Actor
Clarence Avant
Clarence Avant is credited on 1 movie, best known by TMDB votes for The Color Purple.
Born February 25, 1931 in Climax, North Carolina, USA; died August 12, 2023.
Filmography · 1 title
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About Clarence Avant
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.
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