Cleavon Little

Cleavon Little (June 1, 1939 - October 22, 1992) was an American actor, best known for his lead role in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles.

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June 1 - 1939 - October 22 - 1992 - American - Mel Brooks - Blazing Saddles

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He was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, grew up in California, and trained as actor in New York, at Juilliard and the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.

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Chickasha, Oklahoma - California - New York - Juilliard - American Academy of Dramatic Arts

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He starred in the stage musical Purlie in 1970, winning a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical.

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Purlie - Tony Award - Best Leading Actor in a Musical

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He has a motion picture star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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He died of colon cancer at the age of only 53.

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Colon - Cancer

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