Clint Catalyst

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Clint Catalyst

Clint Catalyst, photo by Fingers Crossed
Born Clint Green
April 8, 1971 (1971-04-08) (age 37)
Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Occupation Novelist, Short story writer, Screenwriter, Columnist, Actor
Genres LGBT, Gay, Fantasy, Comedy, Drama
Official website

Clint Catalyst (b. Clinton Green, April 8, 1971) is an openly gay American author, [1] actor, [2] screenwriter, [3] television producer, [4] spoken word performer , [5] stylist, [6] and self-described “accidental model". [7] Often referred to as “the most photographed model of the underground” [8] due to his surprisingly long run of editorial, catalog and print work in an industry not associated with longevity.

Catalyst has covered music, LGBT issues, and popular culture for numerous magazines including LA Weekly, Hustler, Frontiers (magazine), [9] LA Alternative Press, San Francisco Bay Guardian, Instinct magazine, Permission (magazine), Out (magazine), and Shepard Fairey's publication Swindle Magazine. [10][11][12]

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[edit] Education

An astute student, Catalyst excelled academically. His degrees include a Bachelor of Arts (with honors ‘Distinction’) in English [13] from Hendrix College [14], as well as a Master of Arts in Writing from the University of San Francisco.[15][16]

[edit] Awards

  • Isaac Andrew Campbell Memorial Prize for Poetry, received while at Hendrix College.
  • "Congress Bundestag/Open Door" scholarship, by which he lived & studied in Germany for a year.

{check back for updated awards list soon}

[edit] Published work

Clint is best known for his book Cottonmouth Kisses, which was released in the summer of 2000 through the San Francisco-based publisher Manic D Press. In support of the book,[17] Clint toured across the U.S. and Canada with long-time friend and author Michelle Tea. It was during this trek that they came up with the idea to solicit stories written in the first-person narrative for an anthology they co-edited entitled Pills, Thrills, Chills and Heartache. The book premiered in the #10 slot on the Los Angeles Times Bestseller List (category: nonfiction paperback) the week of its release, March 14, 2004 [18] and was a Lambda Literary Awards Finalist among the “Top 5 Fiction Anthologies” released during the span of that year. [19]

Cottonmouth Kisses, however, has established itself as a subcultural mainstay with a widespread cult following [20] Without the assistance of a publicist or agent[21], the book went into its second printing in 2007. [22]

[edit] Television

In 2004, Clint set his sights on writing and working within the television industry. With a writing partner, Darren Stein, he co-created and wrote a pilot under a development deal with Touchstone/ABC.[23] As an Associate Show Producer, he worked for three cycles (2005-2006) on the reality series “America's Next Top Model.” [24][25]

February 8th, 2008, Clint won the first place for TV Host in CBS's BigShotLive contest.[26]. His role for the followup winner's episode was red carpet commentator for the 2008 Grammys. This marks the second time that he's done red carpet commentary for a major awards show.

May 22, 2008: Clint appeared as a guest on the talk show "Good Things Utah" regarding his duties as the MC—and one of the guest judges for the model "open call"—for Salt Lake City-based clothing designer Jared Gold's Czarina/'Farewell' show. Two other guests appeared with Catalyst and Gold on-screen: models Audrey Kitching and Stevie Ryan. [27]

[edit] Acting

Clint was “discovered” by director Hilary Goldberg during a dramatic reading he did at the Los Angeles bookstore Skylight Books. [28] She cast him in his first ‘principal’ role as the nefarious charlatan Bell Wartock opposite actress Guinevere Turner in the short film “In The Spotlight.”[29][30] ”In The Spotlight” was released in 2007, and is slotted to continue making the festival rounds throughout 2008[31]. He has a small role as an Oompa-Loompa impersonator in Darren Stein’s short “Color Me Olsen,” which was released in 2007.[32] Clint also plays the role of Jared Silver in Lisa Hammer's forthcoming film, POX [33]. Most recently, he has been cast in Matthew Mishory's film, Portland (2008 film), as "Sid - the Emcee". [34]

[edit] Spoken Word

A list of Catalyst's readings can be seen on his website [1] "To Push Away Or Clutch"[2] -- Spoken Word by Clint Catalyst is currently on display at the Andy Warhol museum[3] in Pittsburgh,PA. The exhibition (an 8 year retrospective of Glenn Kaino's work) runs from May 3 - August 31, 2008

[edit] Model

Shortly after his arrival in San Francisco, Clint's foray into modeling "all started with a book cover"—though the cover of the book was not his own. He was discovered by photographer Phyllis Christopher, [35] who had an assignment to shoot the cover of an anthology entitled Sons Of Darkness [36]. She thought his dark aesthetic would work well for a book about vampires, and so began his first paid modeling assignment. [37]

From that moment on, his assignments have run the gamut from Goth [38] to custom latex-wear [39], from fetish/corsetry [40] to dapper hats [41], from contemporary urban gear [42] to post-punk casual wear [43][44]. He also modeled for the cover of another book, The Best of Alice Joanou. [45]

Despite the tear sheets and campaigns accumulated over the years, Catalyst refutes the term 'model' in reference to himself. Explaining that it's "just part of the brand," he prefers being described as a hyper-hypenate. "If seeing my [image] one place causes people to look me up somewhere else," he says, "then it serves its purpose."[46]

March 2008: Catalyst was announced as one of the 'personalities' to appear in a national Peta2 "Fur Is Dead" campaign in conjunction with the clothing line Skelanimals and the style emporium Fred Segal. [47]

April 2008: Alternative models Audrey Kitching and Clint Catalyst are photographed as the latest faces in support of Janine Jarman's Hollywood salon "Hairroin: Addicted to Style." [48] Photographer Steven Barston [49] was hired for the job, at which each of the models were shot on an antique mortuary gurney to accompany the fashion-forward "un-salon" logo: a human skull adorned with an "up-do" and feminine bow, framed in the elegant style of a 19th century brooch. [50]

May 2008: Clint Catalyst is announced among the roster of new runway/promotional models for the clothing line Killers Never Die[51], a Los Angeles-based company for "the distressed" and "the relentless."

[edit] Stylist

Catalyst has been employed as a stylist, called upon for avant-garde and editorial looks for everything from stagewear for musician/model Lisa D'Amato to comedian Margaret Cho, whom he helped “transform” for Taylor Chang-Babaian’s book Asian Faces [52] to the glamour transformation of Beth Ditto, lead singer of The Gossip [53] with celebrity photographer Albert Sanchez.

[edit] Trendsetter

Buzznet has Clint Catalyst as a designated "Buzzmaker,"[54] a term the site uses for members "who are top tier."[55] Buzzmakers are identified by a pink star on their page. Out of the entire site, only 40 users are designated with the "Buzzmaker badge."

October 18, 2007: "Clint Catalyst, at BOXeight, is on top of the trend with a miniature top hat like the ones being sported all over London." - Lawrence K. Ho, Los Angeles Times [56][57]

January 2008: Instinct magazine deemed Clint a “red-carpet-stalking fashionista [who’s] in the moment before anyone else is.” "Instinct Magazine".

May 14, 2008: Metromix magazine deems Catalyst a "Fashion Renaissance Man."[58]

[edit] Host

Due to his infamy in certain social circles, Clint is often hired as a club host [59][60][61], as well as a host for magazine parties [62] and fashion shows [63]. Paper magazine even hired him as a judge for Audrey Kuenstler's 'High Fashion Wrestling' event[64] He's done red carpet duty at several awards ceremonies, including the 2007 Emmy Awards for Buzznet. [65]

March 14, 2008: Clint hosts Jared Gold's Czarina fashion show. The event received rave reviews, with journalists going so far as referring to it as the 'show du jour' that "upped the ante" of L.A. fashion week. [66][67][68][69]

[edit] Personal life

Catalyst was one of the guests to attend the wedding of Jessicka and Christian Hejnal of Scarling. on October 13, 2007 in Los Angeles. He served as the couples' master of cermonies and read an original piece written for the event.[70]

Clint is known for his close friendship with avant-garde designer Jared Gold [71][72] and has even been described as his 'muse.' [73][74] They often attend social events and fashion shows together [75], and Clint has worked as an event producer for some of Jared's fashion shows [76]. In the spring 2008 collection of Gold's company, Black Chandelier, there is even a garment dedicated to/inspired by his friend: the "Clint Catalyst Tarot Card Destroyer" t-shirt [77].

Alternative model and internet celebrity Audrey Kitching has also been linked in the press as one of Catalyst's comrades[78].

[edit] Music videos appearances

[edit] Works

  • Cottonmouth Kisses (2000) ISBN-13: 978-0916397654
  • Pills, Thrills, Chills, and Heartache: Adventures in the First Person (with Michelle Tea) (2004) ISBN 1555837530
  • Cottonmouth Kisses (2007 - second printing) ISBN-13: 978-0916397654

[edit] References

  1. ^ Cottonmouth Kisses. Amazon.com (2006-06-03). Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
  2. ^ IMDB Clint Catalyst
  3. ^ Josef Adalian (2007 -16-11). “Flyover has ABC aboard". Variety.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
  4. ^ Clint Catalyst
  5. ^ "This bride definitely wears black"Los Angeles Times Oct 28, 2007
  6. ^ Clint Catalyst. The Future is Jeffree Star. Frontiers Magazine.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-20.
  7. ^ Lipstick Prophets :: Mens
  8. ^ Linda Immediato. Clint Catalyst. laweekly.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-20.
  9. ^ Clint Catalyst. The Future is Jeffree Star. Frontiers Magazine.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-20.
  10. ^ "Clint Catalyst Bibliography.
  11. ^ swindlemagazine.com Clint Catalyst articles
  12. ^ Out.com Features | Love Transamerican Style
  13. ^ http://www.wga.org/uploadedFiles/members/member_news/mn0906.pdf
  14. ^ About the Authors
  15. ^ University of San Francisco (USF) - Student Achievements
  16. ^ http://www.chapters.indigo.ca/books/Cottonmouth-Kisses-Clint-Catalyst/9780916397654-item.html?pticket=wf0h14ysgug4ny3mycidhki4yKZpEz3UBiVxxSqU697VR%2bwLO1o%3d
  17. ^ Cottonmouth Kisses. Amazon.com (2006-06-03). Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
  18. ^ "BESTSELLERS; LOS ANGELES TIMES LIST FOR MARCH 14, 2004".
  19. ^ Lambda Literary Foundation
  20. ^ The No-Fi "Magazine" interview with Clint Catalyst
  21. ^ Pan, Marcus (December 2000), “INTERVIEW: Clint Catalyst”, LegendsMagazine.net, <http://www.legendsmagazine.net/105/clint.htm>. Retrieved on 11 February 2008 
  22. ^ Cottonmouth Kisses. Amazon.com (2006-06-03). Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
  23. ^ Josef Adalian (2007 -16-11). “Flyover has ABC aboard". Variety.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-07.
  24. ^ IMDB Clint Catalyst
  25. ^ Lina Lecaro. "Freaky Stylee". "LA Weekly".
  26. ^ "Clint Catalyst is first Big Shot Live TV Host winner". Retrieved on 2008-02-08.
  27. ^ Local - ABC4.com
  28. ^ Hilary Goldberg
  29. ^ Dark Arts Festival
  30. ^ MySpace.com - in the Spotlight Film - US - www.myspace.com/inthespotlightfilm
  31. ^ http://community.kutv.com/blogs/games/archive/2008/06/03/3071295.aspx
  32. ^ IMDB Clint Catalyst
  33. ^ Pox (2008)
  34. ^ Clint Catalyst
  35. ^ Phyllis Christopher Photography.
  36. ^ Sons Of Darkness.
  37. ^ Wave Maker. In Utah This Week.
  38. ^ SkellAnimal Peta2 Fur Is Dead campaign.
  39. ^ Steve Diet Goedde Photography.
  40. ^ Exquisite Restraint.
  41. ^ Amanda Brooks Photography.
  42. ^ Tony Mech.
  43. ^ Lipstick Prophets.
  44. ^ Lipstick Prophets Magazine.
  45. ^ Book Cover by Steve Diet Goedde.
  46. ^ "Renegades Of Style: Clint Catalyst".
  47. ^ "Peta2 blogs on Clint Catalyst". Peta2.
  48. ^ Janine Jarman
  49. ^ Steven Barston Photography - Uber - Audrey Kitching and Clint Catalyst
  50. ^ MySpace.com - Hairroin Salon - 102 - Fille - LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - www.myspace.com/hairroinsalon
  51. ^ Killers Never Die
  52. ^ Taylor Chang-Babaian (2007-07-08). Asian-Faces-Essential-Beauty-Makeup. Amazon.com. Retrieved on 2008-02-15.
  53. ^ Clint Catalyst Styling for Frontiers Newsmagazine Cover Dec 2006
  54. ^ "People with the Buzzmaker badge".
  55. ^ "What is a Buzzmaker".
  56. ^ Lawrence K. Ho. "Clint Catalyst, at BOXeight". Los Angeles Times.
  57. ^ "LA Times Reviews BOXeight Fashion Show Audiences.
  58. ^ Style WhyCons | Metromix Los Angeles
  59. ^ Palomar Agency Talent: Clint Catalyst
  60. ^ Lina Lecaro. "Bonded By The Beats. LA Weekly.
  61. ^ Lina Lecaro. Fabulously Phony. LA Weekly.
  62. ^ Party pics: Metromix launch at Crash Mansion LA | Metromix Los Angeles
  63. ^ http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/071220/neth029.html?.v=36
  64. ^ Lina Lecaro. "Nightranger". LA Weekly.
  65. ^ Emmy '07 round up in Ugly Betty blog - Buzznet
  66. ^ "Czarina Catwalk. Daily Titan.
  67. ^ "Planet Funk does Jared Gold!!". Planet Funk.
  68. ^ "The Gold Standard: Jared Gold's Circle". Uber.
  69. ^ "Barely There". Los Angeles Times.
  70. ^ "This bride definitely wears black"Los Angeles Times Oct 28, 2007
  71. ^ Jared Gold
  72. ^ "Wrinkle Free Fresh Faces at Fashion Week". LA Weekly.
  73. ^ http://www.inthisweek.com/article.asp?id=2322
  74. ^ Thinking outside the Smashbox. Metromix Los Angeles.
  75. ^ LA Weekly - Columns - Rags to Riches - Linda Immediato - The Essential Online Resource for Los Angeles
  76. ^ LA Weekly - Columns - L.A. Fashion Week Smackdown - Linda Immediato - The Essential Online Resource for Los Angeles
  77. ^ Clint Catalyst Tarot Card Tee
  78. ^ Style WhyCons | Metromix Los Angeles

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Persondata
NAME Catayst, Clint
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Green, Clint
SHORT DESCRIPTION Popular American writer artist, and actor.
DATE OF BIRTH April 8, 1971
PLACE OF BIRTH Jonesboro, Arkansas
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH