Is Clancy Brown A-List?
No — Clancy Brown is currently ranked B tier — a well-known figure with a strong career but not quite a household name.
Reached A-list in 1994
The Shawshank Redemption
Lost A-list status in 2016
Dropped to B tier — Hail, Caesar! prominence
Ranking Timeline
Breakthrough Role in Bad Boys
Brown gets noticed for his performance in 'Bad Boys', launching his acting career.
Highlander Villain
Role in 'Highlander' as the Kurgan solidifies his reputation as a formidable screen presence.
The Shawshank Redemption
Role in Shawshank solidifies A-list career.
SpongeBob's Mr. Krabs
Begins voicing Mr. Krabs on 'SpongeBob SquarePants', a career defining voice role.
Hail, Caesar! prominence
Appears in big budget films such as Hail, Caesar!
Dexter: New Blood Success
Stars in Dexter: New Blood miniseries.
Versatile Character Actor
Continues to work steadily across film, television, and voice acting, respected in the industry.
Last updated: February 25, 2026