Clay Aiken: Clay Aiken. Self: The Runner-Up. Clayton Holmes Grissom was born on November 30, 1978 in Raleigh, North Carolina, to Faye Aiken Parker and Vernon Grissom. When Clay was a teenager, he had a love for teaching and helping young children and later on studied to became a school teacher. When he was about 23 years old, a longtime friend persuaded him to audition for American Idol. When he was 25...
Known For:
The Runner-Up (Self),
American Idol (Self - ContestantSelfSelf - GuestSelf - Audience MemberSelf - PerformerSelf - Guest HostSelf - MentorSelf - Season 2 Runner-Up),
The View (SelfSelf - Musical GuestSelf - Guest Co-HostSelf - North Carolina Congressional Candidate),
The Apprentice (Self(archive footage))
