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.

Movie Appearances

4.0

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

as Self

2021

7.1

Still Bill

as Self

2010

7.9

Searching for Sugar Man

as Self

2012

8.0

Listen Up: The Lives of Quincy Jones

as Self

1990

6.6

The Black Godfather

as Self

2019

7.7

The Color Purple

as African Musician

1985