Clarence Avant

    Known For

    Acting

    Birthday

    February 25, 1931

    Day of Death

    August 12, 2023 (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

    • The Color Purple

      The Color Purple

      1985

    • Searching for Sugar Man

      Searching for Sugar Man

      2012

    • The Black Godfather

      The Black Godfather

      2019

    • Still Bill

      Still Bill

      2010

    • 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

      2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

      2021

    • Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

      Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

      1990