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Clarence Avant

American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer (1931-2023) · United States · On the map · Directors · Died at 92

Clarence Alexander Avant was a prominent American music executive, businessman and film producer. Widely recognized as "The Black Godfather", Avant's career was characterized by his advocacy for equitable treatment and compensation for African American artists in the entertainment industry.

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2023Died13 August 20232021Rock and Roll Hall of FameAward2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction CeremonyFilm, 20212019The Black GodfatherFilm2016Star on Hollywood Walk of FameAward2012Searching for Sugar ManFilm2010Still BillFilm1990New AttitudeSeries, ProducerListen Up: The Lives of Quincy JonesFilm, 1990Stalingrad: Film 1Film, 1990Producer1985The Color PurpleFilm, African Musician1973Save the ChildrenFilm, Producer1931Born25 February 1931

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Awards

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame2021
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame2016

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His efforts were acknowledged with his 2021 induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Country
United States
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1931 to 2023 · aged 92