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Biography

Clayton Davis, Variety's Senior Awards Editor, began his journey with the Hollywood bible in September 2020. When not just predicting the upcoming Oscars or Emmys, he is one of the hosts of the "Variety Awards Circuit Podcast" and the video web series "The Take." For more than 15 years, he's been a renowned critic, media, film and television analyst, appearing in various publications and platforms, including ABC's Oscars Pre-Show in 2021 and 2022. An award-winning journalist, he was selected as one of 2022's Imagen's Influential Latinos in Media, recipient of the Excellence in Entertainment Journalism Award by NALIP and won a Telly Award for co-programming the inaugural Celebration of Latino Cinema for the Critics Choice Association, where he is a board member. In addition, Davis also founded and is president of the Latino Entertainment Journalists Association and is an active member of BAFTA, AAFCA and several other industry groups and organizations. Davis was born and raised in the New York City metropolitan area and is currently based in Los Angeles, where he lives with his wife and two children and is involved in raising Autism Awareness.

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Total articles 10908

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  How 77-Year-Old Kathy Bates Could Break an Emmy Record With ‘Matlock’ Role

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  Apr. 17, 2025

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  My Son Is Not an Epidemic: A Father Responds to RFK Jr.’s Dangerous Autism Rhetoric

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  Apr. 16, 2025

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  All Oscars Best Picture Nominated Movies Directed by Women

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  Apr. 15, 2025

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Variety

Variety is a leading trade publication in the American entertainment industry, established in 1905 by Sime Silverman. Originally focused on vaudeville, it has expanded its coverage to include legitimate theatre, burlesque, motion pictures, radio, and television. In 1933, it launched Daily Variety in Los Angeles to provide in-depth insights into the motion picture industry. Although Daily Variety ceased print publication in 2013, Variety continues to operate as a weekly publication and online news platform. Variety offers comprehensive coverage of the entertainment sector, including news, reviews, and analysis on film, television, theater, and digital media. It provides detailed box office reports and industry insights, featuring interviews with key figures in the field. The publication serves a wide range of professionals, including film and television studios, talent agencies, production companies, and advertising firms, helping them stay informed about trends and opportunities in the industry. Since 2012, Variety has been owned by Penske Media Corporation.