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.

Films (6)

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

2021

The Black Godfather

2019

Searching for Sugar Man

2012

Still Bill

2010

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

1990

The Color Purple

1985