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Clarence Avant

Known ForActing
Birthday1931-02-25
Age92 years old at death
Date of Death† 2023-08-12
Place of BirthClimax, North Carolina, USA

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.

Filmography

poster
1985
7.7
Drama
History

The Color Purple

poster
2021
4.0
Music
Documentary

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

poster
2012
7.9
Music
Documentary

Searching for Sugar Man

poster
2019
6.6
Documentary
Music

The Black Godfather

poster
2010
7.1
Documentary
Music

Still Bill

poster
1990
6.0
Documentary

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones