Clifton Davis

Clifton Davis (born October 4, 1945) is an American actor who has appeared on television shows such as That's My Mama (on which he had the lead role) in the 1970s and on Amen in the 1980s. Davis has also acted on Broadway, and he was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Actor in 1972 for his performance in a musical version of The Two Gentlemen of Verona. Before finding fame in acting, Davis worked as a songwriter, most famously penning The Jackson 5's #2 hit "Never Can Say Goodbye".

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October 4 - 1945 - American - That's My Mama - Amen - Broadway - Tony Award - 1972 - The Two Gentlemen of Verona - Songwriter - The Jackson 5 - Never Can Say Goodbye

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Davis was born in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to being an actor and a singer, he is also an ordained Baptist minister.

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Chicago, Illinois - Baptist

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