Age, Biography and Wiki
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 | USA |
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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) |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Body Measurements | Not Available |
| Eye Color | Not Available |
| Hair Color | Not Available |
Who Is Cleavon Little's Wife?
His wife is Valerie Wiggins (19 February 1972 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 1 child)
| Family | |
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| Parents | Not Available |
| Wife | Valerie Wiggins (19 February 1972 - 1974) ( divorced) ( 1 child) |
| Sibling | Not Available |
| Children | Not Available |
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 USA. We have estimatedCleavon Little's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 | $1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 | Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 | Pending |
| Salary in 2022 | Under Review |
| House | Not Available |
| Cars | Not Available |
| Source of Income | Actor |
Cleavon Little Social Network
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Timeline
He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 1994.
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.
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).
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).
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.
Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1967.
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.
