Experienced Clown Actor for Film, Television and Commercial Work

Guilford Adams is a Los Angeles-based SAG-AFTRA actor, professional clown, filmmaker, physical comedian, and specialty performer available for film, television, commercial, branded-content, music-video, photography, and live-production work.

As Gilly the Clown, Guilford combines approximately 20 years of professional clowning with decades of on-camera performance experience. He has appeared as an actor or clown in more than 100 film and television projects and approximately 100 commercials.

View Reels, Credits and Casting Materials | Contact Gilly at (213) 925-3732 or losangelesclowncompany@gmail.com

Professional Clown and SAG-AFTRA Actor

Guilford brings more than a costume and visual character to a production. His experience includes scripted acting, improvisation, physical comedy, live audience interaction, specialty performance, magic, juggling, music, and traditional clown technique.  He understands how to translate a large live performance into controlled choices for a camera, director, scene, frame, and edit.

Selected Film and Television Experience

Guilford’s credits include work connected with productions such as:

• The Morning Show
• Lucifer
• Monster
• Modern Family
• Parenthood
• Glee
• The Eric Andre Show
• Raven’s Home
• Holey Moley

Additional credits, clips, résumé information, and casting materials are available upon request or through the linked professional profiles.

Commercial Experience

Guilford has appeared in approximately 100 commercials and campaigns, including work for recognizable brands such as:

• Carl’s Jr.
• Tide
• Cascade
• Daisy Sour Cream
• DIRECTV
• Spectrum
• Heinz

His experience also includes branded videos, promotional content, short films, digital comedy, social content, music videos, and other camera-based productions.

Performance Skills

Guilford’s available performance skills include:

• Professional clowning
• Character acting
• Improvisation
• Physical comedy and slapstick
• Juggling
• Magic
• Balloon animals
• Hat tricks
• Stilt walking
• Guitar and ukulele
• Singing
• Live audience interaction
• Specialty movement
• Circus instruction
• Scripted and unscripted comedy

Production teams should confirm the particular skill, costume, equipment, and performance requirements when discussing a project.

Professional On-Set Experience

Guilford is comfortable working with:

• Directors and producers
• Assistant directors
• Scripts and revised pages
• Blocking and marks
• Continuity requirements
• Repeated takes
• Improvisational direction
• Wardrobe and makeup departments
• Production schedules
• Commercial clients and agencies
• Background, supporting, and featured performance
• Live-action and branded-content environments

His extensive live-event experience also supports strong audience awareness, timing, adaptability, and the ability to remain in character under changing circumstances.

Available Clown Presentations

Gilly Lite

A colorful professional clown presentation featuring a costume and red nose with minimal facial makeup. This style can work well for friendly, contemporary, family-oriented, or approachable character concepts.

Full-Faced Gilly

A traditional professional clown presentation with complete makeup and a stronger classic circus appearance. This style may suit bold commercial visuals, theatrical scenes, adult events, stylized productions, or traditional clown concepts.

Custom Character Direction

Wardrobe, makeup, performance energy, emotional tone, and character behavior may be discussed according to the production’s creative requirements.

Filmmaker and Documentary Experience

Guilford is also a filmmaker and co-director of the feature-length documentary American Clown.

His experience behind the camera gives him an additional understanding of visual storytelling, coverage, production needs, collaboration, performance continuity, and how an actor’s choices support the larger project.

Casting Information

Casting directors, producers, writers, directors, agencies, photographers, and production staff may contact Guilford regarding:

• Feature and short films
• Television programs
• Commercial campaigns
• Branded content
• Music videos
• Photo shoots
• Social and digital productions
• Promotional appearances
• Live broadcast or media appearances
• Specialty clown and circus roles
• Physical comedy and character work

When making an inquiry, include the production type, dates, location, union status, role description, intended usage, wardrobe or makeup requirements, requested skills, and any available script or creative reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Guilford Adams a SAG-AFTRA performer?

Yes. Guilford Adams is a professional SAG-AFTRA actor and clown.

Does he have professional film and television experience?

Yes. He has appeared as an actor or clown in more than 100 film and television projects.

Does he have commercial experience?

Yes. Guilford has appeared in approximately 100 commercials and campaigns.

Can he perform specific circus or clown skills on camera?

Guilford performs a range of clown, comedy, magic, music, juggling, balloon, and circus skills. Confirm the exact requirements and desired proficiency when contacting him.

Can makeup and wardrobe be customized?

Creative requirements can be discussed with the production. Available options may include Gilly Lite, Full-Faced Gilly, or a production-specific character direction.

Casting and Production Inquiries

Contact Guilford Adams to request his résumé, reel, current photographs, professional profile links, availability, and additional casting materials.

View Reels, Credits and Casting Materials | Contact Gilly at (213) 925-3732 or losangelesclowncompany@gmail.com