Background
Clayton, John J. was born on September 16, 1917 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank Eugene and Eleanor Lydia (Peterson) Clayton.
producer writer Documentary film director
Clayton, John J. was born on September 16, 1917 in Waupaca, Wisconsin, United States. Son of Frank Eugene and Eleanor Lydia (Peterson) Clayton.
Bachelor, Carroll College, 1939. MDivinity, Colgate-Rochester Divinity School, 1942. Postgraduate, Eastman School Music, 1943.
Master of Fine Arts, University Southern California, 1955.
Associate minister, University Presbyterian Church, Madison, Wisconsin, 1942-1945; minister to students, Presbyterian Synod of Missouri, Columbia, 1945-1954; film director, Methodist television and Film Commission, Nashville, 1955-1964; director film, National Council Churches, New York City, 1964-1967; producer, director, Clayton Communications, Katonah, New York, 1967-1972; producer, director, Clayton Enterprises, East Canaan, Connecticut, since 1972. Vice president Robert Flaherty Film Foundation, Brattleboro, Vermont, 1959-1960. Founder N.E. Documentarians' Society, New York City, since 1976.
Member American Film Institute, International Film Seminars, Society Motion Pictures and television Engineers, University Film and Video Association, Presbyterian Synod North-East.
Married Alice Marie Wagner, December 27, 1939. Children: Cathrine, Lynn, Stewart, Lisa.