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Clarence Clemons

Clarence Clemons

Actor · 1942–2011 · Norfolk, Virginia, USA

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Biography

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Clarence Clemons (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011), known by fans as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. Since 1972 he has been a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen's E Street Band, playing the saxophone. He has also released several solo albums and in 1985 had a hit single with "You're a Friend of Mine", a duet with Jackson Browne. As a guest musician he has also featured on Aretha Franklin's "Freeway of Love" and on Twisted Sister's "Be Chrool to Your Scuel" as well as performing in concert with The Grateful Dead and Ringo Starr & His All-Starr Band. As an actor Clemons has featured in several films, including New York, New York and Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. He also made cameo appearances in several TV series, such as Diff'rent Strokes, Nash Bridges, The Simpsons and The Wire. Together with his television writer friend Don Reo he published his autobiography, Big Man: Real Life & Tall Tales, in 2009. Description above from the Wikipedia article Clarence Clemons, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia

Acted in 19

2020s

  1. 2025

    Bruce Springsteen At The BBC

    Movie

2010s

  1. 2019

    Clarence Clemons: Who Do I Think I Am?

    Movie

  2. 2011

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band - Songs From The Promise - Carousel House, Asbury Park 2010

    Movie

2000s

  1. 2009

    Brothers

    TV

  2. 2002

1970s

  1. 1978

    Diff'rent Strokes

    TV

  2. 1977
Appearances30

2020s

  1. 2024

    Bruce Springsteen: The America Whisperer

    Self : Band Member (Archive footage)

  2. 2021

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The Legendary 1979 No Nukes Concerts

    Self

  3. The Dancing Man of L.A.

    Self (archive footage)

2010s

  1. 2015

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: The River Tour, Tempe 1980

    Self

  2. Bruce Springsteen - Thrill Hill Vault - The River Tour 1980

    Self

  3. 2014

    Bruce Springsteen - March Madness Music Festival

    Self

  4. 2010

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band – Darkness on the Edge of Town: Paramount Theatre, Asbury Park 2009

    Self

  5. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band Houston '78 Bootleg: House Cut

    Self

  6. Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thrill Hill Vault (1976-1978)

    Self

  7. The Promise: The Making of Darkness on the Edge of Town

    Self - The E street band

2000s

  1. 2009

    The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts

    Self

  2. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Live - Sweet Emotion

    Self

  3. Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band: London Calling Live in Hyde Park

    Self

  4. 2007

    Bruce Springsteen: Live On Air

    Self

  5. Seven Ages of Rock

    Self · 7 episodes

  6. 2006
  7. 2005

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band : Hammersmith Odeon, London '75

    Self

  8. 2002

    Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in Barcelona

    Self

  9. 2001

    Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band - Live in New York City

    Self - Saxophone, Percussion

  10. Bruce Springsteen: The Complete Video Anthology 1978-2000

    Self

1990s

  1. 1995

    Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band: Thunder Road

    Self - Saxophone

  2. 1991

    Voices That Care

    Self - Choir Member

  3. 1990

    Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band

    Self

1980s

  1. 1989
  2. 1988

    Bruce Springsteen - Human Rights Final - Buenos Aires

    Self

  3. Nelson Mandela 70th Birthday Tribute

    Self

  4. 1987

    Bruce Springsteen - BBC Presents: Glory Days

    Self

  5. 1985

    The Making of Sun City

    Self

  6. 1980

    Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Landover

    Self