Clive Clarke
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| Born | January , 1964 London, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Other names | Clive "Rubber Man" Clarke |
| Occupation | Dancer, Choreographer, Actor |
| Years active | 1972–2008 |
Clive "Rubber Man" Clarke is a British dancer, choreographer and actor, known for his work in the UK disco dancing scene of the late 1970s and early 1980s,[1] winning the UK disco dancing and freestyle championship in 1981,[2] and for his appearances as a professional dancer on ITV's The Hitman and Her and the BBC's Top of the Pops between 1981 and 1983.[2]
He is most widely recognised for playing the bartender in the music video for Rick Astley's 1987 international hit single Never Gonna Give You Up,[3] which later became central to the Rickrolling Internet meme.
In addition to on‑screen performances, Clarke worked as a choreographer on numerous music videos, television shows, and commercials during the late 1980s and 1990s.[1] His credits include work for artists such as Black Box, Joyce Sims, Des'ree, Rozalla, and Public Enemy.[1]
Selected credits
On‑screen performance
- Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley (1987) – bartender/dancer role.[3]
- Top of the Pops – BBC (1981–1983) – member of Zoo dance troupe.[2]
Choreography
- Strike It Up – Black Box (1991).[1]
- Come Into My Life – Joyce Sims (1987).[1]
- You Gotta Be – Des'ree (1994).[1]
- Are You Ready to Fly – Rozalla (1992).[1]
- Don't Believe the Hype – Public Enemy (1988).[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Farley, Terry (17 September 2015). "The Dancers: A Tribute". Red Bull Music Academy Daily. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Zoo (dance troupe)". BBC / Top of the Pops Archive. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Snapes, Laura (27 July 2022). "Rick Astley on Rickrolling, the Foo Fighters and 35 years of Never Gonna Give You Up". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
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