Myles Clohessy on Acting, Directing, and Building a Career Beyond the Camera

Before becoming a familiar face in vertical dramas, Myles Clohessy was pursuing a lifelong passion for storytelling. His journey has taken him from Division I soccer and acting school to filmmaking, music, and the American West.

Myles Clohessy may be familiar to vertical drama viewers through titles like "Love the Way You Lie," "Crushed by My Ex-Husband's Brother," "My Cold-Blooded Alpha King," and "The Billionaire's Rescue." But while acting has introduced him to a growing audience, it represents only one part of a career that spans directing, writing, producing, and music.

Over the years, Clohessy has steadily built a creative life centered on storytelling, pursuing projects both in front of and behind the camera while developing a particular passion for independent filmmaking and westerns.

Miles Clohessy at the Los Angeles screening of "Frontier Crucible" on December 2, 2025 | Source: Getty Images

From Soccer Prospect to Acting Student

Born Myles Wyatt Clohessy on October 27, 1993, in Los Angeles, California, Clohessy grew up surrounded by the entertainment industry.

His father, Robert Clohessy, built a successful acting career with credits including "Blue Bloods," "Boardwalk Empire," and "Law & Order: SVU."

In a 2020 interview, Clohessy reflected on how naturally acting became part of his life.

Growing up, he frequently visited sets and watched his father perform on stage. In another interview that same year, he recalled, "I grew up on a set, watching Broadway plays that he was in, and watching him on TV."

Robert Clohessy as Lt. Gromley in "Blue Bloods" | Source: Getty Images

Acting was not his only focus, however. As a teenager and young adult, Clohessy was heavily involved in sports. He played for the New York Red Bulls youth system, participated in the U.S. Olympic Development Program, and earned a Division I soccer scholarship to Central Connecticut State University.

A soccer injury ultimately changed the direction of his career. After leaving Central Connecticut State, he transferred to SUNY Purchase, where he studied acting and graduated in 2016. He later continued his training at Drama Centre London.

Looking back on the decision, Clohessy said acting had always been waiting in the background.

Building a Career in Front of the Camera

After graduating, Clohessy began landing television roles, appearing in series such as "Blue Bloods," "Bull," "Instinct," "The Blacklist," and "Quantico." He later described his guest role on "Blue Bloods" as his first major break after acting school.

Like many actors, his early years involved constant auditions and frequent rejection. In 2020, he advised aspiring performers to "keep your head down and do the work," noting that rejection is simply part of the profession.

A year later, he offered similar advice:

His screen career eventually expanded across television, film, and vertical dramas. Today, many viewers know him through a growing list of vertical titles including "Love the Way You Lie," "Crushed by My Ex-Husband's Brother," "My Cold-Blooded Alpha King," "The Billionaire's Rescue," "Love Me All You Like," "Falling Into the Embrace," "The Thief Lover," "Alpha King's Mistake," "Boss in the Light, Husband in the Dark," "Delta Force Queen Returns," and "His Cure, His Wife."

The posters for "The Thief Lover," "My Cold Blooded Alpha King," and "His Cure, His Wife" | Source: IMDb

While audiences often see him as an actor first, Clohessy's interviews suggest his ambitions have always extended beyond performing.

A Filmmaker Beyond Acting

Long before directing became a reality, Clohessy was already thinking about creating projects of his own.

In 2020, when asked whether he wanted to direct, his answer was immediate: "Yes I do. I feel it's the natural progression from now with producing and writing."

By 2021, he was discussing plans to direct the horror film "The Bog" while continuing to develop projects through his production ventures.

His desire to create rather than simply perform appears throughout many of his interviews. In 2022, he spoke candidly about the role filmmaking plays in his life.

"Ever since I was a kid that's all I've ever wanted to do, was direct films, make movies."

That passion shapes how he views work itself. Rather than separating creative pursuits from everyday life, he sees them as deeply connected. Experiences, conversations, relationships, and observations all become material for future stories.

In the same interview, he shared one of the lessons that has guided him throughout his career:

The idea appears again when discussing success. In 2021, he defined success not in terms of fame or recognition but as "having full creative control over big projects."

Finding a Home in Western Storytelling

Another theme that repeatedly appears throughout Clohessy's interviews is his connection to westerns.

His YouTube channel profile describes him as a country singer, actor, filmmaker, and Texas cowboy, and the channel showcases the music side of his creative life.

In 2025, while promoting "Frontier Crucible," Clohessy spoke extensively about his love for the genre.

He also described westerns as a uniquely American storytelling tradition, sayimg, "America has the Western. That's like our folklore."

In "Frontier Crucible," Clohessy plays Merrick, a man transporting medicine through dangerous territory while remaining committed to doing what he believes is right. The role appealed to him because of the character's moral certainty.

"He knows what's right and what's true. And he sticks to that moral code no matter what," he said.

His appreciation for westerns goes beyond the familiar imagery of horses and outlaws. He frequently talks about the genre in terms of character, dialogue, morality, and human relationships.

Clohessy has also continued exploring western storytelling behind the camera. In 2025, he discussed directing "Timberlands," a modern western starring Wes Studi, and made it clear that the genre remains close to his heart.

Family, Mentorship, and Creative Values

Throughout his career, Clohessy has consistently credited his family for helping him navigate the industry.

In 2020, he said his father had been there for every stage of his career, from running lines to offering practical advice about the realities of the business.

He has also spoken about the example his parents set for him, saying, "They have been the best support system."

Years later, he revealed that one of his favorite collaborators is still his father.

That sense of gratitude extends beyond family. Whether discussing fellow actors, longtime friends, or collaborators, Clohessy frequently returns to the importance of community and shared creative experiences.

From a childhood spent backstage and on film sets to a promising soccer career, formal acting training, television roles, independent filmmaking, country music, and western storytelling, Clohessy has built a career that continues to evolve.

Whether he's acting, directing, producing, writing, or making music, the throughline remains the same: a lifelong commitment to storytelling and a determination to build a creative career on his own terms.