Clifton Davis

American actor, musician and minister
Person human Q5133203
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Clifton Davis

Summary

Clifton Davis is a human[1]. His place of birth was Chicago[2]. He was born on October 4, 1945[3]. He worked as a songwriter[4], Christian minister[5], comedian[6], television actor[7], and stage actor[8]. He ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,653 views/month, #5,982 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Clifton Davis was born in Chicago[2].
  • Clifton Davis was born on October 4, 1945[3].
  • Clifton Davis held citizenship in United States[10].
  • English was Clifton Davis's native language[11].
  • Clifton Davis worked as a songwriter[4].
  • Clifton Davis's professions included Christian minister[5].
  • Clifton Davis worked as a comedian[6].
  • Clifton Davis worked as a television actor[7].
  • Clifton Davis's professions included stage actor[8].
  • Clifton Davis worked as an actor[12].
  • Among Clifton Davis's employers was Elizabeth City State University[13].
  • Clifton Davis's education included a stint at Oakwood University[14].
  • Clifton Davis was educated at Andrews University[15].
  • Clifton Davis was educated at Pine Forge Academy[16].
  • Clifton Davis received the Theatre World Award[17].
  • Clifton Davis is recorded as male[18].
  • Clifton Davis's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • Clifton Davis's Commons category is recorded as Clifton Davis[20].
  • Clifton Davis's family name is recorded as Davis[21].
  • Clifton Davis's given name is recorded as Clifton[22].
  • Clifton Davis's official website is recorded as http://www.cliftondavis.com[23].
  • Clifton Davis's nominated for is recorded as Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical[24].
  • Clifton Davis's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[25].
  • Clifton Davis's start of work period is recorded as 1971[26].
  • Clifton Davis's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as WikiProject African diaspora[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Chicago[2], Clifton Davis… he was born on October 4, 1945[3]. English was his native language[11].

Education

Educated at Oakwood University[14], a university[28], in United States[29], founded in 1896[30], headquartered in Huntsville[31]; Andrews University[15], a private university[32], in United States[33], founded in 1874[34], headquartered in Berrien Springs[35]; and Pine Forge Academy[16], a boarding school[36], in United States[37], founded in 1946[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include songwriter[4], Christian minister[5], comedian[6], television actor[7], stage actor[8], and actor[12]. Among Clifton Davis's employers was Elizabeth City State University[13].

Recognition

Clifton Davis received the Theatre World Award[17].

Why It Matters

Clifton Davis ranks in the top 0.6% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (5,653 views/month, #5,982 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]

FAQs

Where was Clifton Davis born?

Born in Chicago[2], Clifton Davis…

What did Clifton Davis do for work?

Clifton Davis worked as songwriter[4], Christian minister[5], comedian[6], television actor[7], and stage actor[8].

Where did Clifton Davis go to school?

Clifton Davis was educated at Oakwood University[14], Andrews University[15], and Pine Forge Academy[16].

What awards did Clifton Davis receive?

Honors received include Theatre World Award[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] . wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . wikidata.org.
  9. [4] . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] . wikidata.org.
  13. [8] . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] . theatreworldawards.org. theatreworldawards.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [39] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [40] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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