Jodie Harsh
James Allen Clarke (born 1985), better known as Jodie Harsh, is a London-based DJ music producer, promoter, and drag queen.[1][2]
Jodie Harsh | |
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Birth name | James Allen Clarke |
Born | 1985 |
Genres | House |
Occupation(s) | DJ |
Born in Canterbury, Kent in 1985, Harsh attended the London College of Fashion.[3] While at university, she first adopted the persona of Jodie Harsh to make money through nightclub jobs.[3]
In April 2016, it was announced that Harsh has filmed scenes for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, a film adaptation of the cult British television series; the film was released in July 2016.[4] Jodie played herself in the movie, which also stars Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, and supermodel Kate Moss.[4]
In 2019, Out described Harsh as "Britain's Best-Known Drag Queen".[5] In 2021, Harsh made a guest appearance on the third episode of the second series of RuPaul's Drag Race UK on BBC Three.[6]
References
- "Jodie Harsh: 'Drag is my work suit' – Profiles – People". The Independent. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
- "Jodie Harsh enlists 61 iconic UK queens for new music vid - including RPDR UK's Tayce, Bimini and more". Attitude. 5 March 2021. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - "Hey, Ms DJ...Jodie Harsh". Gay Times. p. 42. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2020 – via jodieharsh.com.
- "La Voix, Charlie Hides & Jodie Harsh to Star in 'Absolutely Fabulous' Movie". Drag Near You. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- Crummy, Colin (19 October 2015). "Why Jodie Harsh Is Britain's Best-Known Drag Queen". Out. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
- "Drag Race UK announces new guest stars, including legendary former contestant". Gay Times. Retrieved 29 January 2021.