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

{"id":16590,"title":"Miami Magma","year":"2011","character":"Ray Miller","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/miami-magma","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4k8qlf0pr7i0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4k8qlf0pr7i0.jpg"},"released":1}
2011
Miami Magma
Miami Magma as Ray Miller
{"id":7921,"title":"The Wedding Bells","year":2007,"character":"Cedric","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/the-wedding-bells","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_7921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_7921.jpg"},"released":1}
2007
{"id":197568,"title":"Basilisk: The Serpent King","year":"2006","character":"Col. Douglas","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/basilisk-the-serpent-king","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_197568.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_197568.jpg"},"released":1}
2006
{"id":24736,"title":"World Traveler","year":"2002","character":"Carl","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/world-traveler","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_24736.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_24736.jpg"},"released":1}
2002
{"id":3129,"title":"Sliders","year":1999,"character":"Rembrandt Brown","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/sliders","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7fe22jltf8g0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/shows\/poster\/7fe22jltf8g0.jpg"},"released":1}
1999
Sliders
Sliders as Rembrandt Brown
{"id":792,"title":"Touched by an Angel","year":1999,"character":"Robert Springbelt","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/touched-by-an-angel","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_792.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_792.jpg"},"released":1}
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel as Robert Springbelt
{"id":26959,"title":"Carnival of Souls","year":"1998","character":"Sid","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/carnival-of-souls-1998","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59ap8l9eaho0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/59ap8l9eaho0.jpg"},"released":1}
1998
{"id":8354,"title":"Thea","year":1993,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/thea","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8354.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8354.jpg"},"released":1}
1993
{"id":103839458,"title":"Woops!","year":1992,"character":"Dr. Frederick Ross","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/woops","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_103839458.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_103839458.jpg"},"released":1}
1992
Woops!
Woops! as Dr. Frederick Ross
{"id":8390,"title":"Good Sports","year":1991,"character":"Jeff Mussberger","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/good-sports","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8390.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8390.jpg"},"released":1}
1991
Good Sports
Good Sports as Jeff Mussberger
{"id":8382,"title":"Drexell's Class","year":1991,"character":"","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/show\/drexells-class","type":"show","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/show_8382.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/show_8382.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":62159,"title":"Off Beat","year":"1986","character":"Abe Washington","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/off-beat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4s7plv5167m0.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/images\/fanart\/movies\/poster\/4s7plv5167m0.jpg"},"released":1}
1986
Off Beat
Off Beat as Abe Washington
{"id":8210,"title":"The Slugger's Wife","year":"1985","character":"Manny Alvarado","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sluggers-wife","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_8210.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_8210.jpg"},"released":1}
1985
The Slugger's Wife
The Slugger's Wife as Manny Alvarado
{"id":6387,"title":"Moscow on the Hudson","year":"1984","character":"Lionel Witherspoon","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/moscow-on-the-hudson","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_6387.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_6387.jpg"},"released":1}
1984
Moscow on the Hudson
Moscow on the Hudson as Lionel Witherspoon
{"id":63569,"title":"Fort Apache the Bronx","year":"1981","character":"Suspect #4","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fort-apache-the-bronx","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_63569.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_63569.jpg"},"released":1}
1981
{"id":163510,"title":"When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate","year":"1979","character":"Featured Performer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/when-hell-freezes-over-ill-skate-1979","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163510.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163510.jpg"},"released":1}
1979
{"id":163841,"title":"Cindy","year":"1978","character":"Michael Simpson","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/cindy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_163841.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_163841.jpg"},"released":1}
1978
Cindy
Cindy as Michael Simpson