Clarence Avant
1931 - 2023 (age 92) • Acting
Clarence Avant
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
66%
Self
2019
Stalingrad: Film 1
59%
Producer
1990
Still Bill
71%
Self
2010
Save the Children
66%
Executive Producer
1973
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
80%
Self
1990
New Attitude
90%
Producer
1990
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
40%
Self
2021
The Black Godfather
66%
Self
2019
Searching for Sugar Man
79%
Self
2012
Still Bill
71%
Self
2010
Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones
80%
Self
1990
New Attitude
90%
Producer
1990
Stalingrad: Film 1
59%
Producer
1990
The Color Purple
77%
African Musician
1985
Save the Children
66%
Executive Producer
1973