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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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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He starred in the stage musical Purlie in 1970, winning a Tony Award for 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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June 1: June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining....

1939: 1939 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar)....

October 22: October 22 is the 295th day of the year (296th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 70 days remaining....

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