Jodie Harsh

James Allen Clarke (born 1985),[1] better known as Jodie Harsh, is a London-based DJ music producer and promoter.[2]

Jodie Harsh
Birth nameJames Allen Clarke
GenresHouse
Occupation(s)DJ

Background

Born in Canterbury, Kent in 1985, Harsh attended the London College of Fashion. It was while at university she first adopted the persona of Jodie Harsh to make money through nightclub jobs.[3]

Rise to fame

Originally wanting to become a journalist, a career in promotion was kicked off after a much hyped birthday event at the Soho Revue Bar, attended by Alexander McQueen, Kate Moss, Amy Winehouse and Boy George, leading to the management requesting Harsh start her own club night, "Circus".[4] This came after four years working in clubs such as The End in London and Space in Ibiza. In late 2010, Harsh started an infamous weekday club nights called "Room Service".

TV and film

In April 2016 it was announced that Harsh has filmed scenes for Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, a film adaptation of the cult British TV series, shown in cinemas worldwide starting 1 July 2016. Jodie is playing herself in the movie, which stars Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley and supermodel Kate Moss.[5]

In 2021, Harsh made a guest appearance on the third episode of RuPaul's Drag Race UK Series 2 on BBC Three. [6]

References
  1. Crummy, Colin (19 October 2015). "Why Jodie Harsh Is Britain's Best-Known Drag Queen". Out. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  2. "Jodie Harsh: 'Drag is my work suit' – Profiles – People". The Independent. 18 June 2009. Retrieved 17 April 2013.
  3. "Hey, Ms DJ...Jodie Harsh". Gay Times. p. 42. Archived from the original on 19 August 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2020 – via jodieharsh.com.
  4. http://www.thetimes.co.uk%2Ftto%2Flife%2Fcelebrity%2Farticle1759662.html%5B%5D
  5. "La Voix, Charlie Hides & Jodie Harsh to Star in 'Absolutely Fabulous' Movie". Drag Near You. 16 November 2015. Retrieved 2 February 2019.
  6. "Drag Race UK announces new guest stars, including legendary former contestant". Gay Times. Retrieved 29 January 2021.
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