Who is Clifton Davis? | Clifton Davis Biography and Wiki
Clifton Davis (born Clifton Duncan Davis) is an American actor, songwriter, singer, and pastor. Davis is famous for starring on the television shows “That’s My Mama and Amen”. He is also famous for writing several hits for The Jackson 5, including “Never Can Say Goodbye” and “Lookin’ Through the Windows.”Davis sold “Here Comes the Sunrise” to the Supremes after their Vegas performance which they included in their “Touch” album released in 1971.Clifton Davis Age and Birthday
Clifton is 74 years old as of 2019, he was born on October 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on October 4th every year. Davis will be 75 years old on Oct. 4th 2020.
Clifton Davis Height and Weight
Clifton is a man of average stature. He stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83 m) tall. However, details regarding his actual weight and other body measurements are currently not publicly available. We are keeping tabs and will update this information once it is out.
Clifton Davis Education
Davis is a graduate of Pine Forge Academy. In a piece he wrote for “Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul,” he described the racism he suffered growing up during the pre-Civil Rights Act era. He also attended Oakwood University.
He holds a BA in Theology from Oakwood University and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University.
Clifton Davis Family
Clifton’s father is Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis(a baptist minister) while on the other hand, his mom goes by the name Thelma Van Putten Langhorn(a nurse). After doing our research, details about Clifton siblings are not available.
Clifton Davis Wife Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor is Clifton’s first wife. The two married from 1981 until 1991(A span of 10 years). Clifton divorced Ann Taylor in 1991.
Clifton Davis Wife Monica Durant
Davis married Monica Durant on 27th May 2000. Monica Durant and Davis are married for 18 years. They dated for 4 months after getting together in 2000.
Clifton Davis Children
Clifton’s son goes by the name Christian Noel Davis. Clifton daughter is Holly Danielle Davis.
Clifton Davis Facts and Body Measurements
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Clifton Davis.
- Full Name: Clifton Duncan Davis
- Age/ How Old?: 74 years (2019)
- Date of Birth: October 4, 1945
- Place of Birth: Chicago, Illinois
- Education: Oakwood University (BA in Theology) and Andrews University( MA in Divinity)
- Birthday: October 4th
- Nationality: American
- Father’s Name: Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis
- Mother’s Name: Thelma Van Putten Langhorn
- Siblings: Not Available
- Wife: Monica Durant
- Children/ Kids: Christian Noel Davis and Holly Danielle Davis
- Height/ How tall?: 6 feet
- Weight: Not Available
- Profession: Actor, songwriter, singer, and pastor
- Known For: That’s My Mama and Amen
- Net worth: $ 3 million
Before Davis became famous as an actor, he worked as a songwriter, most famously penning The Jackson 5’s Number 2 hit “Never Can Say Goodbye.” He appeared on Broadway as Valentine in Galt MacDermot and John Guare’s musical Two Gentlemen of Verona, based on the Shakespeare comedy of that name. He starred as barber Clifton Curtis in the mid-1970s television show That’s My Mama with Theresa Merritt, Theodore Wilson and Ted Lange.
Davis had a romantic interest with songstress and Broadway performer Melba Moore which led to his co-starring role on her musical variety television show. Later he made a guest appearance on the third episode of the first season of The Bobby Vinton Show in September 1975, singing “I’ve Got The Music In Me” and “Never Can Say Goodbye.” He successfully sang the Polish lyrics with Vinton to the show’s “My Melody of Love” theme song.
Clifton Davis Amen
A triple heart bypass survivor, he participated in the “superstars” celebrity TV sports competitions of the seventies, in addition to making several appearances on the popular celebrity game show Match Game. He also appeared in the film Scott Joplin in 1977. He also made numerous appearances on several incarnations of Pyramid from the early 1970s to the early 1990s.
From 1986 to 1991, he co-starred with Sherman Hemsley, as the Reverend Ruben Gregory, in the NBC sitcom Amen, which ran for five seasons. In 1991, Davis released one acclaimed studio recording in 1991 on Benson Records titled Say Amen which is now hard to find.
In the 1999 film, Any Given Sunday, Davis played the mayor of Miami. Davis has continued his acting career and starred in Toronto and on Broadway in Aladdin, playing the Sultan of Agrabah.
Clifton Davis Ministry | SDA Church
From 1987 to 1989, he was an Associate Pastor of the Loma Linda University SDA Church in southern California. Davis has been an active part of Youthville, USA for twenty-five years. Youthville is a children’s services organization. Clifton also worked as co-founder and co-pastor of Welcome Christian Center in Huntington Beach, California.
Pastor Clifton Davis
Davis is a licensed minister by St. Luke Baptist Church, New York. He has had an interdenominational ministry for over 30 years. He has served as National Spokesperson and Advisory Board Chairman. Clifton is the emcee and host of The Most Soulful Sound, an annual gospel choir competition in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Davis hosts yearly celebrity golf tournament in Elizabeth City, NC at Elizabeth City State University. He earlier served there as Vice Chancellor for Institutional Advancement.
From the end of 2005, Clifton has been the Executive Director for Welcome America, a non-profit organization located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania which produces the largest Fourth of July celebration each year in the nation. Davis has recurrently guest hosted on Trinity Broadcasting Network. Davis also hosted the Gospel Superfest TV show from 2000 to 2008, which is syndicated by United Television.
He is the author of an autobiographical essay entitled “A Mason-Dixon Memory” in which he recounts his experiences as an eighth-grader dealing with prejudice on a trip to a southern state.
Clifton Davis Madam Secretary
Davis starred in Madam Secretary, an American political drama television series. Madam Secretary was created by Barbara Hall. Téa Leoni is starred as Elizabeth McCord, a former CIA analyst and political science professor turned Secretary of State. The series premiered on CBS on September 21, 2014. In May 2019, Madam Secretary was renewed for the sixth and the final series. The sixth season that consists of 10 episodes premiered on October 6, 2019.
Clifton Davis Never Can Say Goodbye
The song “Never Can Say Goodbye” was originally written by Clifton and recorded by The Jackson 5. When the song was originally written, it was intended for the Supremes but Motown decided it would be better for the Jackson 5. Released as a single in 1971, it was one of the group’s most successful records.Clifton Davis That’s My Mama
From September 4, 1974 to December 24, 1975 That’s My Mama was originally broadcasted on the ABC network. It is an American television sitcom. There are 39 episodes of this series. That’s My Mama was never a rating success. It was not one of the top 30 most-watched US programs in the Nielsen ratings for either the 1974–1975 or 1975–1976 television seasons. As a result, the series ended on Christmas Eve of 1975.
Clifton Davis Net Worth
Clifton has enjoyed a long career in the acting, singing, songwriting and church ministry spanning almost five decades. Through proceeds from his work as an actor, songwriter, singer, and pastor, he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune. Davis is estimated to have a net worth of about $3 million.
Clifton Davis Awards
Festival Award Prayer Never Fails (2016)
Frequently Asked Questions About Clifton Davis
How old is Clifton Davis?
Clifton is an American national born on 4th October 1945, in Chicago, Illinois.
Who is Clifton Davis married to?
Clifton married to Ann Taylor. They married in 2000 and together they have two children.
What songs did Clifton Davis write?
Clifton wrote the song Never Can Say Goodbye in 1971 and Lookin’ Through the Windows in 1972.
Does Clifton Davis have children?
Clifton has two children, a son Christian Noel Davis and a daughter, Holly Danielle Davis.
What religion is Clifton Davis?
Clifton ministers at a Baptist church and also operates an interdenominational ministry for many years. Davis has also been a guest for many times on the Trinity Broadcasting Network.
Where is Clifton Davis from?
Clifton is an American national born on October 4th in Chicago, Illinois.
What song did Clifton Davis wrote for Michael Jackson?
Clifton originally wrote “Never Can Say Goodbye” in 1971 which was recorded by The Jackson 5.
How tall is Clifton Davis?
Clifton stands at a height of 6 feet (1.83 m).
Did Clifton Davis write songs?
Yes, Clifton wrote the songs Never Can Say Goodbye and Lookin’ Through the Windows in 1971 and 1972 respectively.
When was Clifton Davis born?
Clifton was born in Chicago, Illinois on 4th October 1945.
How much is Clifton Davis worth?
Davis has an approximate net worth of $3 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the acting, singing, songwriting and church ministry.
Where does Davis live?
Because of security reasons, Davis has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Davis dead or alive?
Clifton is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
