
Clarence Avant
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 25, 1931
- Died
- August 12, 2023
- Birthplace
- 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.
Filmography

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony 2021
as Self

The Black Godfather 2019
as Self

Searching for Sugar Man 2012
as Self

Still Bill 2010
as Self

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones 1990
as Self

Stalingrad: Film 1 1990
Producer

The Color Purple 1985
as African Musician

Save the Children 1973
Executive Producer
Credits from TMDB.