Clarence Avant (born February 25, 1931) is an American music executive, entrepreneur, and film producer. He was also known as the Godfather of Black Music.Avant's 75th birthday was celebrated by Billboard magazine, on its February 2006 issue.
William E. Avant, Paul A. Avant, Weldon L. Avant, Brenda Avant, Linda Woods, Ann M. Avant, Harold L. Avant
Awards
NAACP Image Award – Hall of Fame Award, The BET Honors Entrepreneur Award
Movies
Jason's Lyric, Stalingrad
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
1
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6363 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California on October 7, 2016.
2
His daughter, Nicole Avant, became the 13th United States Ambassador to the Bahamas on October 22, 2009. She was appointed by U.S. President Barack Obama on June 16, 2009, and September 13, 2009.
3
His wife, Jacqueline "Jackie" Avant, served as president of the Neighbors of Watts, a support group for the South Central Community Child Care Center (1974), entertainment chairperson of the NOW benefit auction and dinner dance, and chairperson of NOW membership (1975). She's also on the board of directors of the International Student Center at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Producer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Jason's Lyric
1994
executive producer
New Attitude
1990
TV Series producer - 1 episode
Stalingrad
1990
producer
Livin' Large
1989
TV Movie co-producer
Heart and Soul
1988
TV Movie co-executive producer
Deliver Us from Evil
1975
executive producer
Save the Children
1973
Documentary executive producer
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
The Color Purple
1985
African Musician
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
Crackula Goes to Hollywood
2015
special thanks
VH1 Rock Docs
2010
TV Series very special thanks - 1 episode
Hollywood Shuffle
1987
thanks
Krush Groove
1985
thanks
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
The BET Honors
2013
TV Movie
Himself
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