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Cleavon Jake Little (June 1, 1939 – October 22, 1992) was an American film and theatre actor.
Little was widely known for his lead role as Sheriff Bart in the 1974 Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles. He also was the irreverent Dr. Jerry Noland in the early 1970s sitcom Temperatures Rising.
In 1978, he played "The Prince of Darkness" in the radio station comedy FM, previously having played the role of radio personality Super Soul in the 1971 action film Vanishing Point. His later work included the 1984 film Toy Soldiers.
Little was born in Chickasha, Oklahoma, and was the brother of singer DeEtta Little, best known for her performance of "Gonna Fly Now", the main theme to Rocky. He grew up in California and attended college initially at San Diego City College, and then at San Diego State University where he earned a bachelor's degree in dramatic arts. After receiving a full scholarship to graduate school at Juilliard he moved to New York. After completing studies at Juilliard, Little trained at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts.
THE DEATH OF CLEAVON LITTLE
Cleavon Little interviews, 1989
Welcome, Sheriff - Blazing Saddles (4/10) Movie CLIP (1974) HD
Cleavon Little interviewed by Rian Keating, March 1985
All In The Family, Edith Writes A Song S-2 E-4
Blazing Saddles - Trailer (Starring: Cleavon Little, Gene Wilder)
Headline News - on the Death of actor Cleavon Little, 1992
POLICE STORY A Community of Victims with Cleavon Little, Denise Nicholas, Mel Stewar
the new sheriff scene from blazing saddles
Blazing Saddles (7/10) Movie CLIP - Lili Goes Black (1974) HD
Purlie 1974 Tony Awards
Blazing Saddles - Trailer
CLEAVON LITTLE DEATH CERTIFICATE
Blazing Saddles - Nobody move or ...