Todd McClendon

Todd McClendon is an actor, assistant director, and podcast creator who portrays Giovanni, also known as “Gio,” in the award-winning television drama series “Dear Love,” streaming on Prime Video. Working alongside writer, director, producer, and actor Phillip Bufford, McClendon contributes both on screen and behind the camera to the School Boy Films production. McClendon trained in media production at Ohio Media School in Columbus, Ohio, where Bufford was his instructor. After McClendon expressed an interest in acting, Bufford emphasized the importance of completing his training. On graduation day, Bufford offered him a role in “Dear Love,” launching their television collaboration. McClendo…