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Cleavon Little

American stage actor and film star
Cleavon Jake Little 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 Tony Award and a Drama Desk Award. Wikipedia
Born: June 1, 1939, Chickasha, OK
Died: October 22, 1992 (age 53 years), Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, CA
Spouse: Valerie Wiggins (m. 1972–1974)
Awards: Drama Desk Award (Purlie, 1970), Tony Awards (Purlie, 1970), and Primetime Emmy Awards (Dear John, 1989)