Cle Shaheed Sloan facts for kids
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Cle Shaheed Sloan
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| Born | May 22, 1963 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Other names | Cle "Bone" Sloan |
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Cle "Bone" Shaheed Sloan, born on May 22, 1963, is an American activist, actor, and director from Los Angeles County, California. He is known for his work in film and for trying to make positive changes in his community. He has worked to help people move away from violence and build better lives.
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Cle Sloan's Journey in Film
After a challenging start, Cle Sloan found his way into the film world. Football legend Jim Brown helped him get a job as an assistant. This job led Sloan to meet director Antoine Fuqua, which sparked his interest in filmmaking.
Acting Roles and Film Work
Cle Sloan has appeared in several movies directed by Antoine Fuqua. These include Training Day, Tears of the Sun, and Brooklyn's Finest. He often played small but memorable roles.
During the making of Training Day, Sloan also worked as a special advisor. He helped the filmmakers understand real-life situations. This made the movie feel more authentic.
Sloan also worked with director David Ayer on several films. He starred in Street Kings (2008), End of Watch (2012), and The Tax Collector (2020). These movies often show life in Los Angeles. He also appeared in the TV show Southland.
Directing and Documentaries
In 2006, Cle Sloan directed a documentary film called ... of the Party. He also appeared in the film himself. This documentary was shown at important film festivals, like the Tribeca Film Festival in 2005. It later aired on HBO in 2007.
Community Work and Activism
Cle Sloan is a strong voice against violence. He has appeared on TV shows like The O'Reilly Factor and Anderson Cooper 360°. On these shows, he spoke about the importance of stopping violence.
He works with his non-profit organization, AKTIVE. This group aims to help people make positive changes from within their communities. They work with individuals across the country to promote peace.
Cle Sloan's Personal Life
On January 29, 2015, Cle Sloan was involved in an incident in Compton, California. He was injured, and another person, Terry Carter, sadly passed away. This event was caused by Suge Knight. Even though Sloan was hurt, he chose not to testify against Knight. However, on September 21, 2018, Knight pleaded no contest to manslaughter and received a prison sentence.
Filmography
Movies
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1998 | The Replacement Killers | Banger | |
| 2001 | Training Day | Bone | Technical advisor |
| 2003 | Tears of the Sun | Mission Rebel | |
| 2005 | ... of the Party | Himself | Documentary; also director |
| 2008 | Street Kings | LeShawn Fremont | |
| 2009 | Brooklyn's Finest | The Dragon | Production security |
| 2010 | Monika's Day | Heatmeister | Short film |
| 2012 | End of Watch | Mr. Tre | |
| 2017 | Bright | OG Mike | Technical advisor |
| 2020 | The Tax Collector | Bone |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2009–2013 | Southland | Ronnie Watkins | 3 episodes; also technical advisor, 6 episodes |
| 2020 | Cherish the Day | Bone | 3 episodes |
Technical Advisor Roles
| Year | Title | Notes |
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| 2013 | Sons of Anarchy | Uncredited, 6 episodes |
| 2014 | Gang Related | Uncredited, 2 episodes |
| 2014 | i | Music video for Kendrick Lamar |
| 2015 | Straight Outta Compton | |
| 2016 | 24: Legacy | Uncredited, episode: "12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m." |
| 2017–2025 | S.W.A.T. | |
| 2017–2018 | Insecure | 16 episodes; also location management |
| 2019 | Dolemite Is My Name | |
| 2020–2021 | Bosch | 12 episodes |
| 2021 | King Richard | |
| 2021 | Colin in Black & White | 6 episodes |
| 2025 | One of Them Days | |
| 2025 | One Battle After Another | Post-production |
