Cleavon Little, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Cleavon Little

American actor

Date of Birth: 01-Jun-1939

Place of Birth: Chickasha, Oklahoma, United States

Date of Death: 22-Oct-1992

Profession: stage actor, television actor, film actor

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Gemini

Cleavon Jake Little (June 1, 1939 – October 22, 1992) 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 (1972–1974).
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 (1991–1992).