Clarence Avant

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

6

Gender

Male

Birthday

1931-02-25

Day of death

2023-08-12 (92 years old)

Place of Birth

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.

Known For

  • The Black Godfather

    The Black Godfather

  • The Color Purple

    The Color Purple

  • Still Bill

    Still Bill

  • Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

    Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

  • Searching for Sugar Man

    Searching for Sugar Man

  • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony