Cleavant Derricks

Cleavant Derricks

72 · Born: May 15, 1953

Personal Details

BornMay 15, 1953 Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Relatives
  • Clinton Derricks-Carroll (Sibling)

Biography

Cleavant Derricks, a multifaceted individual, was born on May 15, 1953, in the vibrant city of Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. This talented actor and composer has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, with notable appearances in prominent productions such as Sliders, Moscow on the Hudson, and the critically acclaimed Dreamgirls.

Throughout his illustrious career, Derricks has shared the spotlight with his loving wife, Portia Derricks, whom he wed on June 24, 1986. Together, they have nurtured a loving family, blessed with the arrival of four precious children.

Career

2011
Miami Magma
Miami Magma as Ray Miller
2008
Rome & Jewel
Rome & Jewel as Reverend Q
2007
2006
2002
1999
Sliders
Sliders as Rembrandt Brown
1993
1992
Woops!
Woops! as Dr. Frederick Ross
1991
Good Sports
Good Sports as Jeff Mussberger
1987
1986
Off Beat
Off Beat as Abe Washington
1985
The Slugger's Wife
The Slugger's Wife as Manny Alvarado
1984
Moscow on the Hudson
Moscow on the Hudson as Lionel Witherspoon
1981
1979
1978
Cindy
Cindy as Michael Simpson