
Clarence Avant
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
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
Acting
(2021)
(2019)
The Black Godfather
as Self
(2012)
Searching for Sugar Man
as Self
(2010)
Still Bill
as Self
(1990)
(1985)
The Color Purple
as African Musician
Crew
(1990)
Stalingrad
Producer
(1973)
Save the Children
Executive Producer