Clarence Avant

Acting

Born February 25, 1931 · Climax, North Carolina, USA

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 Color Purple

1985

Searching for Sugar Man

2012

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021

The Black Godfather

2019

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

1990

Still Bill

2010

Acting(6)

20212021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonySelf

Film

2019The Black GodfatherSelf

Film

2012Searching for Sugar ManSelf

Film