Sierra McClain, 1994
Actors · March 16, 1994
Sierra McClain
★ HOW OLD IS SIERRA MCCLAIN?
Sierra McClain is 32 years old, born March 16, 1994 in United States · Pisces.
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About
Sierra McClain broke through as Nessa Parker on Empire, then pivoted to prestige TV with roles in Mindhunter and 9-1-1: Lone Star. Born March 16, 1994, the American actress and singer got her start in Daddy's Little Girls. She also performs as part of Thriii, her family pop/R&B group with her sisters. As a Pisces, she channels emotional depth across both acting and music.
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Biography
Sierra McClain's breakout came as Nessa Parker in Empire (2016–2018), the role that shifted her from supporting work into leading visibility. Before that, she'd played Sierra in Daddy's Little Girls (2007), a debut that planted her in the industry but didn't yet define her trajectory. Her peak TV runs include Tanya Clifton in Mindhunter (2019) and Grace Ryder in 9-1-1: Lone Star (2020–2023)—roles that showcased her range across drama and procedural formats. Film credits span Honey: Rise Up and Dance (2018) as Tosha and Shrink (2009) as Carina. Beyond acting, she performs as a member of Thriii, a family pop/R&B group with her sisters.
Born March 16, 1994, McClain is a Pisces—a sign associated with adaptability and emotional intuition. Her life-path number is 33, the master teacher archetype. As an American actress and singer, she operates across both scripted television and music formats, a dual practice that reflects modern entertainment's genre fluidity. Her US citizenship grounds her career in American television and film production.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Sierra McClain's earliest credited role was Sierra in Daddy's Little Girls (2007), the film that first brought her professional recognition as an actress. Before her breakthrough on Empire, she also appeared in Shrink (2009) and accumulated supporting television work, building the resume that would eventually lead to her 2016 series regular role.
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Trivia
- She performed in Honey: Rise Up and Dance (2018), a dance-focused film that paired her acting with her musical background.
- Sierra is part of Thriii, a family pop/R&B group, meaning her music career is literally a family project with her sisters.
- Her two most recognized TV roles—Nessa in Empire and Grace in 9-1-1: Lone Star—span different genres: serialized drama and procedural ensemble respectively.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Sierra McClain?
- Sierra McClain is 32 years old (born March 16, 1994).
- When is Sierra McClain's birthday?
- Sierra McClain was born on March 16, 1994.
- What is Sierra McClain's zodiac sign?
- Sierra McClain is a Pisces, born March 16, 1994.
- What is Sierra McClain's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Sierra McClain was born in 1994, the year of the Wood Dog.
- Where is Sierra McClain from?
- Sierra McClain is from United States.
- What does Sierra McClain do?
- Sierra McClain is a actor.
- Is Sierra McClain still alive?
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