Knowing that Clark supports the site means more to me than I could ever fully express.
Whether you are a longtime fan or visiting Clark Gregg University for the first time, thank you for being here. I hope you enjoy celebrating the extraordinary talent, career, and character of Clark Gregg.
Welcome to the master class that is Clark Gregg.
Class is in session!
SITE LOGO STORY
Our website logo honors Clark Gregg’s beginnings in the acting world.
Clark began his career with the Atlantic Theater Company, which is based in New York City. If you look closely at the building’s windows, you can see a beautiful cross incorporated into the architecture.
What many people may not know is that, before becoming a celebrated theater, the building was once an Episcopal church. This detail makes the connection especially meaningful, as Clark was raised in the Episcopal Church and his father served as an Episcopal priest.
In recognition of Clark’s long history with the Atlantic Theater Company, including his time as an artistic director in the late 1980s and early 1990s, we wanted the logo to pay tribute to this important chapter in his life and career.