- He was the only Sliders (1995) cast member to stay with the series throughout its entire run. Consequently, he was the only actor to appear in all five seasons and all 88 episodes.
- Twin brother of Clinton Derricks-Carroll
- Won a Tony in 1982 for "Dreamgirls"
- Along with Linda Henning, he is one of only two actors to appear in both the pilot and finale of Sliders (1995): Pilot (1995) and The Seer (2000).
- His father, Cleavant Derricks, Sr. wrote the Christian hymn "Just a Little Talk with Jesus" in 1937.
- Won Broadway's 1982 Tony Award as Best Actor (Featured Role - Musical) for "Dreamgirls." In 1986, he received a Best Actor (Musical) Tony nomination for "Big Deal."
- He was nominated for a 2006 NAACP Theatre Award for Best Lead Male (Equity) for "Like Jazz" in presentation with association with Transamerica at the Mark Taper Forum Theatre in Los Angeles, California.
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