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).
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.
Filmography Year Title Role Notes1979 When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate TV movieAlso served as composer Paris Chico 1 episode Wally Brown Wally Brown 1980The Further Adventures of Wally BrownWally BrownTV movieThe Sky is GrayStudentTV movie1980-1981Sanford Cliff AndersonRecurring Cast (season 1)Main Cast (season 2)1982The Ambush MurdersLyle HawkinsTV movie1983Hill Street BluesKiki Chabundi2 episodes1985 Highway to Heaven Sticks Henderson 1 episode Alice Policeman 1 1 episode1986What's Happening Now!!Reverend1 episode1990After the ShockNeighborTV movie1995-1996Sliders Rembrandt Brown #2 / Rembrandt, Duke of Hemmingshire 3 episodes1996High Incident1 episode1997The Steve Harvey ShowDoc1 episode1999 Introducing Dorothy Dandridge Phil Moore TV movie Any Day Now Reverend 1 episode2000Great PerformancesSweets1 episode
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