Clifton Davis
Biography
Clifton Davis is an American actor, singer and songwriter who began as a songwriter, writing the Jackson 5 hit Never Can Say Goodbye. Raised in Mastic, New York, he joined the original Broadway production of Hello, Dolly! as a replacement in the mid-1960s. He later created Valentine in Two Gentlemen of Verona, which earned him a 1972 Tony nomination for best actor in a musical. On television he starred as barber Clifton Curtis in That's My Mama and from 1986 to 1991 played Ruben Gregory in Amen. He also co-starred with Melba Moore on a musical variety show and appeared as a panelist on Match Game and several versions of Pyramid. His film credits include Scott Joplin (1977) and Any Given Sunday (1999). Later Broadway work included the Sultan in Aladdin and Dr. Dillamond in Wicked.
81years old
Turns 82 on October 4in 356 days
- Born Chicago
- Star sign: LibraThe sign runs September 23 to October 22
- Also credited as Clifton Duncan Davis
Movie Career
- Films
- 5
- Career span
- 45 years1977 to 2022
Every film, newest first
- 2022We Are Gathered Here TodayIMDb rating 5.8
- 2004Halloweentown HighIMDb rating 6.0
- 2001Kingdom ComeIMDb rating 5.6
- 2001Max Keeble's Big MoveIMDb rating 5.5
- 1977Little Ladies of the NightIMDb rating 5.9
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Clifton Davis made one film with each of them. Pick a number on the chart or a name in the list to see the films they share.
Films together
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All films by Mark A.Z. Dippé
All films by Tim Hill
Doug McHenryDirector, 1 film, 2001
All films by Doug McHenry
Awards
One award and honor.
| Year | Award | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other honors | |||
| 1971 | Theatre World Award | Won | |
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