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October 22, 1992 (53 years old)
Zodiac Sign
Gemini
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Celebrities born on June 1
Born in 1939
Born in Chickasha, Oklahoma
Gemini named Cleavon
Movie Actors from Oklahoma
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First name Cleavon
Cleavon Little
Cleavon Jake Little was an American stage, film, and television actor. He began his career in the late 1960s on the stage. In 1970, he starred in the Broadway production of Purlie, for which he earned both a Drama Desk Award and a Tony Award. His first leading television role was that of the irreverent Dr. Jerry Noland on the ABC sitcom Temperatures Rising. While starring in the sitcom, Little appeared in what has become his signature performance, portraying Sheriff Bart in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy film Blazing Saddles. In the 1980s, Little continued to appear in stage productions, films, and in guest spots on television series. In 1989, he won a Primetime Emmy Award for his appearance on the NBC sitcom Dear John. He later starred on the Fox sitcom True Colors.
BornCleavon Jake Little, June 1, 1939, Chickasha, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedOctober 22, 1992, Sherman Oaks, California, U.S.
EducationSan Diego City College, San Diego State University (BA), Juilliard School (GrDip), American Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActor
Years active1960–1992

About Cleavon Little

Movie Actor Cleavon Little was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States on June 1, 1939. He dies at the age of 53, on October 22, 1992.

In Director Mel Brooks' iconic film Movie Blazing Saddles, he played the black Sheriff Bart. ALF, The Love Boat, Fantasy Island, and Greased Lightning are among his other credits.

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Cleavon Little before becoming famous

Cleavon Little was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1939 is the year of the Chinese Zodiac Rabbit (兔).

He was classically schooled, studying at Julliard and performing off-Broadway in Purlie, for which he won a Tony Award.

Achievement of Cleavon Little

Due to societal bigotry, he was unable to advance to important roles on Broadway and had to settle for comic roles.

Cleavon Little's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship

He was born in the Oklahoma city of Chickasha. DeEtta Little, his sister, was a singer, and he was married to Valerie Wiggins from 1972 to 1974.

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Comedian Richard Pryor developed the screenplay for Movie Blazing Saddles with the intention of starring in the film as the sheriff. His inflammatory racial comedy routines, however, made studio bosses wary about casting him.

Richard Pryor (1940 - 2005) (Comedian)
Richard Pryor (1940 - 2005)

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Cleavon Little Income & Net worth

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