Clarence Avant

Acting

Clarence Avant

Born
Died
(aged 92)
Birthplace
Climax, North Carolina, USA
Credits
9 titles

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.

Signature work

Known For

Acting credits 6

YearTitleRole
2021 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony Film Self
2019 The Black Godfather Film Self
2012 Searching for Sugar Man Film Self
2010 Still Bill Film Self
1990 Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones Film Self
1985 The Color Purple Film African Musician

Crew credits 3

YearTitleJob
1990 New Attitude TV Producer (1 ep)
1990 Stalingrad: Film 1 Film Producer
1973 Save the Children Film Executive Producer
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