From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Clare Maree Bowen (born May 12, 1984, height 5' 2" (1,57 m))is an Australian actress and singer, best known for role as Scarlett O'Connor in ABC musical drama television series Nashville. Bowen was born in Australia. Her year of birth is uncertain; sources place it between 1984 and 1989. Her parents Tony and Kathleen worked for Qantas and she spent time overseas as a child,... see more