Clarence Avant
Known for
Acting
Born
February 25, 1931
Birthplace
Climax, North Carolina, USA
Died
August 12, 2023 (aged 92)
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.
Best known work
The Color Purple
1985
Searching for Sugar Man
2012
The Black Godfather
2019
Stalingrad: Film 1
1990
Still Bill
2010
Save the Children
1973
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
1990
New Attitude
1990Filmography
2021
2019
The Black Godfatheras Self
2012
Searching for Sugar Manas Self
2010
Still Billas Self
1990
1990
1990
Stalingrad: Film 1Producer
1985
The Color Purpleas African Musician
1973
Save the ChildrenExecutive Producer