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Randy Havens | |
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 Havens in 2019 | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
Randy Havens is an American actor. He is best known for his recurring role as science teacher Scott Clarke in the Netflix science fiction series Stranger Things.[1]
Career
Havens has worked as a film and television actor since 2004, mostly appearing in supporting and guest roles across a range of productions.
Stranger Things
In Stranger Things, Havens portrays Scott Clarke, the science teacher and audiovisual club adviser at Hawkins Middle School. The character provides scientific explanations and practical assistance to the series’ main protagonists and appears in multiple seasons of the show. After an absense in season 4, Havens returned as Clarke in the final season.[2]
Other work
Havens' appearances in notable film productions include playing Michael in Instant Family, Dr. Tim Mancini in the 2019 film Godzilla: King of the Monsters,[3] Till in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3, and "Star-Crossed Man" in The Suicide Squad (2021).
His television work also includes a recurring role as Stan in the AMC series Halt and Catch Fire.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Good Intentions | Shirt Shopper | |
| 2014 | Let's Be Cops | Dave | credited as Randall P. Havens |
| 2017 | Logan Lucky | CMS Cashier Manager | |
| Geostorm | Trey Grant | Uncredited | |
| 2018 | The Front Runner | Alan Weinberg | |
| Boy Erased | Lee's Dad | ||
| Instant Family | Michael | ||
| 2019 | Godzilla: King of the Monsters | Dr. Tim Mancini | credited as Randall P. Havens |
| Richard Jewell | Sound Tech | ||
| 2021 | Fear Street: Part Three - 1666 | George Fier | |
| The Suicide Squad | Star-Crossed Man | ||
| The Eyes of Tammy Faye | Steve Pieters | ||
| 2023 | Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 | Till | |
| 2024 | Guacamole Yesterdays | Franklin | [4] |
| 2025 | The Electric State | Sentre GPO | Uncredited |
Television
| Year(s) | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-2015 | Halt and Catch Fire | Stan | Recurring: season 1-2[5] |
| 2016-2025 | Stranger Things | Scott Clarke | Recurring: season 1-3, 5 |
| 2021-2022 | Stargirl | Paul Deisinger | Recurring: season 2-3 |
| 2025 | Grosse Pointe Garden Society | Kenny | [4] |
References
- ^ Bell, Amanda (2019-06-10). "Why The Cast Of Stranger Things 3 Looks So Familiar". Looper. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ Myers, Kendall (December 31, 2025). "'Stranger Things 5' Finally Did Right by This Overlooked Season 1 Character". Collider. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ Welch, Alex (2017-05-26). "Godzilla: King of Monsters Adds Another Stranger Things Star". ScreenRant. Retrieved 2025-12-08.
- ^ a b Wilson, TiShea (June 20, 2025). "From Hawkins to Heartfelt Dramedy: Randy Havens Shines in 'Guacamole Yesterdays'". Nerd Alert News. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
- ^ Arkin, Daniel (December 29, 2025). "'Stranger Things' actor pushes back on fan theories, says there's no 'secret' cut of the final season". NBC News. Retrieved January 14, 2026.
External links
- Randy Havens at IMDb
