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

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Searching for Sugar Man

The Black Godfather

Still Bill

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

All Movies (6)

• 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony2021 · as Self
• The Black Godfather2019 · as Self
• Searching for Sugar Man2012 · as Self
• Still Bill2010 · as Self
• Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones1990 · as Self
• The Color Purple1985 · as African Musician