Accident and recovery[edit]
On September 15, 2001, at the age of 15, Clapp was hit by a train. He had become drunk at a ceremony commemorating victims of the September 11 attacks. Clapp has no recollection of passing out on a railroad track near his home in Arroyo Grande, California.[5] His blood alcohol content was found to be .229.[6] He was hit by a freight train travelling at high speed. His injuries required the amputation of both his legs above his knees and his right arm slightly below his shoulder.
Clapp underwent extensive rehabilitation at the Hanger Clinic.[7] He mastered independent walking only five months after the accident, an exceptional accomplishment.[8] He is quoted as saying, "I left the wheelchair five months after the accident and I don’t want to …show more content…
Prosthetics[edit]
Clapp has used a series of increasingly advanced prosthetic limbs.[4]
He has three different sets of specialized prosthetic legs: one for walking, one for running, and one for …show more content…
He has since participated in numerous athletic competitions for amputees. He competed in the University of Central Oklahoma's Endeavor Games from 2002 to 2005.[14] Cameron's gold and silver medal accomplishments include running 100 meters in only 18 seconds and swimming 20 laps.[14]
He aspires to compete in the Paralympic Games,[5][14] although he jokes that "there aren't enough athletes in my category. I'm the only triple amputee that runs!"[14]
He is additionally an accomplished golfer.[14]
Acting career[edit]
Clapp's acting career has spanned television and film.
In 2005 his accident and miraculous recovery was featured on the Discovery Channel series Medical Incredible.[15]
His television roles have included Jake, the no-legged boyfriend in NBC's My Name Is Earl.[16][17] He also appeared in HBO's Carnivàle as the character of Management.
He portrayed a wounded service member in the 2008 feature film
On September 15, 2001, at the age of 15, Clapp was hit by a train. He had become drunk at a ceremony commemorating victims of the September 11 attacks. Clapp has no recollection of passing out on a railroad track near his home in Arroyo Grande, California.[5] His blood alcohol content was found to be .229.[6] He was hit by a freight train travelling at high speed. His injuries required the amputation of both his legs above his knees and his right arm slightly below his shoulder.
Clapp underwent extensive rehabilitation at the Hanger Clinic.[7] He mastered independent walking only five months after the accident, an exceptional accomplishment.[8] He is quoted as saying, "I left the wheelchair five months after the accident and I don’t want to …show more content…
Prosthetics[edit]
Clapp has used a series of increasingly advanced prosthetic limbs.[4]
He has three different sets of specialized prosthetic legs: one for walking, one for running, and one for …show more content…
He has since participated in numerous athletic competitions for amputees. He competed in the University of Central Oklahoma's Endeavor Games from 2002 to 2005.[14] Cameron's gold and silver medal accomplishments include running 100 meters in only 18 seconds and swimming 20 laps.[14]
He aspires to compete in the Paralympic Games,[5][14] although he jokes that "there aren't enough athletes in my category. I'm the only triple amputee that runs!"[14]
He is additionally an accomplished golfer.[14]
Acting career[edit]
Clapp's acting career has spanned television and film.
In 2005 his accident and miraculous recovery was featured on the Discovery Channel series Medical Incredible.[15]
His television roles have included Jake, the no-legged boyfriend in NBC's My Name Is Earl.[16][17] He also appeared in HBO's Carnivàle as the character of Management.
He portrayed a wounded service member in the 2008 feature film