Cleavon Little Net Worth, spouse, young children, awards, movies

$2,000,000

The Famous actor Cleavon Little had a net worth of $2 million at the time of his death in 1992 at the age of 53 from colorectal cancer. His most notable works include his roles in the popular movies like Vanishing Point, Blazing Saddles, Greased Lightning, High Risk, Toy Soldiers, Once Bitten, and Fletch Lives.

Key facts:

Cleavon Little was an American actor known for his work on stage and screen.

He won a Drama Desk and Tony Award for his performance in the Broadway production of Purlie.

Little starred in several movies, including the classic comedy film, Blazing Saddles.

He won a Primetime Emmy Award for his guest role in the TV series Dear John.

In 1994, Cleavon Little was honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

Basic Information About Cleavon Little

Category	Celebrities › Actors
Professions	Actor
Net worth	$2,000,000
Date of birth	1939-06-01
Place of birth	Chickasha
Date of death	1992-10-22 (aged 53)
Nationality	United States of America
Spouse	19 February - Valerie Wiggins ( 1972 - 1974) (divorced) (1 child)
Gender	Male
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.82 m)
Social Media	↗︎ Wikipedia ↗︎ IMDb

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What Movie Awards did Cleavon Little win?

Oscar	Golden Globe	Golder Raspberry	BAFTA	Other
0	0	0	1	1

Cleavon Little awards

Award Name	State	Movie / Series Name	Year
BAFTA Film Award - Most Promising Newcomer to Leading Film Roles	Nominee	Blazing Saddles	1975
Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series	Winner	Dear John	1989

Cleavon Little roles

Movie / Series	Role
Blazing Saddles	Bart
Vanishing Point	Super Soul
Once Bitten	Sebastian
The Waltons	James Trevis Clark 1 episode, 1975
MacGyver	Frank Colton 2 episodes, 1989-1991
Tales from the Crypt	Pack Brightman 1 episode, 1992
Dear John	Tony Larkin 1 episode, 1989
The Love Boat	Andrew Hopkins 1 episode, 1980
The Mod Squad	Bolo 1 episode, 1972
Simon & Simon	Bookkeeper Jared Swope 1 episode, 1983
All in the Family	Coke 1 episode, 1971
ALF	George Foley 2 episodes, 1987
Fantasy Island	Charlie Raines 1 episode, 1981
Another World	Capt. Hancock (1980s) unknown episodes
American Playhouse	Nate Shaw 1 episode, 1990

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Interesting Facts about Cleavon Little

He won the lead role of Sheriff Bart in Blazing Saddles (1974) over Richard Pryor, who co-wrote the script, intending to play the role himself. Studio executives were apparently nervous over Pryor's reputation as a racy comedian and thought Little would be a safer choice.
He was a talented Shakespearean but was forced at the time to accept comedy roles when few black actors were considered for such important and serious roles. His passion remained for the classics, and he returned frequently to play such roles.
Following his death, his remains were cremated and his ashes were scattered into the New York harbor.
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).
He was posthumously awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on February 1, 1994.
Alumnus of the AADA (American Academy of Dramatic Arts), Class of 1967.

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Source URL: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Melba_Moore_and_Cleavon_Little_in_Purlie_1970.JPG
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Author: Zodiac Photographers, New York
Date taken: earliest legible date is 5 April 1970