Cleavon Little was an American actor who had a career spanning over two decades, from the 1960s to the 1980s. He appeared in numerous movies during his career, including some notable ones. Here are some of Cleavon Little's best-known movies:
Blazing Saddles (1974) - This is perhaps Cleavon Little's most famous movie, directed by Mel Brooks. He played the leading role of Bart, the first black sheriff of a western town. The movie was a huge hit and a comedy classic.
Vanishing Point (1971) - This movie was a thriller where Cleavon played the role of Super Soul, a blind radio DJ who helps a driver make a high-speed dash across America. This movie was a cult classic and one of the most significant road movies of all time.
Greased Lightning (1977) - This biopic starred Richard Pryor as Wendell Scott, the first black NASCAR driver to win a major race. Cleavon Little played the role of Peewee, Scott's friend and mechanic.
Cotton Comes to Harlem (1970) - In this movie, Cleavon Little played the role of Gravedigger Jones, a detective in Harlem who investigates a string of murders. The movie was a critical and commercial success, helping to pave the way for the blaxploitation genre.
Once Bitten (1985) - This comedy-horror movie starred Jim Carrey in his first leading role and also featured Cleavon Little as the vampire hunter, Sebastian. Although the movie received mixed reviews, it helped to launch Jim Carrey's career in Hollywood.
Overall, Cleavon Little's movie career was relatively short but memorable. He will always be remembered for his iconic performance in Blazing Saddles and his contribution to the American cinema.
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