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Clarence Avant

Clarence Avant

Actor · 1931–2023 · Climax, North Carolina, USA

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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.

Acted in 1

Produced 3

1990s

  1. 1990

    New Attitude

    Producer

  2. Stalingrad: Film 1

    Producer

Appearances5

2020s

  1. 2021

    2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

    Self

2010s

  1. 2019
  2. 2012
  3. 2010

    Still Bill

    Self

1990s

  1. 1990

    Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

    Self