Clarence Avant

DeceasedKnown for Acting

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

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
The Black Godfather
2019
as Self
Searching for Sugar Man
2012
as Self
Still Bill
2010
as Self
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
1990
as Self
The Color Purple
1985
as African Musician

Clarence Avant

Biography

Filmography

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

The Black Godfather

Searching for Sugar Man

Still Bill

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

The Color Purple