Clifton Duncan Davis (born October 4, 1945) is an American actor, singer, songwriter, minister, and author. Davis wrote The Jackson 5 's No. 2 hit "Never Can Say Goodbye" in 1971.

He is a minister and songwriter as well as an actor. He performed as a student at Pine Forge Academy in Pennsylvania (from which he graduated in 1963) as a singer and as an orator, …

For more than 40 years Clifton Davis has shared his unique gifts with audiences and congregations around the world. Davis is probably best known for his 5-year run as Reverend …

A tall, handsome black actor best known for his work on TV sitcoms and variety shows, Clifton Davis is also an ordained Seventh Day Adventist minister as well as a composer of such hit …

13 hours ago · Beyond the Gates is closing its first season, and some moments from the set are standing out again for the cast. Clifton Davis opened up about one scene that stayed with him …

Clifton Davis is enjoying a full-circle moment this holiday season. As one of the stars of the CBS series Beyond the Gates, the actor-singer is revisiting his musical roots thanks to the 1971 hit ...

Dec 24, 2025 · On the Christmas Eve episode of 'Beyond the Gates,' Clifton Davis performs the smash hit he wrote for the The Jackson 5, "Never Can Say Goodbye," when Vernon …

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Clifton Davis is a versatile artist – actor, singer, composer, producer and minister – who has captivated audiences worldwide for over 40 years. He is known for his five-year portrayal of …

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