Clare Kramer
She stole scenes as the god-like villain Glory on Buffy, proving that a short stint can create an immortal TV antagonist.
Born 1974 (age 52)·American actress·Birthday: September 3·Generation X
Biography
Clare Kramer built a career on sharp, memorable performances that often eclipsed their screen time. A North Carolina native who studied theater at UCLA, she broke out in the cheerleading comedy 'Bring It On' before landing her defining role: the unhinged, glitter-dusted hell-god Glory on 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.' Though appearing in only a single season, her portrayal became instantly iconic, blending terrifying power with a vapid, valley-girl sensibility. Kramer leveraged that cult fame into a steady stream of film and TV work, from indie darling 'The Rules of Attraction' to procedural guest spots, while also co-founding the entertainment news site GeekNation. Her path reflects the power of a perfectly pitched character to resonate for decades, making her a staple of fan conventions and genre discussions.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Clare was born in 1974, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Clare Was Born
The biggest hits of 1974
#1 Movie
The Towering Inferno
Best Picture
The Godfather Part II
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Clare's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1974Born
Nixon resigns the presidency
Gas: $0.53/galHome: $22,600Min wage: $2.00/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"The Way We Were" — Barbra StreisandBest Picture: The Godfather Part II
1979Started school
Iran hostage crisis begins; Three Mile Island accident
Gas: $0.86/galHome: $37,900Min wage: $2.90/hrPresident: Jimmy Carter"My Sharona" — The KnackBest Picture: Kramer vs. Kramer
1987Became a teenager
Black Monday stock market crash
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $72,400Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Walk Like an Egyptian" — The BanglesBest Picture: The Last Emperor
1990Could drive
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1992Could vote
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1995Turned 21
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2004Turned 30
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2014Turned 40
Russia annexes Crimea; Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Gas: $3.37/galHome: $160,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Happy" — Pharrell WilliamsBest Picture: Birdman
2024Turned 50
AI reshapes industries; Paris Olympics
Gas: $3.31/galHome: $372,000Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Joe Biden"Espresso" — Sabrina CarpenterBest Picture: Anora
2026Age 52 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Portrayed the primordial villain Glory in the fifth season of the cult series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'
- Played the antagonistic cheerleader Courtney in the hit film 'Bring It On.'
- Co-founded and served as CEO of the digital media platform GeekNation.
- Starred as the lead, Lucy Diamond, in the action-comedy spy film 'D.E.B.S.'
- Had a recurring role as the mysterious Sister Margarita in the medical drama 'House.'
Did You Know?
She is married to Brian Keathley, the bassist for the band Spiral.
She and her 'Buffy' co-star Emma Caulfield are close friends and business partners.
She gave birth to twins in 2011.
She competed in gymnastics for ten years during her youth.
She hosted the weekly web series 'The Stream' on GeekNation.
“I'm not a villain; I'm a higher power.”
