Clifton Davis
Birth Place: Chicago, IL, USA
Latest News on Clifton Davis:
Kate Davis Shares Lush New Track 'DDR' (Jun 4, 2024)
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company Return To Edinburgh Fringe Festival With THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS A New Musical (May 21, 2024)
Jordan Davis Earns 7th Career No. 1 with 'Tucson Too Late' (May 13, 2024)
Kate Davis Shares Lush New Track 'DDR' (Jun 4, 2024)
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company Return To Edinburgh Fringe Festival With THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS A New Musical (May 21, 2024)
Jordan Davis Earns 7th Career No. 1 with 'Tucson Too Late' (May 13, 2024)
Clifton Davis BIO
Clifton Davis, the Tony and Grammy nominated veteran actor is thrilled to reprise the role of Doctor Dillamond. Among Davis’ eight Broadway shows, he originated the role of “Sultan” in Aladdin and “Valentine” in Two Gentlemen of Verona. TV Series Regulars/Recurring: “Madam Secretary,” “Godfather of Harlem,” “Amen.” Additional: “New Amsterdam,” “Blue Bloods,” “Billions.” Special thanks to his wife Monica and Headline Talent Agency.
Clifton Davis Photos
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From L-R: Delphi Borich (Lydia Bennet), Clifton Davis (Mr. Bennet), Manna Nichols (Jane Bennet), Katie Dixon (Kitty Bennet), Olivia Hernandez (Elizabeth Bennet), and Michele Ragusa (Mrs. Bennet) in Austen's Pride - Photo Credit Tracy Martin
Date:
10/22/2019
From: Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre's AUSTEN'S PRIDE
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From L-R: Delphi Borich (Lydia Bennet), Clifton Davis (Mr. Bennet), Manna Nichols (Jane Bennet), Katie Dixon (Kitty Bennet), Olivia Hernandez (Elizabeth Bennet), and Michele Ragusa (Mrs. Bennet) in Austen's Pride - Photo Credit Tracy Martin
Date:
10/22/2019
From: Photo Flash: Get A First Look At Seattle's 5th Avenue Theatre's AUSTEN'S PRIDE
Clifton Davis STAGE CREDITS
[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1964
Ensemble [Replacement]
Cornelius Hackl (Understudy) [Replacement]
Clifton Davis Movies
Together for Days
[ 1972 ] Gus
[ 1972 ] Gus
Lost in the Stars
[ 1974 ] Absalom
[ 1974 ] Absalom
Scott Joplin
[ 1977 ] Chauvin
[ 1977 ] Chauvin
Any Given Sunday
[ 1999 ] Mayor Tyrone Smalls
[ 1999 ] Mayor Tyrone Smalls
Kingdom Come
[ 2001 ] Charles Winslow
[ 2001 ] Charles Winslow
Max Keeble's Big Move
[ 2001 ] Supt. BobbyCrazy LegsKnebworth
[ 2001 ] Supt. BobbyCrazy LegsKnebworth
The Painting
[ 2001 ] Thom Ayers
[ 2001 ] Thom Ayers
The Climb
[ 2002 ] Cheryl's Dad
[ 2002 ] Cheryl's Dad
The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2
[ 2006 ] Rev. Joe Clark
[ 2006 ] Rev. Joe Clark
Cover
[ 2007 ] D.A. Simmons
[ 2007 ] D.A. Simmons
God's Amazing Grace... Is Just A Prayer Away
[ 2013 ] Wilbert Richardson
[ 2013 ] Wilbert Richardson
Prayer Never Fails
[ 2016 ] Michael Brown
[ 2016 ] Michael Brown
A Shot Through the Wall
[ 2020 ] Deputy Chief Bill Walker
[ 2020 ] Deputy Chief Bill Walker
Whealthy and Wise
[ 2022 ] Dr. Rafael Mendes, PhD
[ 2022 ] Dr. Rafael Mendes, PhD
We Are Gathered Here Today
[ 2022 ] Joe Wyatt
[ 2022 ] Joe Wyatt
Clifton Davis TV Shows
Amen
Reverend Reuben Gregory
Reverend Reuben Gregory
Billions
Judge Wailand
Judge Wailand
Godfather of Harlem
Honorable Elijah Muhammad
Honorable Elijah Muhammad
Madam Secretary
Ephraim Ware
Ephraim Ware
Police Story
Ed Webber, Mark Randolph
Ed Webber, Mark Randolph
That's My Mama
Clifton Curtis
Clifton Curtis
Clifton Davis Awards and Nominations
winner
Tony Awards - 1972 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical
Clifton Davis, Two Gentlemen of Verona
winner
Theatre World Awards - 1971 - Performance
Clifton Davis, Do It Again
Clifton Davis Videos
VIDEO: On This Day, March 20- Are You Gonna Love This Guy! ALADDIN Opens On Broadway
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2019
VIDEO: On This Day. March 20- Make Way for Prince Ali! ALADDIN Opens on Broadway!
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 20, 2018
Photos and Video: Meet ALADDIN's New Stars - Telly Leung and Major Attaway!
by BWW News Desk - Jun 23, 2017
VIDEO: ALADDIN's James Iglehart Pulls a Fast One On Guests at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
by Caryn Robbins - Mar 30, 2016
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Trevor Dion Nicholas Wishes Fans a Merry Christmas!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 23, 2015
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Cover Ed Sheeran's 'Thinking Out Loud'
by Stage Tube - Nov 5, 2015
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Jonathan Freeman Channels Jafar, Ursula, Cruella and Oogie Boogie in Disney Villains Medley
by Stage Tube - Oct 22, 2015
STAGE TUBE: ALADDIN's Adam Jacobs and Courtney Reed Record 'A Whole New World'!
by Nicole Rosky - May 26, 2015
STAGE TUBE: You Aint Never Had a Friend Like Him! Stars of Broadway's ALADDIN Test How Well They Know Each Other
by Tyler Peterson - Mar 31, 2015
VIDEO: Missed Jeopardy's ALADDIN ON BROADWAY Category Last Night? Test Your Trivial Knowledge Now!
by Caryn Robbins - Jan 16, 2015
STAGE TUBE: Adam Jacobs and James Monroe Iglehart Perform ALADDIN Medley on THE VIEW!
by Tyler Peterson - Dec 9, 2014
VIDEO: ALADDIN's James Iglehart Pays Tribute to Robin Williams with Audience Sing-Along
by Caryn Robbins - Aug 13, 2014
Clifton Davis News
Kate Davis Shares Lush New Track 'DDR'
Back now with an aching track whose title is derived from poignant youthful memories, Kate Davis shares her new single, “DDR.” The song follows the release of another recent single as well as last year’s critically acclaimed sophomore record, Fish Bowl. Listen to the new track now!
Back now with an aching track whose title is derived from poignant youthful memories, Kate Davis shares her new single, “DDR.” The song follows the release of another recent single as well as last year’s critically acclaimed sophomore record, Fish Bowl. Listen to the new track now!
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company Return To Edinburgh Fringe Festival With THE BLOODY BALLAD OF BETTE DAVIS A New Musical
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with 'The Bloody Battle of Bette Davis,' a new musical exploring the alleged witchcraft of Hollywood star Bette Davis.
Brooklyn's Piper Theatre Company returns to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with 'The Bloody Battle of Bette Davis,' a new musical exploring the alleged witchcraft of Hollywood star Bette Davis.
Jordan Davis Earns 7th Career No. 1 with 'Tucson Too Late'
Four-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee Jordan Davis tops the Country radio airplay charts (Country Aircheck/MediaBase and Billboard Country) with his co-penned single, “Tucson Too Late.” The song marks the singer/songwriter’s seventh career No. 1 at Country radio to date and reunites the award-winning songwriting team of Davis, Jacob Davis, Matt Jenkins, and Josh Jenkins – who also penned Davis’ award-winning hit, “Buy Dirt.”
Four-time 2024 ACM Awards nominee Jordan Davis tops the Country radio airplay charts (Country Aircheck/MediaBase and Billboard Country) with his co-penned single, “Tucson Too Late.” The song marks the singer/songwriter’s seventh career No. 1 at Country radio to date and reunites the award-winning songwriting team of Davis, Jacob Davis, Matt Jenkins, and Josh Jenkins – who also penned Davis’ award-winning hit, “Buy Dirt.”
Tamara Tunie and Clifton Davis Will Co-Chair International Black Theatre Festival
The International Black Theatre Festival, considered the biggest event in Black theatre, will mark its 35th year in Winston-Salem, July 29 to August 3.
The International Black Theatre Festival, considered the biggest event in Black theatre, will mark its 35th year in Winston-Salem, July 29 to August 3.
Elizabeth A. Davis, Tally Sessions & More to Star in HENRY 6 at The Old Globe
The Old Globe has revealed cast and creative team for the world premiere of HENRY 6, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
The Old Globe has revealed cast and creative team for the world premiere of HENRY 6, an adaptation of Shakespeare's Henry VI. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: On the Red Carpet at The New York Pops's 41st Birthday Gala Honoring Clive Davis
The New York Pops honored the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra's 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis, on Monday, April 29. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
The New York Pops honored the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra's 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis, on Monday, April 29. BroadwayWorld was there and you can check out photos from the red carpet here!
Photos: The New York Pops Honor Clive Davis at 41st Birthday Gala
The New York Pops honored the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra's 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis.
The New York Pops honored the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra's 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis.
Sir Andrew Davis, Lyric Opera of Chicago Music Director Emeritus, Has Passed Away
The renowned conductor served as Lyric's music director and principal conductor for two decades, with an illustrious career that spanned the globe and included leading significant orchestras on several continents.
The renowned conductor served as Lyric's music director and principal conductor for two decades, with an illustrious career that spanned the globe and included leading significant orchestras on several continents.
Sara Davis Buechner Plays Beethoven With The Princeton Symphony Orchestra This May
Join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra as award-winning pianist Sara Davis Buechner performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 on May 11-12.
Join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra as award-winning pianist Sara Davis Buechner performs Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major, Op. 15 on May 11-12.
Geena Davis Confirms Absence in BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE
Geena Davis has set the record straight about her part (or lack thereof) in the upcoming Tim Burton sequel. In a new interview, the Beetlejuice star confirmed her absence in the film, which is due to the release later this year. She also gave her theory as to why it wouldn't make sense to her anyway.
Geena Davis has set the record straight about her part (or lack thereof) in the upcoming Tim Burton sequel. In a new interview, the Beetlejuice star confirmed her absence in the film, which is due to the release later this year. She also gave her theory as to why it wouldn't make sense to her anyway.
Geena Davis Will Receive CinemaCon Viola Davis Trailblazer Award
Academy Award® winner Geena Davis will receive this year’s Viola Davis Trailblazer Award for her work in entertainment and her commitment to advocating for underrepresented communities. Davis will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Academy Award® winner Geena Davis will receive this year’s Viola Davis Trailblazer Award for her work in entertainment and her commitment to advocating for underrepresented communities. Davis will be presented with this special honor at the Big Screen Achievement Awards ceremony taking place on the evening of Thursday, April 11, at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace.
Ben Davis, Savy Jackson & More Complete the Cast for THE HELLO GIRLS Concerts
Prospect Theater Company has revealed the complete cast for the special concert presentations of their hit musical The Hello Girls. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Prospect Theater Company has revealed the complete cast for the special concert presentations of their hit musical The Hello Girls. See who is starring and learn how to purchase tickets.
Photos: First Look at Kevin Clifton, Sam Bailey, and Sejal Keshwala in EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE
All new photos have been released of the new mast members in the UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Kevin Clifton, Sam Bailey, and Sejal Keshwala. They join the tour, visiting theatres around the country until July 2024. Check out the photos here!
All new photos have been released of the new mast members in the UK tour of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, Kevin Clifton, Sam Bailey, and Sejal Keshwala. They join the tour, visiting theatres around the country until July 2024. Check out the photos here!
STRICTLY's Kevin Clifton Joins EVERYBODY'S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at The King's Theatre, Glasgow
Everybody's Talking About Jamie has announced the full cast visiting The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 13-18 May 2024 as part of its UK Tour.
Everybody's Talking About Jamie has announced the full cast visiting The King's Theatre, Glasgow from 13-18 May 2024 as part of its UK Tour.
Video: Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis Sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm' at Lucy Simon Tribute
Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'
Broadway stars came together last night to pay tribute to the life & work of Grammy Winner and Tony Nominee, Lucy Simon, at Joe's Pub. Watch as Sierra Boggess & Derrick Davis sing 'Come Spirit Come Charm.'
Leadership Ohio Appoints 2024 Class, Including CMA's Curator Of Exhibitions, Christy Davis
Leadership Ohio, the state's only leadership development program that connects diverse leaders from across Ohio to promote positive change, has announced the class of 2024. After receiving a record 147 nominations and through a competitive selection process, 35 individuals have been appointed as 2024 Leadership Ohio Fellows.
Leadership Ohio, the state's only leadership development program that connects diverse leaders from across Ohio to promote positive change, has announced the class of 2024. After receiving a record 147 nominations and through a competitive selection process, 35 individuals have been appointed as 2024 Leadership Ohio Fellows.
Interview: Paige Davis Talks 'Fulfilling' Short Film BEYOND THE FOG
Paige Davis stars in Beyond the Fog, a new short film written and directed by Desirée Abeyta. BroadwayWorld sat down with Davis to discuss what drew her to the story, the 'satisfying' feeling of working on an indie film, and more.
Paige Davis stars in Beyond the Fog, a new short film written and directed by Desirée Abeyta. BroadwayWorld sat down with Davis to discuss what drew her to the story, the 'satisfying' feeling of working on an indie film, and more.
Patrick Davis Shares New Song 'Southern Roots'
Patrick Davis releases his new track, SOUTHERN ROOTS. Get a taste of the South with this new song from one of the music industry's respected songwriters. “Southern Roots” follows follows a number of original songs released by Davis throughout 2023 including “L-O-V-E,' “Wrong Side of the Tracks,”“Beautiful Day For Flying,” and 'Six String Dreams.'
Patrick Davis releases his new track, SOUTHERN ROOTS. Get a taste of the South with this new song from one of the music industry's respected songwriters. “Southern Roots” follows follows a number of original songs released by Davis throughout 2023 including “L-O-V-E,' “Wrong Side of the Tracks,”“Beautiful Day For Flying,” and 'Six String Dreams.'
Deborah Cox, Barry Manilow and More Will Honor Clive Davis at NY Pops 41st Birthday Gala
The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!
The New York Pops will honor the record industry's most innovative and influential executive Clive Davis at the orchestra’s 41st Birthday Gala, The Soundtrack of Our Lives: A Tribute to the Legendary Clive Davis. Performers have been revealed!
Maya Santiago & Davis Wayne to Star in GREASE at Pittsburgh Musical Theater
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present the popular rock ‘n’ roll musical, Grease in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Pittsburgh Musical Theater will present the popular rock ‘n’ roll musical, Grease in March. Learn how to purchase tickets.
Clifton Davis FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How many Broadway shows has Clifton Davis been in?
Clifton Davis has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.
How many West End shows has Clifton Davis been in?
Clifton Davis has not appeared in the West End.
What awards has Clifton Davis been nominated for?
Clifton Davis has been nominated for Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for "Two Gentlemen of Verona" and for Performance at the Theatre World Awards for "Do It Again."
What awards has Clifton Davis won?
Clifton Davis has won the following awards: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role in a Musical at the Tony Awards for Two Gentlemen of Verona and a Performance award at the Theatre World Awards for Do It Again.
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