Acting · b. 1931 · Climax, North Carolina, USA

Clarence Avant

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.

Acting

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

Other Credits

Stalingrad: Film 1 Producer 1990 Save the Children Executive Producer 1973

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