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Cleavon Little
From The TV IV
| Cleavon Little | |
| Birth name | Cleavon Jake Little |
| Born | June 1, 1939 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA |
| Died | October 22, 1992 in Sherman Oaks, California, USA from colon cancer |
| Notable Roles | |
| Notable Episodes | |
| Awards | star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
Contents |
Roles
Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Year(s) | Season(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temperatures Rising | Jerry Noland | 1972–1974 | 1 | 2 |
| Bagdad Cafe | Sal | 1990–1991 | 2 | |
| True Colors | Ron Freeman | 1991–1992 | 2 | |
Guest Starring Roles
| Series | Role | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Felony Squad | Jesse Hawkins | 3x06 - Kiss Me, Kill You | November 1, 1968 |
| The Felony Squad | Jesse Hawkins | 3x07 - The Nowhere Man (1) | November 8, 1968 |
| All in the Family | Coke | 2x04 - Edith Writes a Song | October 9, 1971 |
| The Mod Squad | Bolo | 5x01 - The Connection (1) | September 14, 1972 |
| The Rockford Files | Billy Merrihew | 3x13 - Sticks & Stones May Break Your Bones, but Waterbury Will Bury You | January 14, 1977 |
| Supertrain | Preacher Ross | 1x08 - The Green Girl | April 28, 1979 |
| Simon & Simon | Jared Snyder | 2x22 - Red Dog Blues | March 24, 1983 |
| The Fall Guy | Max Downey | 2x22 - The Chase | April 13, 1983 |
| 227 | Abner Neal | 4x17 - For Richer, For Poorer | March 4, 1989 |
| MacGyver | Frank Colton | 5x03 - The Black Corsage | October 2, 1989 |
| MacGyver | Frank Colton | 7x05 - The Coltons | October 14, 1991 |
Notable Film Roles
| Film | Role | Released |
|---|---|---|
| Blazing Saddles | Bart | 1974 |
Talk, News and Game Show Appearances
| Series | Episode | Airdate |
|---|---|---|
| The $10,000 Pyramid | May 12-16, 1975 |
Awards and Accolades
Tony Awards
- Won: Best Leading Actor in a Musical (1970)
- Purlie
Primetime Emmy Awards
- Won: Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series (1989)
