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Cleavon Little was an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Sheriff Bart in the 1974 comedy classic Blazing Saddles. He also starred in the television series Vanishing Son and the films Greased Lightning and Fletch Lives. Little was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and raised in California. He attended San Diego State University and the University of California, Los Angeles. He began his career as a stand-up comedian in the late 1960s, and made his film debut in the 1971 drama The Last Picture Show. Little won a Tony Award for his performance in the 1975 Broadway production of Purlie. He also appeared in the films Slaughterhouse-Five, The End, and The Stunt Man. His last film role was in the 1989 comedy Uncle Buck. Little died of colon cancer in 1992 at the age of 53. He was posthumously inducted into the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1994.

Popular As Cleavon Jake Little
Occupation actor,soundtrack
Age 53 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 1 June, 1939
Birthday 1 June
Birthplace Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA
Date of death 22 October, 1992
Died Place Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Cleavon Little Height, Weight & Measurements

At 53 years old, Cleavon Little height is 6' (1.83 m) .

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Height 6' (1.83 m)
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Who Is Cleavon Little's Wife?

His wife is Valerie Wiggins (19 February 1972 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 1 child)

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Wife Valerie Wiggins (19 February 1972 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
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Cleavon Little Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Cleavon Little worth at the age of 53 years old? Cleavon Little’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from United States. We have estimated Cleavon Little's net worth , money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2023 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Actor

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1994

He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 1994.

1990

He never matched that success but did continue with important stage roles ("I'm Not Rappaport") and other TV series work (Bagdad Cafe (1990)). A hard-working, heavily driven man, Little was plagued by ulcers and stomach disorders for much of his life.

1976

Brother of singer DeEtta Little, best known for her vocal performance (with Nelson Pigford) on the chart-topping Bill Conti song "Gonna Fly Now", the main theme to Rocky (1976).

1974

With his sly charm and appeal, he was a natural for comedy and hit the apex of his career after winning a co-starring role opposite Gene Wilder in the Mel Brooks western spoof Blazing Saddles (1974).

1968

A few film roles came his way with What's So Bad About Feeling Good? (1968), John and Mary (1969), Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970), and the cult film Vanishing Point (1971) but it was the 1972 sitcom The New Temperatures Rising Show (1972) that finally got him some leverage in Hollywood. The by-now popular actor caught the eye of film producers.

1967

Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1967.

1939

Versatile, charismatic African-American actor Cleavon Little was born on June 1, 1939, in Oklahoma but grew up in California and attended San Diego College. He earned a scholarship to Juilliard and moved to New York, then trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Art and was soon appearing off-Broadway. Classically trained ("Hamlet" "A Midsummer Night's Dream"), he won the Tony award for a less weighty musical, "Purlie", which took him west.