Cliff DeYoung is an American actor best known for playing Sam Hayden in the film Sunshine.
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Best Known For:The film Sunshine
Breakthrough:Starred as Sam Hayden in the highly-rated television movie Sunshine in 1973
10 Quick Facts About Cliff DeYoung
- Full Name: Cliff DeYoung
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Sunshine
- Date of Birth: February 12, 1945
- Age: 81 years old
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gypsy DeYoung
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
Cliff DeYoung Age
Cliff DeYoung is about 81 years old as of 2026. Cliff DeYoung was born in 1945.
Education
He attended California State University, Los Angeles, where he earned a Bachelor's degree.
- California State University, Los Angeles
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
Career & Work
Cliff DeYoung's career includes acting and entertainment roles with Film & Television Industry and The Ormandy Players.
Organization: Film & Television Industry
Role: Actor
Period: 1970s-Present
Details: Hollywood · Numerous roles in television movies, series, and feature films
Organization: The Ormandy Players
Role: Lead Singer
Period: 1960s
Details: Rock band career before acting
Rise to Fame
Cliff DeYoung rose to prominence for his role in the film Sunshine.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Sunshine, Shock Treatment, and Flight of the Navigator.
- Film: Sunshine (Sam Hayden, 1973) — Breakout television film role
- Film: Shock Treatment (Brad Majors / Farley Flavors, 1981) — Sequel to The Rocky Horror Picture Show
- Film: Flight of the Navigator (Bill Freeman, 1986) — Science fiction adventure film
Cliff DeYoung Family & Relationships
Cliff DeYoung is married to Gypsy DeYoung.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Cliff DeYoung
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: February 12, 1945
- Age: 81
- Birthday: February 12
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
- Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Gypsy DeYoung
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $63,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $437,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Performances, recordings and potentially royalties
Related Biographies
- Gypsy DeYoung (Spouse • Wife)
