Cleavon Jake Little (June 1, 1939 – October 22, 1992) was an American film and theatre actor, known for his lead role as Bart in the Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles (1974) and as the irreverent Dr. Jerry Noland in the early-1970s sitcom Temperatures Rising. He also starred in the comedy films FM (1978) and Once Bitten (1985) and the action films Vanishing Point (1971) and the Toy Soldiers (1984).

Cleavon Little

Acting Born June 1, 1939 – Died October 22, 1992 Chickasha, Oklahoma, USA

Cleavon Jake Little (June 1, 1939 – October 22, 1992) was an American film and theatre actor, known for his lead role as Bart in the Mel Brooks comedy Blazing Saddles (1974) and as the irreverent Dr. Jerry Noland in the early-1970s sitcom Temperatures Rising. He also starred in the comedy films FM (1978) and Once Bitten (1985) and the action films Vanishing Point (1971) and the Toy Soldiers (1984).

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The Love Boat

Andrew Hopkins

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

Self

The Mike Douglas Show

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The Merv Griffin Show

Self

MacGyver

Frank Colton

The Waltons

Tony Awards

Self - Nominee / Performer

The Rockford Files

Billy Merrihew

American Playhouse

Ned Shaw

Simon & Simon

ALF

George Foley

All in the Family

Coke