Cleavon Little was born back in 1939.
One of the greatest characters ever in a Mel Brooks
flick, he was sheriff Bart in Blazing Saddles!
What a role he played, the late, great Mr. Little
was perfect for the part, I cannot imagine anyone
else doing it.
That movie is a comedy classic, and it owes a lot
to Cleavon Little.
Here’s that infamous scene where he rides into
town for the first time, some great lines here…