Clifton Duncan Davis, born on October 4, 1945, in Chicago, Illinois, is a multifaceted American personality known for his roles as an actor, singer, songwriter, minister, and author.

His impressive repertoire includes penning The Jackson 5’s hit song “Never Can Say Goodbye” in 1971 and earning a Tony Award nomination for his performance in “Two Gentlemen of Verona” on Broadway.

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Father	Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis
Mother	Thelma van Putten Langhorn
Brothers	Not Known
Sisters	Not Known
Boyfriends / Girlfriends	Ann Taylor (m. 1981-1991)
Marital Status	Married
Partner	Monica Durant (m. 2000)
Sons	Christian Noel Davis
Daughters	Holly Danielle Davis

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• Davis has worn many hats throughout his life, serving as a minister of a Baptist church and operating an interdenominational ministry for several years. Having been a frequent guest on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, he even wrote a chapter sharing his experiences with racism during his upbringing.

• Raised in Mastic, New York, Davis is the son of Thelma van Putten Langhorn, a nurse, and Toussaint L’Ouverture Davis, a Seventh-day Adventist minister.

• Graduating from Pine Forge Academy, a Black boarding school run by the Seventh Day Adventist Church, he holds a BA in Theology from Oakwood University and a Master of Divinity degree from Andrews University.

• Before gaining recognition as an actor, Davis initially found success as a songwriter, crafting The Jackson 5’s hit “Never Can Say Goodbye.” His Broadway journey began in the mid-1960s with roles in productions like “Hello, Dolly!” and “Jimmy Shine,” where he replaced Cleavon Little. Notably, he originated the role of Valentine in “Two Gentlemen of Verona,” earning a Tony Award nomination.

• Davis has a prolific career on both Broadway and Off-Broadway, with credits including “Pal Joey ’78” and “Disney’s Aladdin.” He joined the Broadway company of “Wicked” in 2022, reprising his role as Dr. Dillamond from the show’s touring companies.

• Beyond his theatrical accomplishments, Davis co-starred in the sitcom “That’s My Mama” and served as an associate pastor at the Loma Linda University Seventh-day Adventist Church. He released the acclaimed studio recording “Say Amen” in 1991 and appeared in films like “Any Given Sunday” and “Scott Joplin.”

• Actively involved in charitable endeavors, Davis has been associated with organizations like Youthville, USA, and has served as the co-founder and co-pastor of the Welcome Christian Center in Huntington Beach, California. He currently holds the position of executive director for Welcome America, a non-profit organization in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, known for hosting the nation’s largest Fourth of July celebration. Additionally, he hosts an annual celebrity golf tournament and serves as the emcee for “The Most Soulful Sound,” a gospel choir competition in Raleigh, North Carolina.

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