CLEAVANT DERRICKS

Little Rock connection: Starred in the Arkansas Repertory Theatre’s production of the new musical Treasure Island.

Tony Awards connection: Won the 1982 Featured Actor in a Musical Tony for his performance as James “Thunder” Early in the original cast of Dreamgirls.  In 1986, he was nominated for a Tony for Actor in a Musical for his performance in Big Deal.

Today is Derrick’s birthday.