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Cleavant Derricks

  • Birthplace: Knoxville, Tennessee
  • Birthday: May 15, 1953

An imposing African-American character player with a strong singing voice, Derricks first made his mark on the Broadway and off-Broadway stages in a series of soul, gospel and blues-flavored musical dramas and revues before trying his hand briefly at features and later as a cast regular on series TV. He studied voice in college and began pursuing a career writing gospel music, but seeing his twin brother Clinton performing onstage steered him toward acting. At the proverbial eleventh hour of desperation, Derricks won a chance to audition for a …more

Credits

Actor

Career Milestones

  • 1993 to 1994

    Played Charles on the ABC comedy series, "Thea"

  • 1992

    Played Dr. Frederick Ross on the Fox TV sitcom, "Woops!"

  • 1991

    First TV role as series regular, "Good Sports"; played role of Jeff Mussberger

  • 1984

    First prominent supporting role in features, "Moscow on the Hudson"

  • 1982

    Enjoyed notable Broadway success in the musical revue, "Dreamgirls", for which he also did vocal arrangements; won Tony Award as Best Featured Actor in a Musical

Awards

  • 1982

    Drama Desk Award: Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical

  • 1982

    Tony: Featured Actor in a Musical

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