Early Life and Education
Clary was born in Surbiton, Surrey, to Brenda (née McDonald), a probation officer, and Peter J. Clary, a policeman. He was brought up in Teddington with two older sisters. By his own words, he was conceived "in broad daylight" in Clacton-on-Sea in 1958. Two of his great-grandparents were Germans who immigrated to England at the end of the 19th century. He was raised Catholic and educated at St Benedict's School, Ealing. He later studied English and Drama at Goldsmiths' College, University of London.
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