Cleavant Derricks
Rembrandt Brown in Sliders
Birth name : Cleavant Derricks
Birth date : 1953/05/15 (72 years old)
Birth place : Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
Biography for Cleavant Derricks
Cleavant began his career in the theater by making local tours and then gradually turned to the cameras. So we can see it in "I Have a Dream", "Your Arm's Too Short to Box With God", "Big Deal" and "Jesus Christ Superstar". He then devoted himself to a few television productions: "Roseanne", "Whoops", "Something Wilder", "Drexell's Class" and of course Sliders in which he plays the role of our beloved charmer!
Cleavant Derricks is an American actor known for his role in the Sliders television series. Derricks was born on March 30, 1953 in Brownsville, Tennessee. He studied at Dillard High School, then graduated in dramatic arts at Howard University.
After making his debut on stage, Derricks began to appear in films and television series in the 1980s. He notably played in the films "Dreamgirls" and "Mystery Men". However, he is best known for his role in the television series Sliders, where he interpreted the character of Rembrandt Brown. The series was broadcast between 1995 and 2000 and was very successful with viewers.
Since the end of Sliders, Derricks has continued to work in the world of cinema and television. He played in series such as "Without has trace" and "Cold Case", as well as in films such as "The Family That Preys" and "The Solist". In addition to his acting work, Derricks is also an accomplished singer and musician.
Apart from his acting career, Derricks is also known for his commitment to important social and political causes. He was an ardent defender of the rights of LGBTQ+ people and participated in campaigns to raise awareness of the importance of voting and engaging in political life.
In summary, Cleavant Derricks is a talented and committed American actor, known for his role in the Sliders television series and for his commitment to important causes.
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Filmography
| Title | Role |
|---|---|
| The Wedding Bells | Cedric (5 episodes, 2007) |
| Basilisk: The Serpent King (2006) (TV) | Colonel Douglas |
| Rome & Jewel (2006) | Reverend Q |
| The Bernie Mac Show | Willie (2 episodes, 2002) |
| The Practice | Mr. Lees (1 episode, 2001) |
| World Traveler (2001) | Carl |
| Sliders | Rembrandt 'Crying Man' Brown (88 episodes, 1995-2000) |
| 18 Wheels of Justice | Harold Baines (1 episode, 2000) |
| Charmed | Cleavant Wilson (1 episode, 2000) |
| Touched by an Angel | Robert (1 episode, 1999) |
| Carnival of Souls (1998) | Sid |
| Something Wilder (1994) TV Series | Caleb (unknown episodes) |
| Thea | Charles (1 episode, 1993) |
| Woops! | Dr. Frederick Ross (1 episode, 1992) |
| Drexell's Class (1991) TV Series | George Foster (unknown episodes, 1991-1992) |
| Sibs (1 episode, 1991) | |
| L.A. Law | Mark Wright (1 episode, 1991) |
| A Different World | Larry (1 episode, 1991) |
| Good Sports (1991) TV Series | Jeff Mussberger (unknown episodes) |
| Roseanne | Tommy (1 episode, 1989) |
| Moonlighting | Leonard Haven (2 episodes, 1987) |
| Spenser: For Hire | Mac Dickerson (1 episode, 1987) |
| Bluffing It (1987) (TV) | Cal |
| CBS Summer Playhouse | Marvin (1 episode, 1987) |
| The Equalizer | Sonny Raines (2 episodes, 1986) |
| Off Beat (1986) | Abe Washington |
| Miami Vice | David Jones (1 episode, 1985) |
| The Slugger's Wife (1985) | Manny Alvarado |
| Moscow on the Hudson (1984) | Lionel Witherspoon, Bloomingdales Security Officer |
| The Ambush Murders (1982) (TV) | |
| Fort Apache the Bronx (1981) | Suspect #4 |
| When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate (1979) (TV) |
Trivia
- Won a Tony in 1982 for "Dreamgirls"
- Won Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Dreamgirls." In 1986, he received a Best Actor (Musical) Tony nomination for "Big Deal."
- Was the only "Sliders" (1995) cast member to stay with the series throughout its entire run.
Family
- Twin brother of Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Author of the card
- Creation date: 01/10/2007 by doudoune