Clarence Avant
Birthdate
February 25, 1931 (93 years old)
Place of Birth
Climax, North Carolina, USA
Date of Death
August 12, 2023
Known For
Acting
Details
Birthdate
February 25, 1931 (93 years old)
Place of Birth
Climax, North Carolina, USA
Date of Death
August 12, 2023
Known For
Acting
Biography
Legendary behind-the-scenes music figure. Founded Sussex Records in 1969 with artists on their roster that included Bill Withers, Dennis Coffey, Gallery, and Rodriguez before folding in 1975.
Clarence Avant's LGBTQ+ Titles
The Color Purple
African Musician
Acting (6)
2021
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony as Self
2019
The Black Godfather as Self
2012
Searching for Sugar Man as Self
2010
Still Bill as Self
1990
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones as Self
1985
The Color Purple as African Musician
Production (3)
1990
New Attitude (1 episode)
• Producer (1 episode)
1990
Stalingrad
• Producer
1973
Save the Children
• Executive Producer