Clinton Derricks-Carroll

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Clinton Derricks-Carroll
Born
Clinton Derricks

(1953-05-15) May 15, 1953 (age 71)
Occupation(s)Actor, singer-songwriter
Years active1979–2000
Parent(s) Cleavant Derricks, Sr. (father)
Cecile G. Derricks (mother)
Relatives Cleavant Derricks (twin brother)

Clinton Derricks-Carroll (born May 15, 1953 in Knoxville, Tennessee) is an American actor and musician who is best known for Introducing Dorothy Dandridge (1999), Wally Brown (1979) and Sanford (1980-1981).

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Early life

Derricks was born in Knoxville, Tennessee to a pianist mother and Baptist preacher/composer Cleavant Derricks, Sr, famous for his popular gospel music hymn Just a Little Talk with Jesus. His twin brother is Cleavant Derricks, who is also an actor.

Career

Clinton starred in the TV series Wally Brown (1979, as Wally Brown) and Sanford (1980–1981, as Cliff Anderson). He also had guest appearances in a number of other series, notably Hill Street Blues and Sliders and he wrote the music for the 1979 TV movie When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate.

On Sliders he played the "double" of his brother's character on three occasions ("The King Is Back", "Greatfellas" and "The Prince of Slides"). This was used instead of split screen.

In 1986 Derricks-Carroll appeared on the London stage in the role of Captain Ebony in the musical Time.

He authored the book Buy Golly!: The History of the Golliwog in 2005, published by New Cavendish Books. [1] [2]

Personal Fact

He got his hyphenated name from Vinnette Justine Carroll. He studied acting in her workshop for years. She said he was like a son to her and should take her name. So, he became Clinton Derricks-Carroll.

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
1979When Hell Freezes Over, I'll SkateTV movie
Also served as composer
Paris Chico1 episode
Wally BrownWally Brown
1980The Further Adventures of Wally BrownWally BrownTV movie
The Sky is GrayStudentTV movie
1980-1981 Sanford Cliff AndersonRecurring Cast (season 1)
Main Cast (season 2)
1982The Ambush MurdersLyle HawkinsTV movie
1983 Hill Street Blues Kiki Chabundi2 episodes
1985 Highway to Heaven Sticks Henderson1 episode
Alice Policeman 11 episode
1986 What's Happening Now!! Reverend1 episode
1990After the ShockNeighborTV movie
1995-1996 Sliders Rembrandt Brown #2 / Rembrandt, Duke of Hemmingshire3 episodes
1996 High Incident 1 episode
1997 The Steve Harvey Show Doc1 episode
1999 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Phil Moore TV movie
Any Day Now Reverend1 episode
2000 Great Performances Sweets1 episode

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References

  1. Derricks-Carroll, Clinton (2005). Buy Golly!: The History of the Golliwog. New Cavendish. ISBN   9781872727288.
  2. https://www.bl.uk/britishlibrary/~/media/bl/global/social-welfare/pdfs/non-secure/g/o/l/golly-childrens-hero-or-racist-symbol.pdf%5B‍%5D [ bare URL PDF ]