Cleavant Derricks - Actor Profile

Cleavant Derricks

Acting
11Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 15, 1953
Birth Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA

About Cleavant Derricks

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Cleavant Derricks, Jr. (born May 15, 1953) is an American actor and singer-songwriter. Description above from the Wikipedia article Cleavant Derricks (actor), licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Best Cleavant Derricks Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cleavant Derricks's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0
The Ambush Murders (1982) movie poster
★9.0

The Ambush Murders — An African-American political activist is wrongfully imprisoned for killing two white policemen; he is unwary of yet ano

The Ambush Murders

1982•TV Movie
★6.5
Fort Apache, the Bronx (1981) movie poster
★6.5

Fort Apache, the Bronx — From the sight of a police officer this movie depicts the life in New York's infamous South Bronx. In the center is "For

Fort Apache, the Bronx

1981•Crime
★6.2
Moscow on the Hudson (1984) movie poster
★6.2

Moscow on the Hudson — A Russian circus visits the US. A clown wants to defect, but doesn't have the nerve. His saxophone playing friend howeve

Moscow on the Hudson

1984•Comedy
★6.2
Basilisk: The Serpent King (2006) movie poster
★6.2

Basilisk: The Serpent King — Two millennia ago, a Lybian king has a basilisk (snake-shaped dragon), which petrifies people, subjected to the same fat

Basilisk: The Serpent King

2006•Action
★5.8
Miami Magma (2011) movie poster
★5.8

Miami Magma — Antoinette Vitrini, a volcanologist, confirms her theory of a long-dormant underground volcano after an offshore-drillin

Miami Magma

2011•Sci-Fi

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Cleavant Derricks.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2011 Miami Magma Ray Miller Average Similar →
2006 Basilisk: The Serpent King Col. Douglas Average Similar →
2002 World Traveler Carl Flop Similar →
1998 Carnival of Souls Sid Flop Similar →
1986 Off Beat Abe Washington Flop Similar →
1985 The Slugger's Wife Manny Alvarado Flop Similar →
1984 Moscow on the Hudson Lionel Witherspoon Average Similar →
1982 The Ambush Murders - Super Hit Similar →
1981 Fort Apache, the Bronx Suspect #4 Hit Similar →
1979 When Hell Freezes Over, I'll Skate Featured Performer Flop Similar →
1978 Cindy Michael Simpson Flop Similar →

Cleavant Derricks - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cleavant Derricks?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cleavant Derricks is "The Ambush Murders" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Cleavant Derricks acted in?

Cleavant Derricks has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cleavant Derricks?

Other notable films include "Fort Apache, the Bronx", "Moscow on the Hudson", and "Basilisk: The Serpent King".