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.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

8

Birth Date

1931-02-25 00:00:00

Birth Place

Climax, North Carolina, USA

Known For

• 

  The Black Godfather
• 

  Still Bill
• 

  Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
• 

  Searching for Sugar Man

Credits

• actors (6 credits)

  • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2021
  • The Black Godfather

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Searching for Sugar Man

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Still Bill

    Self

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

    Self

    actor

    actors
    1990
  • The Color Purple

    African Musician

    actor

    actors
    1985

• production (2 credits)

  • Stalingrad: Film 1

    producer

    production
    1990
  • Save the Children

    executive producer

    production
    1973