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Clifton Duncan Davis was born on the 4th October 1945, in Chicago, Illinois USA, and is not only a songwriter probably best known as the writer of the Jackson 5’s hit “Never Can Say Goodbye”, but also an actor, who has appeared in a number of TV and film titles, including “That’s My Mama” (1974-1975), “Amen” (1986-1991), and “Madam Secretary” (2015-2016). He is also recognized for being an ordained Seventh Day Adventist minister. His career has been active since 1971.

Have you ever wondered how rich Clifton Davis is, as of late 2016? According to authoritative sources, it is estimated that the size of Davis’ net worth is over $3 million, which has been accumulated largely through his successful career in the entertainment industry. Also, his work as a pastor has also improved his wealth.

Clifton Davis Net Worth $3 Million

Clifton Davis was brought up in Mastic, New York by his father, Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis, who was a Baptist minister, and his mother, Thelma van Putten Langhorn, who worked as a nurse. Upon matriculation, he enrolled at Oakwood University, from which he graduated with a BA degree in Theology. Afterwards, he attended Andrews University, from which he earned a Master of Divinity.

Before becoming a famed actor, Clifton was a songwriter, with notable works for the r&b group The Jackson 5, writing songs such as “Never Say Goodbye” and “Lookin` Through the Windows”, among others, which were the basis of his net worth..

Clifton made several Broadway appearances in musicals, such as “Hello Dolly” and “Two Gentleman of Verona”, and was soon cast in the part of Clifton Curtis in the TV series “That`s My Mama” (1974-1975), which launched him into the acting world. By the end of the 1970s, Clifton had featured in such productions as “Little Ladies of the Night” (1977), “Superdome” (1978), and “Cindy” (1978), which increased his net worth by a large margin. Davis continued successfully through the `80s, landing the role of Arnold Clements in the film “The Night the City Screamed”, and in 1981 he featured in “Don’t Look Back: The Story of Leroy ‘Satchel’ Paige”. In 1986, Clifton was selected for the role of Reverend Reuben Gregory in the TV series “Amen”, which aired until 1991 and which certainly added a substantial amount to his net worth. While the show lasted he wasn`t so active elsewhere in the entertainment industry, but did appear in the film “Dream Date” (1989).

After the end of the show, Clifton continued in the acting world, but landed only a number of brief roles in such series as “Living Single” (1997), “Malcolm & Eddie” (1997), “Party of Five” (1997), “In the House” (1999), until he got the role of Mayor Tyrone Smalls in the film “Any Given Sunday” (1999), starring Al Pacino, Dennis Quiad and Cameron Diaz. In 2001 he appeared in “Kingdom Come”, directed by Doug McHenry, in Tim Hill`s “Max Keeble’s Big Move”, and starred in the film “The Painting”, alongside Charles Shaughnessy and Stacy Dash, which increased further his net worth. Clifton remained active as an actor in the mid- and late- 2000s, with roles in such films as “Halloweentown High” (2004), “The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2” (2006), and “Cover (2007). Five years later, Clifton returned to acting with a role in the film “What My Husband Doesn’t Know”, and since then has featured in such productions as “Murder in Manhattan” (2013), “God`s Amazing Grace… Is Just A Prayer Away” (2013), “Madam Secretary” (2015-2016), and most recently “Prayer Never Fails” (2016), which added further to his net worth.

When it comes to speak about his personal life, Clifton Davis has been married to Monica Durant since 2000. Previously, he was in marriage with Ann Taylor from 1981 to 1991, and they are the parents of two children.



Full Name Clifton Davis
Net Worth $3 Million
Date Of Birth October 4, 1945
Place Of Birth Chicago, Illinois, United States
Height 1.83 m
Profession Actor
Education Oakwood University
Nationality American
Spouse Monica Durant (m. 2000), Ann Taylor (m. 1981–1991)
Children Holly Danielle Davis, Christian Noel Davis
Parents Thelma van Putten Langhorn, Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis
IMDB http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0204389/
Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/clifton-davis-mn0000158244
Nominations Tony Award for Best Lead Actor in a Musical, NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series
Movies Max Keeble’s Big Move, Any Given Sunday, Scott Joplin, Halloweentown High, Together for Days, Lost in the Stars, Cindy, Little Ladies of the Night, Superdome, The Painting, Cover, The Engagement
TV Shows Amen, That’s My Mama, Love, American Style, A World Apart, Praise the Lord, The Melba Moore-Clifton Davis Show
Fact
1 Wrote “Here Comes the Sunrise” for The Supremes, included in their 1971 album “Touch”.
2 Lives with wife Monica in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [2006]
3 Brother of Cedric Davis.
4 Over the years, Dr. Davis has become a celebrated motivational speaker, having been the keynote speaker for such organizations as the S.C.L.C, the UNCF, the NAACP Freedom Fund of South Carolina, National Black Meeting Planners, 100 Black Men of America, the National Black Educators convention and more than 125 universities and schools. He is the recipient of more than 150 awards and citations for his service to such organizations as the UNCF, the NAACP Easter Seals and other national and local social or civic organizations.
5 Dr. Davis served two years as Associate Pastor at the Loma Linda University Church in California, and he is the co-founder and former co-pastor of Welcome Christian Center in Huntington Beach, CA. His ministry spans more than 20 years.
6 Is an avid golfer, licensed pilot and a certified scuba diver.
7 Played Cornelius in Pearl Bailey’s Broadway version of “Hello, Dolly!” in 1967.
8 Currently serves as executive director of Sunoco Welcome America! Festival
9 Wrote “Lookin’ Through The Windows” for the Jackson 5, a top 20 pop hit.
10 Wrote the hit “Never Can Say Goodbye”, recorded and made famous by The Jackson 5. Also recorded by Gloria Gaynor, and Isaac Hayes.
11 Was nominated for Broadway’s 1972 Tony Award as Best Actor (Musical) for “Two Gentlemen of Verona.”
12 Is an ordained Minister, licensed by the Seventh Day Adventist Church.

Actor

Title Year Status Character
The Engagement Ring announced Dr. Eric Maynard
Madam Secretary 2015-2016 TV Series Ephraim Ware
Prayer Never Fails 2016 Michael Brown
God’s Amazing Grace… Is Just A Prayer Away 2013 Wilbert Richardson
Murder in Manhattan 2013 TV Movie BILL
The First Family 2013 TV Series Clayton
Mr. Box Office 2012 TV Series Judge
Political Animals 2012 TV Mini-Series Reporter
What My Husband Doesn’t Know 2012 Video Franklin
Cover 2007 D.A. Simmons
The Engagement: My Phamily BBQ 2 2006 Rev. Joe Clark
Halloweentown High 2004 TV Movie Principal Flannigan
Half & Half 2004 TV Series Pastor David Adams
American Dreams 2002 TV Series Alvin Lewis
The Climb 2002 Cheryl’s Dad
The Painting 2001 Thomas Ayers
Max Keeble’s Big Move 2001 Supt. Bobby ‘Crazy Legs’ Knebworth
Kingdom Come 2001 Charles Winslow
City of Angels 2000 TV Series Dr. Langston Ellis
Any Given Sunday 1999 Mayor Tyrone Smalls
In the House 1999 TV Series Ted Miller
Any Day Now 1998 TV Series Councilman Lyle Hammond
The Gregory Hines Show 1997 TV Series Pauley’s Father
The Sentinel 1997 TV Series President Lemec
Grace Under Fire 1997 TV Series Dr. Swanson
Party of Five 1997 TV Series Martin Wilcox
Malcolm & Eddie 1997 TV Series Leonard Larson
Sparks 1997 TV Series Pastor Alexander
Living Single 1997 TV Series Harrison Cushmore
The Jamie Foxx Show 1996 TV Series Charles
Heart of Stone 1994 Video Richard Polite
The John Larroquette Show 1993 TV Series Con Artist
Amen 1986-1991 TV Series Reverend Reuben Gregory
Dream Date 1989 TV Movie Bill Fairview
Don’t Look Back: The Story of Leroy ‘Satchel’ Paige 1981 TV Movie Cool Papa Bell
The Night the City Screamed 1980 TV Movie Arnold Clements
The Littlest Hobo 1980 TV Series Phil McLean
The Love Boat 1980 TV Series Mr. Reeves
Vega$ 1979 TV Series Leon Hazlett
Cindy 1978 TV Movie Capt. Joe Prince
Superdome 1978 TV Movie P.K. Jackson
Scott Joplin 1977 TV Movie Chauvin
Police Story 1973-1977 TV Series Ed Webber / Mark Randolph
Little Ladies of the Night 1977 TV Movie Comfort
That’s My Mama 1974-1975 TV Series Clifton Curtis
Lost in the Stars 1974 Absalom
The Wide World of Mystery 1974 TV Series Saxon
Love Story 1973 TV Series James Monroe
Together for Days 1972 Gus
A World Apart 1971 TV Series Matt Hampton

Soundtrack

Title Year Status Character
A Hologram for the King 2016 lyrics: “Never Can Say Goodbye” / music: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
Tu cara me suena 2016 TV Series writer – 1 episode
One Hit Wonderland 2015 TV Series documentary writer – 1 episode
Vicious 2013-2015 TV Series writer – 13 episodes
The Secret Disco Revolution 2012 Documentary writer: “Never Gonna Say Goodbye”
Kath & Kimderella 2012 writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
The Joy of Disco 2012 TV Movie documentary writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
American Idol 2005-2012 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Glee 2012 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Soul Men 2008 writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”, “Never Can Say Goodbye Soul Men Redux”
Disco 2008 writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
Patinando por un sueño 2007 TV Series writer – 1 episode
It Takes Two 2007 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
Happy Feet 2006 writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
Idols! 2006 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Doctor Who 2005 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Idool 2004 2004 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Australian Idol 2003-2004 TV Series writer – 2 episodes
The ’70s 2000 TV Movie writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye” – uncredited
Ally McBeal 2000 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Janice Beard 1999 writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
Stars in Their Eyes 1999 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Charmed 1999 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Crooklyn 1994 writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
Bitter Moon 1992 writer: “Never Can Say Good Bye”
Gleaming the Cube 1989 writer: “NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE”
Moonwalker 1988 writer: “Dancing Machine”
The Sonny and Cher Show 1976 TV Series writer – 1 episode
Gloria Gaynor – diskojen kuningatar 1976 TV Movie documentary writer: “Never Can Say Goodbye”
The Graham Kennedy Show 1975 TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Ernie Sigley Show 1975 TV Series writer – 1 episode
The Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour 1972 TV Series writer – 1 episode
A World Apart 1971 TV Series performer – 1 episode

Producer

Title Year Status Character
Prayer Never Fails 2016 executive producer

Self

Title Year Status Character
Broadway: Beyond the Golden Age 2016 Documentary post-production Himself
Praise the Lord 1999-2015 TV Series Himself – Host
The 68th Annual Tony Awards 2014 TV Special Himself
Gospel’s Jubilee Showcase 2013 TV Movie Himself – Host
Life After 2013 TV Series Himself
20th Annual Trumpet Awards 2012 TV Special Himself
The Mo’Nique Show 2011 TV Series Himself
Unsung 2009 TV Series documentary Himself
24th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 2009 TV Special Himself
After the Storm: Surviving Hurricane Katrina 2006 TV Movie documentary Host
Living in TV Land 2006 TV Series documentary Himself
2006 Trumpet Awards 2006 TV Special Himself
Bid Whist Party Throwdown 2006 TV Series Himself
Gospel Superfest 2005 TV Movie Himself – Host
Christian Artist Talent Search 2003 TV Series Himself / Host
Lifestyle Magazine 2001 TV Series documentary Host
1993 Martin Luther King, Jr. National Holiday Parade 1993 TV Movie Himself
The 14th Annual American Black Achievement Awards 1993 TV Special Himself
The $10,000 Pyramid 1976-1991 TV Series Himself – Celebrity Contestant
The Chuck Woolery Show 1991 TV Series Himself
The $25,000 Pyramid 1975-1991 TV Series Himself – Celebrity Contestant
The 33rd Annual Grammy Awards 1991 TV Special Himself
The 12th Annual Black Achievement Awards 1991 TV Special Himself – Host
Night of 100 Stars III 1990 TV Movie Himself
22nd NAACP Image Awards 1990 TV Special Himself
The 5th Annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards 1990 TV Special Himself – Host
The More You Know 1989 TV Series Himself
The Arsenio Hall Show 1989 TV Series Himself
The New Hollywood Squares 1987-1989 TV Series Himself – Panelist
The Pat Sajak Show 1989 TV Series Himself
Ebony/Jet Showcase 1985-1989 TV Series Himself
21st NAACP Image Awards 1989 TV Special Himself – Presenter
The 10th Annual Black Achievement Awards 1989 TV Special Himself – Host
Battle of the Network Stars XIX 1988 TV Special Himself – NBC Team
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 1988 TV Special Himself
Walt Disney World 4th of July Spectacular 1988 TV Special Himself
Family Reunion: A Gospel Music Celebration 1988 TV Movie documentary Himself
20th NAACP Image Awards 1988 TV Special Himself – Presenter
The 9th Annual American Black Achievement Awards 1988 TV Special Himself
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade 1987 TV Movie Himself
Super Password 1987 TV Series Himself – Celebrity Contestant
Circus of the Stars #11 1986 TV Special documentary Himself
Celebrity Double Talk 1986 TV Series Himself
Hour Magazine 1986 TV Series Himself
Working in the Theatre 1985 TV Series documentary Himself
The Jim Nabors Show 1978 TV Series Himself
Captain Kangaroo 1977 TV Series Himself
The Alan Hamel Show 1977 TV Series Himself
The Mike Douglas Show 1975-1977 TV Series Himself – Actor / Vocalist
Break the Bank 1976 TV Series Himself
The 30th Annual Tony Awards 1976 TV Special Himself – Performer and Presenter: Best Actress in a Musical
Match Game 73 1975-1976 TV Series Himself – Panelist
Celebration: The American Spirit 1976 TV Movie Himself
Sammy and Company 1976 TV Series Himself
Caught in the Act 1976 TV Movie Himself
Showoffs 1975 TV Series Himself
The Bobby Vinton Show 1975 TV Series Himself
Match Game PM 1975 TV Series Himself – Panelist
Celebrity Sweepstakes 1975 TV Series Himself
The Gladys Knight & the Pips Show 1975 TV Series Himself
Dinah! 1974-1975 TV Series Himself
Blankety Blanks 1975 TV Series Himself
The 29th Annual Tony Awards 1975 TV Special Himself – Presenter
Mitzi and a Hundred Guys 1975 TV Special Himself (uncredited)
Cotton Club ’75 1974 TV Movie Himself
The Sonny Comedy Revue 1974 TV Series Himself
The Melba Moore-Clifton Davis Show 1972 TV Series Himself – Host
The David Frost Show 1971-1972 TV Series Himself
The 26th Annual Tony Awards 1972 TV Special Himself
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 1971 TV Series Himself
The 22nd Annual Tony Awards 1968 TV Special Himself – Performer

Nominated Awards

Year Award Ceremony Nomination Movie
2016 Festival Award International Christian Film Festival Best Actor: Feature Film Prayer Never Fails (2016)

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